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More homes for council tenants

More homes for council tenants

The first tenants have moved into the borough's latest development of council-owned homes.

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Riverside development of 1,500 homes approved

Riverside development of 1,500 homes approved

A huge riverside development of 1,500 homes, restaurants, bars and cafes has been given the green light by councillors.

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Students' design for Sophie

Students' design for Sophie

Art students have won a pitch to design for Kitchen Disco star Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Police hit back after schools tell pupils to 'avoid town'

Police hit back after schools tell pupils to 'avoid town'

A police chief says people can continue to enjoy a town centre after head teachers warned pupils to avoid the area amid recent violent incidents.

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Start your own business in 10 days

Start your own business in 10 days

Free coaching is on offer to help entrepreneurs on their way.

Man's incredible escape in stolen rowing boat

Man's incredible escape in stolen rowing boat

The tale of a man who made a daring wartime escape over the River Thames disguised as a dock worker has been marked at a ceremony.

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Warning after barbecue sets garden alight

Warning after barbecue sets garden alight

Firefighters have issued a key safety message after a blaze at a home was caused by a disposable barbecue.

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D-Day for 1,500 riverside homes plan

D-Day for 1,500 riverside homes plan

Decision day has arrived for ambitious plans to revamp a disused riverside site with 1,500 homes along with shops, restaurants and bars.

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Ebbsfleet report £1.6million loss

Ebbsfleet report £1.6million loss

Ebbsfleet United's latest financial accounts show another substantial loss.

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Schools tell pupils 'don't go into town' after gang crime surge

Schools tell pupils 'don't go into town' after gang crime surge

Head teachers have told their pupils to avoid going into a town centre after a rise in gang related crime and stabbings.

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Victim mugged by masked robber

Victim mugged by masked robber

A thief stole a man's wallet after threatening him with a weapon at a bus stop in broad daylight.

'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

Two people from Kent have shared their experiences with OCD and the stigma that surrounds the condition.

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Bonding vital for Fleet

Bonding vital for Fleet

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb wants his new-look squad to bond during pre-season.

Van driver jailed for raping woman

Van driver jailed for raping woman

A van driver who tricked a woman into accepting a lift before raping her has been jailed for eight years.

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New plans for £8bn crossing unveiled

New plans for £8bn crossing unveiled

Highways England have released new images and a video in a bid to show improvements have been made to the Lower Thames Crossing scheme.

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Teenager charged with murder after stabbing

Teenager charged with murder after stabbing

A 19-year-old from Kent is due in court after becoming the fifth person charged with the murder of a teenager who was stabbed.

Community to show solidarity against racism

Community to show solidarity against racism

A council is hosting an anti-racism community event in the wake of abuse directed toward England's footballers.

Two in hospital after street attack

Two in hospital after street attack

Police are investigating after two men were rushed to hospital after being assaulted.

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Six arrested after fight

Six arrested after fight

A man was taken to hospital and six people were arrested after police were called to a disturbance.

Lookalikes enjoy England's glory

Lookalikes enjoy England's glory

For two football lookalikes from Kent, Euro 2020 has meant the chance to be in the spotlight and might even kick-start a new career.

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