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New rugby team celebrate with virtual awards night

New rugby team celebrate with virtual awards night

The Gravesend Gremlins were unable to complete their first season because of coronavirus but it didn’t stop them celebrating.

Surgery after dog swallows corn-on-the-cob

Surgery after dog swallows corn-on-the-cob

A pet charity helped save French bulldog Krug after he helped himself to a corn on the cob at a barbecue.

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Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a special needs school which has been working with Public Health England to make the building safe

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Donations help keep ellenor hospice afloat

Donations help keep ellenor hospice afloat

A housebuilding firm has raised more than £30,000 to help keep a care organisation running

More help for those struggling with money

More help for those struggling with money

The Kent Credit Union has received funding in recognition of the essential role it continues to play during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cyclist hurt after being struck on the back

Cyclist hurt after being struck on the back

A bike rider has been assaulted, which led to a collision with a horse and cart.

Police issue warning to off-road bikers

Police issue warning to off-road bikers

Officers have dished out a number of warnings after two men were arrested and two bikes seized by police.

Spreading sunflower joy

Spreading sunflower joy

Village volunteers are supporting the elderly and vulnerable with care packages which contain something a little different.

Tributes paid to prominent Sikh community figure

Tributes paid to prominent Sikh community figure

A 64-year-old man has been praised for his achievements and efforts to help the underprivileged after he died following a battle with cancer.

Watch teen perform Irish dance for carers

Watch teen perform Irish dance for carers

An aspiring young dancer has made the street her stage in a tribute to her late nursing great-nan

Fleet looking for a new manager as Watson departs

Fleet looking for a new manager as Watson departs

Kevin Watson has expressed his disappointment at Ebbsfleet United’s decision to let him go.

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Cyclist's horror injuries after attack by woman

Cyclist's horror injuries after attack by woman

A cyclist has vowed to never ride again after a woman deliberately caused him to fall from his bike.

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Migrant smuggling suspect arrested in A2 sting

Migrant smuggling suspect arrested in A2 sting

A suspected illegal migrant smuggler is under investigation after he was stopped during a sting operation on the A2.

'Carers are unsung heroes'

'Carers are unsung heroes'

A Kent home care boss and GP has praised his staff, claiming they don't get the recognition they deserve during the coronavirus outbreak.

Anti-social bikers have vehicles seized

Anti-social bikers have vehicles seized

Anti-social motorbike riders had their vehicles seized and warnings have been issued by police after several incidents across towns.

Man jailed for spitting at NHS staff

Man jailed for spitting at NHS staff

A 31-year-old man has bee jailed for 20 weeks after a police officer witnessed him spitting at a nurse.

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Milkman 'chased' after being mistaken for burglar

Milkman 'chased' after being mistaken for burglar

Police officers were called to a house in the middle of the night after a milkman was mistaken for a burglar.

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Garden centres look for green shoots of recovery

Garden centres look for green shoots of recovery

Managers praised staff and customers for embracing safety measures as garden centres reopened their doors this week.

Dad's pet project becomes neighbourhood sensation

Dad's pet project becomes neighbourhood sensation

A father has been creating animals out of old pallets for his daughter and is now taking orders in return for donations for the NHS.

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Glamour Day cheer up

Glamour Day cheer up

A care home and its staff decided to put on their best outfits and add a bit of sparkle to their regular working day.

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