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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.

Fare dodgers fined

Fare dodgers fined

If you fail to buy a ticket before getting on a train you could face a hefty fine, just like these people did.

Churches hit by thieves

Churches hit by thieves

Places of worship were broken into dozens of times in the last year, according to the latest figures.

Monthly award for Fleet

Monthly award for Fleet

Fleet boss Daryl McMahon is named manager of the month for January.

Gravesham council tax set for increase

Gravesham council tax set for increase

Your tax bill could be on the up again unless Gravesham council swallows a loss of more than £1.6 million.

Two-car crash on A2

Two-car crash on A2

Traffic was slow on the A2 after two cars were involved in an accident.

Too early for title talk

Too early for title talk

Daryl McMahon refuses to look too far ahead as Ebbsfleet close gap on leaders Maidenhead.

Ex-baker denies two knifepoint sex attacks

Ex-baker denies two knifepoint sex attacks

A man has denied carrying out sex attacks by knifepoint in multi-storey car parks more than a quarter of a century ago.

Smoke alarm saves residents

Smoke alarm saves residents

A tumble dryer is believed to have caused a fire in the basement of a house.

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