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'I simply will not tolerate crime gangs'

'I simply will not tolerate crime gangs'

A police chief has issued a stark warning as a specialist team is created to target organised crime.

'New surgery saved my life - and career'

'New surgery saved my life - and career'

A strongman was back in the gym two weeks after pioneering surgery.

Racy novel marks new chapter

Racy novel marks new chapter

Gravesham council's PR chief has published his first book, a tale of sex, scandal, intrigue, politics and death.

Kitchens fail hygiene test

Kitchens fail hygiene test

A cafe at a popular cycle park and a kitchen at a Sikh temple are among those to receive poor hygiene ratings from food standards inspectors.

History beckons for Fleet

History beckons for Fleet

Ebbsfleet can equal their best post-war start to a season with a fifth straight win at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Royalty and football – all in a day’s work

Royalty and football – all in a day’s work

A wide range of clients for one insurance company is proving the secret to success

Johnson back at Stortford

Johnson back at Stortford

Ebbsfleet midfielder Matt Johnson has rejoined his old club Bishop's Stortford on loan.

Teen 'killed himself after unsuccessful job interview'

Teen 'killed himself after unsuccessful job interview'

The mum of a Kent student found dead in the River Seine says she doesn't believe in the French authorities after they ruled he took his own life.

Appeal after man 'took hold of girl' in family park

Appeal after man 'took hold of girl' in family park

Police are appealing for information after what's believed to have been an attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl at a country park.

Benefits cheats claim £700,000 in a year

Benefits cheats claim £700,000 in a year

Council fraud investigators have revealed the amount of benefits falsely claimed in a year with more than 600 cases investigated.

Hartley move closer to title

Hartley move closer to title

Hartley need just nine points from their final two games to win the Kent League Premier Division title after crushing Tunbridge Wells on Saturday.

Old toilets to flush away

Old toilets to flush away

A derelict toilet block, described as a town centre eyesore, will be demolished next month after standing empty for decades.

The cow jumped over the... sun

The cow jumped over the... sun

A sharp-eyed snapper captured a striking image of a cloud shaped like a cow jumping over the sun.

Man, 36, found safe and well

Man, 36, found safe and well

A 36-year-old man has been found after going missing for days.

Four in a row for Fleet

Four in a row for Fleet

Danny Kedwell scored the winner as Ebbsfleet came from behind at Wealdstone to maintain their 100% record in National South.

Mosque submits revamp plans

Mosque submits revamp plans

A mosque has sought permission to transform its building with minaret coloums and a wash room.

Creating memories with cake

Creating memories with cake

A lifelong passion for making cakes has lead to a successful business.

Man 'assaults police officer' after crashing with lorry

Man 'assaults police officer' after crashing with lorry

The driver of a Jaguar X-type car was arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a roadside specimen after crashing with a lorry early this morning.

Man found hanging upside down from fence

Man found hanging upside down from fence

A man is in hospital after he became wedged in a 10 ft fence.

Scorchio! Kent town hottest in UK once again

Scorchio! Kent town hottest in UK once again

Pack your sun cream and head to north Kent, because today Gravesend is once again the hottest place in the country.

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