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Six arrests after firearms recovered

Six arrests after firearms recovered

Police seized weapons, ammunition and stolen vehicles during a raid at a property connected to "significant organised criminality".

Strong enough to cope

Strong enough to cope

Fleet boss says his team has the mental toughness for National League South title run-in.

Century-long battle for recognition

Century-long battle for recognition

An official headstone has finally been dedicated to a First World War hero from Kent.

Kent sizzles on warmest March day for five years

Kent sizzles on warmest March day for five years

This Kent town has been named the country's top hot spot today as we bask in the warmest March day for five years.

Sledgehammer gang jailed for Bluewater jewellery raid

Sledgehammer gang jailed for Bluewater jewellery raid

A gang who used fire as a distraction before smashing into a Bluewater jewellery store with sledgehammers as part of a £3.1m plot have been jailed.

First year success for charity art store

First year success for charity art store

A charity shop with a difference is celebrating a successful first year in Gravesend High Street.

Every goal counts

Every goal counts

Fleet striker Bradley Bubb knows the National South title could be decided by goal difference.

Drug dealer admits supplying serial killer

Drug dealer admits supplying serial killer

A man has admitted supplying drugs to serial killer Stephen Port, whose victims included Kent man Daniel Whitworth.

Stacey's Smiles spreading cheer

Stacey's Smiles spreading cheer

A charity set up in memory of a nine-year-old who died after battling cancer is hoping to deliver 500 Easter eggs to children in hospital.

Bid to increase autism awareness becomes a reality

Bid to increase autism awareness becomes a reality

A nationwide campaign to get more people with autism into work has come to north Kent.

Fleet's striker boost

Fleet's striker boost

Ebbsfleet forward Aaron McLean could be back before the end of the season.

Bollywood party benefits children's charities

Bollywood party benefits children's charities

A charity ball full of glitz and glamour raised thousands of pounds for three worthy causes.

Lorry overturns at roundabout

Lorry overturns at roundabout

A recovery operation is underway after a heavy goods vehicle ended up on its side at a busy junction.

Chameleons, chinchillas, guinea pigs, oh my!

Chameleons, chinchillas, guinea pigs, oh my!

Young visitors to a garden centre were able to get up close and personal to some exotic animals.

Huge goal says Fleet boss

Huge goal says Fleet boss

Daryl McMahon on the importance of Bradley Bubb's late equaliser for Ebbsfleet

A-bomb test survivor marks 60 years of marriage

A-bomb test survivor marks 60 years of marriage

A man who lived through nuclear tests in the South Pacific is marking his diamond wedding anniversary.

Fleet pay the penalty

Fleet pay the penalty

Danny Kedwell missed a spot-kick as Ebbsfleet dropped points in National League South on Saturday.

Wheelchair team needs disabled players

Wheelchair team needs disabled players

A wheelchair rugby team, which won the league last season, may have to forfeit matches if it can't recruit more members with a disability.

Man attempts distraction burglary

Man attempts distraction burglary

Police have issued an electronic image of a man they'd like to speak to in connection with an attempted distraction burglary.

First treble a bonus for Cook

First treble a bonus for Cook

Anthony Cook scored his first senior hat-trick on Tuesday night – and then insisted the three points were the only thing on his mind.

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