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Missing teens found

Missing teens found

Two teenage girls who went missing, sparking an appeal by police, have been found.

Earl of Wessex meets Kent schoolchildren

Earl of Wessex meets Kent schoolchildren

Youngsters from across the county taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme met Prince Edward at an independent school.

Fleet must go full throttle

Fleet must go full throttle

Ebbsfleet United boss Kevin Watson says side have no choice but to throw caution to the wind.

Illegal worker found at beauty salon

Illegal worker found at beauty salon

The Home Office says it has fined a salon £15,000 for immigraton offences.

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Ivy's secret to long life as she turns 109

Ivy's secret to long life as she turns 109

A borough's oldest woman who has lived there for more than 90 years has given her best advice for living a long life as she reaches another milestone.

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Up for the battle!

Up for the battle!

Michael Timlin never considering quitting Ebbsfleet – despite a month-long wait to play.

Man seriously injured in gang attack

Man seriously injured in gang attack

Attackers threw an object at a man's head during a town centre attack leaving him seriously injured.

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Road closed after car crashes into tree

Road closed after car crashes into tree

A woman has been taken to hospital after her car collided with a tree and left an oil spill in the road.

Nursery to 'de-register' from Ofsted after poor ratings

Nursery to 'de-register' from Ofsted after poor ratings

A nursery told it is inadequate by inspectors twice in a year will close after concerns were raised about safety and lack of attention to children.

Man charged over robbery, fraud and burglary

Man charged over robbery, fraud and burglary

A man has been charged after a woman was robbed before her card was used fraudulently, and items were stolen in a separate burglary.

'£120k inheritance con almost cost me marriage'

'£120k inheritance con almost cost me marriage'

A husband and wife who were involved in a money laundering scam which cost one man £120k and his marriage have been convicted.

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Tokyo 2020: 'There's nothing special about being a pro'

Tokyo 2020: 'There's nothing special about being a pro'

Listen to our new Kent's Sporting Dreams podcast with Gravesend boxer Cheavon Clarke on the Tokyo Olympics, being on Team GB and turning professional.

Gravesend and Dartford schools taking part in My Mum

Gravesend and Dartford schools taking part in My Mum

Did your child draw a picture for our keepsake Mother's Day supplements? Find out here.

Schoolboy told to 'stay at home'

Schoolboy told to 'stay at home'

A pupil is being kept in isolation as school officials try to prevent the spread of a deadly virus.

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Kent's most dangerous level crossings

Kent's most dangerous level crossings

Network Rail has revealed train collisions and hundreds of near misses at level crossings across the county.

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Our pitch is playing tricks

Our pitch is playing tricks

Ebbsfleet United manager Kevin Watson says it’s impossible to play on their Stonebridge Road pitch.

Report: Late goal sinks Fleet

Report: Late goal sinks Fleet

There was no shortage of drama as Fleet lost at home to Stockport on Saturday.

Leap year celebrations

Leap year celebrations

Youngsters born on February 29 get to mark their birthdays on the right day for the first time in four years.

Teen drag queen to compete in Miss Drag UK

Teen drag queen to compete in Miss Drag UK

A 19-year-old drag artist of six years is a finalist in a country wide competition which includes a mix drag queens and beauty pageant contestants.

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21-year-old becomes UK's youngest step-gran

21-year-old becomes UK's youngest step-gran

A woman says she has no regrets after marrying a man 35 years her senior.

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