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The Gravesham constituency and the candidates standing

The Gravesham constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Gravesham constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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‘Dolphins’ captured swimming in river near town pier

‘Dolphins’ captured swimming in river near town pier

A photographer has captured images of what are thought to be dolphins swimming along the River Thames.

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New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

Plannig permission is being sought to redevelop and refurbish a Georgian mansion for supported living and affordable flats.

'It’s a shame it’s come to this': Sadness as vintage shop shuts due to rising rents

'It’s a shame it’s come to this': Sadness as vintage shop shuts due to rising rents

An independent vintage boutique is closing after seeing a significant fall in trade and soaring bills.

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Brave siblings step forward to unmask firefighter dad as ‘entrenched paedophile’

Brave siblings step forward to unmask firefighter dad as ‘entrenched paedophile’

A brother and sister have reunited after decades apart to get their firefighter father sent to prison after enduring years of rape and sexual abuse.

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Landscaper creates ‘nature haven’ for hospice’s new wellbeing wing

Landscaper creates ‘nature haven’ for hospice’s new wellbeing wing

A business owner is creating and donating a bespoke garden to a charity caring for palliative and end-of-life patients.

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Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.

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Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

The pop sensation is delving into the acting world as he takes on the role of a crime boss in an upcoming feature film.

‘This is UK's most up-and-coming championship - even with only three cars’

‘This is UK's most up-and-coming championship - even with only three cars’

Only three current-specification cars entered the first round of Clio Cup GB at Brands Hatch - but drivers were full of praise for the championship.

‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

Three mums who have lost their sons to suicide in the past four years have bravely come together to try and make a lasting difference.

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

The family of a long-serving ward councillor and town mayor have paid tribute to their dad who was a “man of the community”.

Chapman signs new Ebbsfleet deal

Chapman signs new Ebbsfleet deal

Ben Chapman has become the latest player to agree a new deal to stay at Ebbsfleet.

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

The moment an “unhappy” lorry driver pushes over a pensioner during a road rage incident on a major Kent road has been captured on film.

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Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Plans to expand a dental surgery to meet the growing demand for more NHS slots and relieve backlogs have been approved.

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Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Video footage has captured the heartwarming moment a pet dog was saved from the River Thames after a large fall.

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‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

The owners of an independent music shop have announced it will be closing after seeing a steady decline in trade over several years.

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Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

Kent has its very own Britain’s Got Talent winner as singer Sydnie Christmas is crowned champion of the TV talent search.

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Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

A man has died after a van veered off a major road and crashed into a parked lorry.

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

The landlord of a now-closed pub says he is not willing to give up his home after permission to convert the boozer into a house was refused.

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Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

Drivers are facing delays due to a stretch of the A2 being closed to allow for an ambulance to land following a severe crash.

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