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Popular school set to expand

Popular school set to expand

A popular Catholic school could take on an extra 210 pupils.

"You're selling us a lie!"

"You're selling us a lie!"

A vicar has accused Highways England of lying about plans for the Lower Thames Crossing.

So much misery

So much misery

A woman plagued by stress and sleepless nights came face to face with one of the team behind a potential Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) on her home.

Officers praised for bravery

Officers praised for bravery

Two police officers have been praised for saving a woman from a fire.

Deliberate fire in former Sikh temple

Deliberate fire in former Sikh temple

A fire was started in the old gurdwara in Gravesend earlier today.

Whites sign Fleet defender

Whites sign Fleet defender

Craig Braham-Barrett has joined Dover Athletic following his release by Ebbsfleet United.

UPDATE: 'Unexploded' grenade sparks council office evacuation

UPDATE: 'Unexploded' grenade sparks council office evacuation

A council office was evacuated after a woman walked in carrying a hand grenade.

2025 too far away, say transport chiefs

2025 too far away, say transport chiefs

Kent County Council has revealed which route it is backing for a new Lower Thames Crossing and criticised its proposed opening date.

Alert after woman takes grenade into council office

Alert after woman takes grenade into council office

A council office was evacuated after a woman handed in an unexploded grenade she found while clearing out her late father's home, it's emerged.

Delays ease after lorry crash on A2

Delays ease after lorry crash on A2

Long tailbacks have cleared after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A2.

Newsagents call it a day after 32 years

Newsagents call it a day after 32 years

A family-run newsagents is shutting up shop after more than three decades.

Can we make a happy ending for this toy story?

Can we make a happy ending for this toy story?

This well-loved one-eared bunny rabbit may be sporting a bonnie smile but it hides a world of hurt, after he was separated from his owner.

Delays ease after A2 crash

Delays ease after A2 crash

A crash involving a van and a motorcycle caused long delays for rush hour drivers on the A2 this morning.

Dream move for Ashmore

Dream move for Ashmore

Goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore says he’s fulfilled a lifetime ambition by going full-time with Ebbsfleet.

Motorcyclist in hospital after smash

Motorcyclist in hospital after smash

A man has been taken to hospital after a collision between a van and a motorbike on the A2 this morning.

Slow traffic on A2

Slow traffic on A2

Traffic is moving extremely slowly on the A2 this morning between Strood and Northfleet.

Three centenarians at same care home

Three centenarians at same care home

Centenarians George Huggins, Florence O'Dwyer and Alfred Hickmott are members of their own 100-Plus Club.

A2 closed after crane overturns

A2 closed after crane overturns

The A2 was closed London-bound after a crane overturned on the road.

Over-turned LGV spills oil and anti-freeze

Over-turned LGV spills oil and anti-freeze

Emergency services called out after a large truck overturned spilling oil and anti-freeze.

Fleet fail in Bonner appeal

Fleet fail in Bonner appeal

Tom Bonner is facing a four-match ban after Ebbsfleet's appeal against his second red card of the season was dismissed by the FA.

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