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We won't win the league giving sloppy goals away

We won't win the league giving sloppy goals away

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb has warned his team to stop conceding sloppy goals if they want to be title contenders.

10-man Ebbsfleet topple league leaders

10-man Ebbsfleet topple league leaders

Ebbsfleet came from behind to defeat early pacesetters Hungerford on Saturday - despite having another man sent-off.

Stolen car on man's drive leads police to weapons stash

Stolen car on man's drive leads police to weapons stash

A criminal has been locked up after detectives were led to his front door when a stolen Land Rover was found on his driveway.

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Plan identifies green belt sites for possible development

Plan identifies green belt sites for possible development

Planners had to assess 122 green belt sites for their development potential under the Gravesham Local Plan, with some now being put forward.

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Extra funding to help victims of gang-related abuse

Extra funding to help victims of gang-related abuse

Victims of rape and sexual violence are to get additional specialist support across Kent.

Solicitors clock up the miles

Solicitors clock up the miles

A group of legal professionals are aiming to raise £2,500 for three charities by walking throughout October.

Have your say on the future of our borough

Have your say on the future of our borough

Consultation opens tomorrow to shape development in Gravesham for years to come.

MP calls for action to improve surgery

MP calls for action to improve surgery

MP Adam Holloway says he and his team offered to personally help with the workload at an understaffed surgery.

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Laura wins star baker on GBBO

Laura wins star baker on GBBO

A Kent baker gained high praise for her perfect pastries on this week's episode of the Great British Bake Off.

Two arrests after pensioner defrauded out of more than £100,000

Two arrests after pensioner defrauded out of more than £100,000

Police have arrested two individuals on suspicion of defrauding a man in his 70s out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Charity pumpkin snatched from farm

Charity pumpkin snatched from farm

A farm has pleaded for information after a piece of fruit being used as part of a "guess the weight" game for charity was taken.

Clock tower to shine purple for World Polio Day

Clock tower to shine purple for World Polio Day

Gravesend Clock Tower will be illuminated, along with thousands of buildings worldwide, in support of a campaign to wipe out polio.

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Fundraisers' innovative steps to support ellenor

Fundraisers' innovative steps to support ellenor

Supporters raised £25,000 for a hospice with a virtual charity walk, while a teenager is using his skills as a magician to support the cause.

'Coming from a working class background I don't have that money'

'Coming from a working class background I don't have that money'

An aspiring vet has spoken of the financial hurdles she and others face in accessing jobs that require a degree with postgraduate funding.

Vehicles targeted in spray-painting spree

Vehicles targeted in spray-painting spree

Police are hunting vandals who went on a spray-painting spree, targeting vehicles in the same street with graffiti.

Bid to tackle rise in modern slavery and human trafficking

Bid to tackle rise in modern slavery and human trafficking

A council has partnered up with the police and a homeless charity as it looks to address a rise in documented cases of modern slavery.

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Brookes delivers under pressure to take BSB crown at Brands

Brookes delivers under pressure to take BSB crown at Brands

Josh Brookes fended off the challengers to clinch the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.

Alleged people smugglers charged

Alleged people smugglers charged

Four men have been charged with bringing people into the country illegally after being arrested near services on the A2.

Baby dolls bring 'untold joy' to dementia patients

Baby dolls bring 'untold joy' to dementia patients

An unlikely source of therapy for residents living with dementia has brought a tear to the eye of care home staff.

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Two face fraud charges

Two face fraud charges

Youth cricket and football clubs were allegedly targeted by con men.

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