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And baby makes five

And baby makes five

A great-great grandmother is celebrating a new edition to her five-generation family.

Second arrest after double stabbing

Second arrest after double stabbing

A teenager has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing just before Christmas.

We must focus on ourselves

We must focus on ourselves

Ebbsfleet manager Daryl McMahon has told players and fans to forget about their title rivals.

Rape fear of victim grabbed in robbery

Rape fear of victim grabbed in robbery

A woman feared she was going to be raped when she was grabbed from behind by a stranger - but her attacker was a heroin addict who wanted more drugs.

Kedwell: Boss deserves credit for my goals

Kedwell: Boss deserves credit for my goals

Danny Kedwell was back among the goals for Ebbsfleet at the weekend after a chat with manager Daryl McMahon.

Council hopes traders will plug loos gap

Council hopes traders will plug loos gap

The likes of McDonald's could be relied upon to provide public loos in Gravesend town centre as part of a Community Toilet Scheme.

Victim's family welcomes Grindr serial killer documentary

Victim's family welcomes Grindr serial killer documentary

The family of a chef murdered by a man he met on Grindr has welcomed a documentary highlighting police failings that allowed him to continue killing.

Celebrity hairdresser visits college

Celebrity hairdresser visits college

A training salon has been opened by a familiar face.

Police chase driver reversed at patrol car

Police chase driver reversed at patrol car

An uninsured driver who tried to get away from police deliberately reversed the vehicle he was driving into a patrol car.

Artists sprucing up roadworks

Artists sprucing up roadworks

Students and professional artists are teaming up to give one a multi-million pound infrastructure projects something of a makeover.

Howzat? Cricket sessions to unite young people

Howzat? Cricket sessions to unite young people

We may be some way off summer, but free cricket sessions are already under way at Northfleet Youth Centre.

Having their say over future of village

Having their say over future of village

Favourite haunts and places people would like to see the back of were the subject of much debate at an event in this village.

Mum of four dies after cervical cancer battle

Mum of four dies after cervical cancer battle

A young mum has died surrounded by family and friends after a year-long battle with cancer.

Buses to return to sniper alley

Buses to return to sniper alley

Part of a well-used bus route shut off after drivers were targeted by vandals with air rifles will return for the first time in four months.

Man threatened with crowbar in home raid

Man threatened with crowbar in home raid

A man was injured after he arrived home to be confronted by a crowbar-wielding burglar.

No decision on pub earmarked for flats

No decision on pub earmarked for flats

People waiting to find out whether a pub will be turned into a block of flats will have to wait at least another month.

Mole screening for people with busy lives

Mole screening for people with busy lives

A pharmacy is offering a quick skin screening service for people who don't want to wait for a doctor's appointment.

Primary school turns the corner with new leadership

Primary school turns the corner with new leadership

It was all smiles at a primary school after its first Ofsted inspection since the departure of a controversial head teacher.

Shields raises his target

Shields raises his target

Sean Shields wants to add more goals to his game.

Dream wedding ruined as ceiling collapses on guests

Dream wedding ruined as ceiling collapses on guests

A couple's dream wedding turned into a nightmare when the roof of their venue collapsed, trapping and seriously injuring them and their guests.

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