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‘Hospital missed several opportunities to save my son - he should still be here’

‘Hospital missed several opportunities to save my son - he should still be here’

An inquest has heard several opportunities were missed by a hospital to diagnose a young boy’s heart condition which would have prevented his death.

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No pain, no gain, for Lankshear

No pain, no gain, for Lankshear

Ebbsfleet’s Alex Lankshear knew what he was letting himself in for after carrying on following a dislocated shoulder last Saturday.

Motorcyclist seriously hurt after thugs attempt to steal bike

Motorcyclist seriously hurt after thugs attempt to steal bike

A motorcyclist was left seriously hurt after a pair of thugs on an e-bike attempted to steal his vehicle.

Lift off for town's new leisure centre after funding green light

Lift off for town's new leisure centre after funding green light

A town’s long-awaited new leisure centre has been given a huge boost after £17 million worth of funding allocated for the project was signed off.

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Youth club secures ‘lifeline’ £50k donation after American businessman’s ‘hometown visit’

Youth club secures ‘lifeline’ £50k donation after American businessman’s ‘hometown visit’

A youth club at risk of closure due to funding cuts has been provided with a funding “lifeline” thanks to a generous donation from a former resident.

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Fleet boss praises Lankshear

Fleet boss praises Lankshear

Manager Josh Wright heaped praise on Ebbsfleet’s weekend matchwinner Alex Lankshear.

Live music venue builds £60k amphitheatre in back garden

Live music venue builds £60k amphitheatre in back garden

The owner of a renowned live music venue is bucking the trend by opening a new special stage.

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Primary school issues ‘stranger danger’ warning

Primary school issues ‘stranger danger’ warning

A primary school has issued a warning to parents after reports of an older man approaching young people.

Motorcyclist ‘collides with railings’ after attempted robbery by men on e-bike

Motorcyclist ‘collides with railings’ after attempted robbery by men on e-bike

A motorcyclist is in hospital after allegedly being kicked by two men on an e-bike as he rode through the town before crashing into metal railings.

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‘Let’s see where it takes me’: Firefighter with signwriting ‘dream’ to appear on BBC show

‘Let’s see where it takes me’: Firefighter with signwriting ‘dream’ to appear on BBC show

A firefighter looking for a change of pace is attempting to turn her craft hobby into a money-making business as part of an award winning TV show.

Crews battle fire at historic high street building

Crews battle fire at historic high street building

Crews battled a fire at a historic, derelict building in a high street.

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‘I'm not here to make excuses, but I know what I've done’

‘I'm not here to make excuses, but I know what I've done’

Manager Josh Wright insisted his long-awaited first win as Ebbsfleet manager was all about the players.

Report: First league win for Fleet boss Wright

Report: First league win for Fleet boss Wright

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright recorded his first win in charge at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Gull killed in ‘unspeakably cruel’ teen catapult attack

Gull killed in ‘unspeakably cruel’ teen catapult attack

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a gull was allegedly killed by a group of boys before being left outside a front door.

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‘Thieves took our £15k work van – It’s so damaging for the business!’

‘Thieves took our £15k work van – It’s so damaging for the business!’

Owners of a family-run window repair business say they have been left “struggling” after thieves stole a £15,000 work van.

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New ‘scores on the door’ service launched for pet owners in Kent

New ‘scores on the door’ service launched for pet owners in Kent

A Kent council has become one of the first to adopt a new health rating scheme for local businesses associated with the care and sale of animals.

Former gift shop sold with approval for flats

Former gift shop sold with approval for flats

A gift shop has been sold with planning permission for an extension and two flats.

Huge cross-county power tunnel approved as government pledges ‘energy bill discounts for some’

Huge cross-county power tunnel approved as government pledges ‘energy bill discounts for some’

Plans to upgrade a major tunnel under the Thames, which is used for vital electricity infrastructure between Kent and Essex, have been approved.

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Newsagent faces licence review after selling 'smuggled Smirnoff labelled as whisky’

Newsagent faces licence review after selling 'smuggled Smirnoff labelled as whisky’

An off licence faces loses its licence after Trading Standards says it found evidence of “smuggled goods” on sale - including fake bottles of booze.

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Investigation launched after bus carrying school children ‘enters ditch’

Investigation launched after bus carrying school children ‘enters ditch’

Concerned parents are calling for answers after a bus carrying several school children came to an abrupt stop on a rural road.

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