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‘Evri didn’t tell us we couldn’t take parcels anymore - our customers did’

‘Evri didn’t tell us we couldn’t take parcels anymore - our customers did’

The manager of a village shop says she’s “gutted” after Evri unexpectedly pulled its services from the store.

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Thousands gather across towns for Muslim holiday

Thousands gather across towns for Muslim holiday

Over two thousand people celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Adha in their best clothes on Sunday.

Lions rumble on with more medals

Lions rumble on with more medals

There was more success for Gravesend’s Leo’s Lions ABC during an international tournament at the weekend.

Fire in disused tunnels ‘suspected arson’

Fire in disused tunnels ‘suspected arson’

A waste fire inside a tunnel that sparked an emergency response is believed to have been started deliberately.

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Bid to save public toilets costing council ‘up to £60 per use’

Bid to save public toilets costing council ‘up to £60 per use’

A poll to determine the future of a village’s public toilet block, which closed this year due to financial reasons, has been called.

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Solicitor banned from practising after having sex with female colleague on desk

Solicitor banned from practising after having sex with female colleague on desk

A solicitor who told female staff he preferred them to wear open-toe shoes and short skirts has been ordered to pay £85,000 following a tribunal.

Amazing video shows ‘dolphins’ leaping from water near pier

Amazing video shows ‘dolphins’ leaping from water near pier

The new marine residents of one riverside town have now been captured on camera jumping in and out of a river.

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Residents protest over plans for home for asylum-seeker children

Residents protest over plans for home for asylum-seeker children

Residents of a quiet residential street fear what will happen when unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are housed in a former care home.

Beth’s blueprint is Georgia-Mae’s inspiration

Beth’s blueprint is Georgia-Mae’s inspiration

Gravesend’s Georgia-Mae Fenton will go to the Olympic Games with the chance to follow in her hero Beth Tweddle’s footsteps an extra inspiration.

Second man dies after fatal A2 crash

Second man dies after fatal A2 crash

Police are appealing for information after a second man, in his 20s, has died after a crash between a lorry and van.

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Solly exit makes ‘sense for him personally’

Solly exit makes ‘sense for him personally’

Chris Solly has left Ebbsfleet to take up a coaching role at another club.

New job for ex-Fleet boss Kutrieb

New job for ex-Fleet boss Kutrieb

Former Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb is back in football management.

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Ebbsfleet add to defensive ranks

Ebbsfleet add to defensive ranks

Ebbsfleet have completed the permanent signing of a defender – who first appeared for the club on loan eight years ago.

No second chance for off-licence that kept 'pledges book for street drinkers'

No second chance for off-licence that kept 'pledges book for street drinkers'

A town centre newsagent has been stripped of its alcohol licence after repeatedly selling booze to street drinkers on credit.

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Searle ticked all the boxes

Searle ticked all the boxes

Chief executive Damian Irvine says manager Danny Searle fitted Ebbsfleet like a glove following the departure of Dennis Kutrieb.

Opening date revealed for town’s new street food haven

Opening date revealed for town’s new street food haven

New operators hoping to breathe new life into a historic market are set to unveil the new-look street food and entertainment venue.

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McQueen makes Fleet exit

McQueen makes Fleet exit

Darren McQueen has dropped into National League South after leaving Ebbsfleet.

Fenton’s Olympic dream a reality

Fenton’s Olympic dream a reality

Gravesend gymnast Georgia-Mae Fenton need dream no more after winning selection for this summer’s Paris Olympics.

Man charged after ‘exposing himself’ in town centre

Man charged after ‘exposing himself’ in town centre

A 25-year-old is due in court after being charged with indecent exposure.

Dynamic duo ready for latest fighting chance

Dynamic duo ready for latest fighting chance

Two young fighters enjoyed success at the weekend - and are set to head abroad for another tournament.

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