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'It is unbelievable the amount of people who are sofa surfers'

'It is unbelievable the amount of people who are sofa surfers'

A soup kitchen for the homeless says it has been forced to turn away some people as it struggles to meet the demands of the crisis

Tennis players across Kent take advantage of lockdown easing

Tennis players across Kent take advantage of lockdown easing

Gravesham Tennis Club were among those welcoming their members back this week.

Two arrests after mass brawl

Two arrests after mass brawl

A brawl between a group of people has resulted in two people being arrested and a number of people being injured.

New mayor John Caller appointed in virtual meeting

New mayor John Caller appointed in virtual meeting

Cllr John Caller has been named mayor of Gravesham in the council's first virtual appointment of a mayor.

'I can only say thanks to the NHS, you are our real heroes'

'I can only say thanks to the NHS, you are our real heroes'

A hospital has received £10,000 thanks to donations from a gurdwara congregation.

Two arrested after attempted fraud scam

Two arrested after attempted fraud scam

Police arrested two men after a man received a call convincing him to hand over his bank card and pin number.

Every player should have a back-up, says former Fleet skipper

Every player should have a back-up, says former Fleet skipper

Ebbsfleet United’s departed captain Jack King starts a new chapter in his life this week as he returns to the building site.

How we marked VE Day in lockdown

How we marked VE Day in lockdown

It might not have been the grand anniversary celebrations everyone had been planning or expected but VE Day 75 was still marked in style.

Village celebrations for VE Day

Village celebrations for VE Day

A village pulled together to organise a celebration for the 75th anniversary last Friday.

'We are so proud, they've done such a good job'

'We are so proud, they've done such a good job'

Two best friends have raised more than £1,500 to provide support for NHS workers fighting Covid-19 on the frontline.

Man uses £1,700 of his own money to help community

Man uses £1,700 of his own money to help community

An engineer is buying and delivering food parcels for those struggling to get by.

Police search for missing teen

Police search for missing teen

Officers are appealing for help finding a girl who has not been seen since she left home on Friday.

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Fleet matchwinner relives the glory

Fleet matchwinner relives the glory

Ebbsfleet United’s Wembley hero doesn’t like to make a big deal of his momentous moment but hasn't got far to look for reminders.

Latest in battle to save protected trees

Latest in battle to save protected trees

A council has won a reprieve in the High Court to save woodland trees from being chopped down.

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Air ambulance lands at rugby ground

Air ambulance lands at rugby ground

An air ambulance was called to a rugby club following an incident this morning.

First virtual council meeting will discuss Covid-19 impact

First virtual council meeting will discuss Covid-19 impact

Gravesham council's first virtual meetings will discuss the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and appoint a new mayor.

Could the coronavirus lockdown lead to the next baby boom?

Could the coronavirus lockdown lead to the next baby boom?

Pharmacists across Kent have seen a rise in pregnancy test sales since the beginning of quarantine.

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Vigo Rugby Club add the extras for charity challenge

Vigo Rugby Club add the extras for charity challenge

A virtual tour of the southeast's rugby teams wasn't enough for Vigo RFC so they made it much harder.

Spread a little kindness in lockdown

Spread a little kindness in lockdown

Youngsters have been working to raise a smile by spreading kindness in their community.

'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts'

'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts'

A Covid-19 survivor received a round of applause from his neighbours as he returned home from hospital.

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