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‘He was totally forgotten those last months – we lost him too soon’

‘He was totally forgotten those last months – we lost him too soon’

A family has paid tribute to a doting dad and classic car enthusiast who died from cancer shortly after having life-prolonging treatment axed.

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‘Small explosions’ heard as blaze breaks out inside derelict community centre

‘Small explosions’ heard as blaze breaks out inside derelict community centre

Eight fire engines were called to a blaze at a derelict building in the early hours.

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Co-op forced to shut after late night break-in

Co-op forced to shut after late night break-in

A shop has had to close its doors all day after a reported burglary.

Broken rail line causes commuter chaos

Broken rail line causes commuter chaos

Several train services were cancelled, delayed or revised due to damage found on tracks at a station this afternoon.

Ebbsfleet United fixtures

Ebbsfleet United fixtures

Ebbsfleet United have been handed a stern opening-day test on their return to the National League.

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Worker attacked at shopping centre

Worker attacked at shopping centre

A shopping centre was cordoned off after a shop worker was reportedly assaulted.

Haigh loan makes perfect sense

Haigh loan makes perfect sense

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb has described goalkeeper Chris Haigh’s loan return to Oxford City as a good fit for everyone.

Travellers pitch up at park

Travellers pitch up at park

A group of caravans have been pictured on a green space, with residents saying they were seen driving over cricket pitches.

Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

As many lose their “outstanding” Ofsted ratings, one nursery has managed to buck the trend in keeping its high score.

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Armed police swooped after ‘gun’ spotted

Armed police swooped after ‘gun’ spotted

It has been revealed that armed police were called into a busy town centre after reports of a man being seen with a gun.

New £39k play equipment vandalised

New £39k play equipment vandalised

Council officers have cleared explicit graffiti off playground equipment only a few weeks after it was installed.

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Armed police spotted near town clock tower

Armed police spotted near town clock tower

Police were spotted outside a pub and newsagent following the issuing of a dispersal order.

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Site of ‘last pub in working class community’ to become flats

Site of ‘last pub in working class community’ to become flats

Plans have been approved to build two blocks of flats on the site of a demolished boozer.

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Crowds descend for free festival headlined by 90s pop band

Crowds descend for free festival headlined by 90s pop band

A music-packed day of free entertainment is underway, with a host of acts including a 90s pop band.

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Biker fleeing from police arrested in park

Biker fleeing from police arrested in park

A motorcyclist who failed to stop for police was eventually arrested after being found circling a park.

Dispersal order issued ahead of riverside festival

Dispersal order issued ahead of riverside festival

A dispersal order has been put in place in a town centre to tackle anti-social behaviour over the weekend.

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Teen charged after pair suffer ‘slash wounds’

Teen charged after pair suffer ‘slash wounds’

A teenager has been charged with assault following an incident in which two people suffered slash wounds.

Blockbuster film crews spotted at housing estate

Blockbuster film crews spotted at housing estate

Film crews have descended on another Kent town to shoot scenes for an upcoming flick made by an Academy award winning filmmaker.

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Dog groomers and spa to open after £60k refurb

Dog groomers and spa to open after £60k refurb

A dog groomers, spa and pet store is set to open in a former hairdressers following a refurbishment.

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New care home will ‘prioritise people over profit’ after predecessor’s failure

New care home will ‘prioritise people over profit’ after predecessor’s failure

New care home owners are aiming to create a ‘beautiful, welcoming environment’ on the site of a nursing home shut down after being rated inadequate.

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