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Tennis courts undergo £120k renovation to ‘bring them back to life’

Tennis courts undergo £120k renovation to ‘bring them back to life’

Tennis courts have undergone major works as part of a national scheme to bring them back to life and ensure they are used for years to come.

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

The parents of a youngster who suffered an allergic reaction at nursery say there are too few adrenaline-inducing devices available in schools.

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Streets undergo chewing gum cleaning blitz

Streets undergo chewing gum cleaning blitz

The latest stage of a funded project to rid a town centre of a “disgusting habit” has been completed.

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Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

A parcel courier has thanked his “amazing” customers after they rallied to raise thousands of pounds to replace his van so he could do his rounds.

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International call-up for Fleet striker

International call-up for Fleet striker

Ebbsfleet striker Dominic Poleon has been named in Saint Lucia’s squad for two CONCACAF Nations League matches this week.

Emergency services called to bus station after man found dead

Emergency services called to bus station after man found dead

Police and paramedics were sent to a bus station after reports a man had been found dead.

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Display bodes well despite narrow defeat

Display bodes well despite narrow defeat

There were plenty of plus points for Gravesend in their 38-37 loss to Old Tiffinians in Regional 2 South East.

Fighting spirit at top of bill

Fighting spirit at top of bill

Leo’s Lions ABC hosted their much-anticipated inaugural home show at the Elite Venue, delivering an action-packed night of boxing.

Bus driver who groomed and sexually abused young girls jailed for 18 years

Bus driver who groomed and sexually abused young girls jailed for 18 years

A bus driver who groomed and sexually abused two young girls has been jailed for 18 years.

‘We’ve got to be mentally strong’

‘We’ve got to be mentally strong’

Ebbsfleet striker Dominic Poleon says the squad’s character is under scrutiny - and finding the right mindset will be key to an upturn in results.

Randall makes Fleet loan exit

Randall makes Fleet loan exit

Ebbsfleet wideman Will Randall has left the club on loan until January.

Dominic on a mission if international duty calls

Dominic on a mission if international duty calls

Ebbsfleet striker Dominic Poleon will be looking to make history if selected for Saint Lucia’s bid to reach the Gold Cup Finals later this month.

Haribo announces second Kent store

Haribo announces second Kent store

A confectionary giant has revealed plans to open its second sweet shop in the county.

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Miles-long queues after A-road crash

Miles-long queues after A-road crash

An accident on a busy dual carriageway led to tailbacks up to six miles long.

Ambitious plans for shopping centre set to revitalise town

Ambitious plans for shopping centre set to revitalise town

Businesses have praised plans to create a working hub, community space and pop-up units to bring people back into its shopping centre.

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Northfleet stun locals

Northfleet stun locals

Northfleet Technology College’s Basketball Academy shone in their first European Championship appearance.

Dog walker ‘stalked through town’ and mugged by predatory drunk

Dog walker ‘stalked through town’ and mugged by predatory drunk

A drunken homeless man who followed a woman through a town centre late at night and tried to snatch her handbag before mugging her has been jailed.

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HMO plans approved for historic pub left empty for a decade

HMO plans approved for historic pub left empty for a decade

Plans have been given the green light to convert a Grade II-listed pub into a five-bedroom HMO after calls to bring the building back into use.

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Man assaulted during disturbance at house

Man assaulted during disturbance at house

A man was assaulted by a group of men and property damaged during a disturbance at a home last night.

Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

A former cabbie refused to do a swipe test when asked as he claimed he couldn’t put anything in his mouth as he suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.

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