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‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

Keeper makes Ebbsfleet exit

Keeper makes Ebbsfleet exit

Goalkeeper Chris Haigh’s eventful three-year spell with Ebbsfleet has come to an end.

Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

A father who helps financially care for his family living in Afghanistan has been left out of work following a six-month delay to a new DBS check.

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The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

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Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

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Former Gills striker extends Fleet stay

Former Gills striker extends Fleet stay

Ebbsfleet have announced the first player who has agreed a new deal with the club for the 2024/25 season.

‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

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Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

A thief who left “empty-handed” thanks to the quick reactions of shop staff has been jailed for attempting to steal a “high-value” piece of jewellery.

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Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

Cllr Bryan Sweetland has taken the chains of office at Kent County Council as the new chairman.

All opinions matter insists Fleet boss

All opinions matter insists Fleet boss

Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle insists the best coaches will learn from people at all levels of the game.

Arrest as serious bus crash with tractor sees 12 children and driver taken to hospital

Arrest as serious bus crash with tractor sees 12 children and driver taken to hospital

Police have arrested a man following a serious bus crash which left twelve children and the bus driver in hospital.

Several schoolchildren hurt after serious bus crash with tractor

Several schoolchildren hurt after serious bus crash with tractor

Several bus passengers, including young children, have been taken to hospital after a serious crash between a bus and a tractor.

New sports pitches unveiled at site of burnt down leisure complex

New sports pitches unveiled at site of burnt down leisure complex

Three floodlit 3G football pitches have been unveiled as part of a new-look sports complex.

Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large yard blaze which saw multiple vehicles belonging to a coach hire firm scorched.

Dentist hopes to expand to meet ‘desperate need’

Dentist hopes to expand to meet ‘desperate need’

A dentist has applied for planning permission to expand allowing it to see double the number of patients a day.

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Gravesend schoolboy Guehi picked in Southgate’s training squad for the Euros

Gravesend schoolboy Guehi picked in Southgate’s training squad for the Euros

Gareth Southgate has included a former Gravesend schoolboy in his initial England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024 Championships.

Traffic held on A2 after a multi-vehicle crash

Traffic held on A2 after a multi-vehicle crash

Drivers faced long queues after traffic on all four lanes of the A2 was held following a crash involving a car and lorry on a sliproad.

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Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

Bryant Bilongo has spoken fondly about his loan spell with Ebbsfleet during the second half of the season.

‘On your bike’: Hundreds join charity cycle ride

‘On your bike’: Hundreds join charity cycle ride

More than 430 people joined in a “fantastic” charity cycle ride with the youngest being an almost one year old rider.

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