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Man freed from car after crash

Man freed from car after crash

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after being cut free by firefighters following a crash.

Peacemaker 'punched by stranger'

Peacemaker 'punched by stranger'

A young man received a broken nose and fractured cheekbone after trying to stop a fight and being set on himself, it has been reported.

Arson attack destroys classic car

Arson attack destroys classic car

A classic car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Northfleet in the early hours of this morning.

Invalid US disabled badge lands visitors with a fine

Invalid US disabled badge lands visitors with a fine

A couple visiting Gravesend from America were hit with a fine because their disabled parking badge was from outside the EU.

Bluewater to get expanded cinema

Bluewater to get expanded cinema

A major shopping centre hopes to transform its failed Glow events venue into an expanded cinema and new leisure facility.

Friday 13th tattoo parlour discount is no horror

Friday 13th tattoo parlour discount is no horror

People queue for hours for cut-price offer on tattoos and body piercings

I feel for Dr Abdulla - Varney

I feel for Dr Abdulla - Varney

Peter Varney feels he has let Dr Abdulla Al-Humaidi down after Ebbsfleet missed out on promotion for a third season running.

Rick’s mammoth trip ends in heartbreak as Fleet lose final

Rick’s mammoth trip ends in heartbreak as Fleet lose final

An Ebbsfleet fan flew all the way from his home in the United States in the hope of seeing his team promoted.

VIDEO: Fire crews attend 'deadly chemical spill' in dramatic training exercise

VIDEO: Fire crews attend 'deadly chemical spill' in dramatic training exercise

A leak of corrosive gas has left a man collapsed in a warehouse - the scenario firefighters dealt with as part of a dramatic training exercise.

News for Ebbsfleet fans to cheer

News for Ebbsfleet fans to cheer

Ebbsfleet has announced it now owns its own ground - giving a few crumbs of comfort days after the club's promotion defeat.

Three bailed after man 'seriously injured'

Three bailed after man 'seriously injured'

Police were at a travellers' camp for more than 12 hours when a man was taken to hospital for serious injuries after a crash.

Fleet striker in demand

Fleet striker in demand

Rival clubs have already shown interest in Ebbsfleet's 30-goal striker Matt Godden.

Ice Ice Boobies!

Ice Ice Boobies!

Two mothers are taking part in a midnight walk across Iceland in the fight against breast cancer.

Bomb found 'in school nursery'

Bomb found 'in school nursery'

A school has been evacuated after a Second World War bomb was discovered 'in the nursery.'

Bonner 'sickened' by Fleet defeat

Bonner 'sickened' by Fleet defeat

Tom Bonner described Ebbsfleet's play-off defeat to Maidstone as one of his worst moments in football.

First of the french killer hornets?

First of the french killer hornets?

A student 'lucky to not be in hospital' believes he has zapped the first of the killer hornets making a beeline for the UK from France.

Prankster jailed after portrait gallery 'heist'

Prankster jailed after portrait gallery 'heist'

A Kent prankster has been jailed after staging a fake art heist that caused a stampede at the National Portrait Gallery.

Big donations are giving support to small groups

Big donations are giving support to small groups

A community foundation has helped a number of small groups with thousands of pounds in funding.

Church peal for Derek’s birthday

Church peal for Derek’s birthday

After more than 60 years ringing tower bells, Derek Wilkinson is set to to celebrate his 80th birthday in fine style.

Fleet v Stones - 10 key moments

Fleet v Stones - 10 key moments

We pick out our 10 key moments in the play-off final between Ebbsfleet and Maidstone on Saturday.

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