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Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Almost 150 objections have been lodged against plans to covert a now-closed rural pub into a house.

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Man charged over alleged rape of teenage girl

Man charged over alleged rape of teenage girl

A suspect has appeared in court after being charged over an alleged attack on a 17-year-old.

‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

Residents reported hearing “small explosions and bangs” as a fire involving at least six vehicles broke out in the early hours.

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Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

Communication from the football authorities has to improve, according to Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine.

Shopping centre to get £370k revamp to create ‘digitally connected’ workspace

Shopping centre to get £370k revamp to create ‘digitally connected’ workspace

Operators are being sought for a new flexible workspace for creative and digital businesses fashioned out of former retail units at a shopping centre.

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Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

Four fire engines were called to reports of at least six vehicles alight in the early hours.

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Fleet transfer plans on track

Fleet transfer plans on track

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine believes the club will experience a “simpler” time in the transfer marker this summer.

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‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

A mum is “disgusted” with her son’s school after receiving a letter criticising his attendance while he battled a life-threatening illness.

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Town centre restaurant bosses call it quits after 40 years

Town centre restaurant bosses call it quits after 40 years

The owners of a Chinese restaurant have decided to close the business as they begin completely new careers.

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Shoplifter stole festive gift sets from Boots as he ‘didn’t want pal beaten up’

Shoplifter stole festive gift sets from Boots as he ‘didn’t want pal beaten up’

A thief claimed he stole more than £100 of festive gifts from a pharmacy to help out his friend who owed money to the wrong people.

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Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

A car was reportedly stolen after a man, who had been standing next to his vehicle, was threatened with a knife and assaulted.

Three sheep killed in dog attack

Three sheep killed in dog attack

Three ewes suffered fatal injuries after being attacked by a dog and police are appealing for help to find the owner.

Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

A businessman has been fined after items linked to his company were discovered at a large-scale illegal dump.

‘A massive moment in the club’s history’

‘A massive moment in the club’s history’

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine says approval for a new 8,000 capacity stadium is a game-changer.

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‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

Youth workers have set up a petition calling for their club to be reopened after being left heartbroken at having to turn devastated children away.

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Veteran racer ‘thankful to be alive’ after huge 120mph crash

Veteran racer ‘thankful to be alive’ after huge 120mph crash

Saloon car racer Rod Birley says he is thankful to be alive after his BMW was "totalled" in a 120mph crash at Brands Hatch.

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Fears another Kent Beefeater at risk of closing

Fears another Kent Beefeater at risk of closing

It is understood another well-known restaurant could be shutting down as part of countrywide closures.

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Euro first for Fenton

Euro first for Fenton

Gravesend gymnast Georgia-Mae Fenton won her maiden European individual medal in Rimini - before following up with more GB team success.

Ex-Fleet boss ready to return

Ex-Fleet boss ready to return

Former Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb is keen to get back into management - and he wants to stay in English football.

Gary’s game for a stroll

Gary’s game for a stroll

A former semi-professional footballer explains how quick-fire national and international double delight has given his career a new lease of life.

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