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Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

A dog has died at a country park after being hit by a vehicle being pursued by the police.

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‘It can only help’: Town traders hope flats can ‘bring people back’

‘It can only help’: Town traders hope flats can ‘bring people back’

Business owners have welcomed plans to convert a derelict block once home to a now relocated Job Centre into new homes.

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Huge fireworks display for Diwali cancelled

Huge fireworks display for Diwali cancelled

A highly anticipated annual fireworks display taking place at a Sikh place of worship has been cancelled at short notice.

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‘Magical’ Christmas displays return to garden centre

‘Magical’ Christmas displays return to garden centre

A garden centre boss says the reaction to this year’s decorations and local food suppliers has been “very positive”.

Off-the-mark Thomas ready to fire on all cylinders

Off-the-mark Thomas ready to fire on all cylinders

It’s been a testing start to life at Ebbsfleet for Kwame Thomas - but he’s keen to kick on and help his side move up the National League table.

Huge fireworks display tops the bill at Diwali celebrations

Huge fireworks display tops the bill at Diwali celebrations

Excitement is building for the return of an extravagant fireworks display held as part of a major religious and cultural event.

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‘I need to create a mini pre-season’

‘I need to create a mini pre-season’

Manager Harry Watling wants his Ebbsfleet team to be unrecognisable from what’s gone before by the time they’re next in league action.

Return of historic roundabout relic after ‘crash damage’

Return of historic roundabout relic after ‘crash damage’

An 120-year-old horse trough has been restored and returned to a roundabout after it was badly damaged in a crash.

Person taken to hospital after crash involving pedestrian

Person taken to hospital after crash involving pedestrian

A person has been taken to hospital after an accident involving a car and pedestrian.

Plans to turn former pub into Muslim place of worship rejected

Plans to turn former pub into Muslim place of worship rejected

A scheme to convert a street corner pub into a place of worship and community centre has been refused despite hundreds of letters of support.

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Former BT depot earmarked for ‘much needed’ housing handed major funding boost

Former BT depot earmarked for ‘much needed’ housing handed major funding boost

More than £1.6million has been secured to transform a brownfield site into 85 new affordable homes.

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Opponents make most of Gravesend’s flaws

Opponents make most of Gravesend’s flaws

Gravesend were outclassed on home turf for a sixth defeat in seven Regional 2 South East matches this season.

‘I’m with the punters. I know it’s not good enough’

‘I’m with the punters. I know it’s not good enough’

Ebbsfleet boss Harry Watling has told supporters he won’t sugarcoat their displays – and he knows it hasn’t been good enough.

Report: Ebbsfleet hit back to rescue point

Report: Ebbsfleet hit back to rescue point

Bottom side Ebbsfleet scored two late goals against Wealdstone in the National League on Saturday.

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

The garage artist favourites will kick off a town’s festive celebrations with a series of hits from their back catalogue.

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Watling wants statement win

Watling wants statement win

Ebbsfleet boss Harry Watling is urging his players to show what they’re made of as they begin a run of favourable fixtures in the National League.

Body found in undergrowth amid search for missing man

Body found in undergrowth amid search for missing man

Police and paramedics were called to a report of a body being found in dense shrubbery near a busy main road.

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‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

A heartbroken mother who almost died and lost a child during pregnancy after her daughter caught a disease is raising awareness to help other mums.

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Opening spell pivotal in defeat

Opening spell pivotal in defeat

Gravesend paid the price for a costly 20 minutes in their Regional 2 South East match at Beckenham.

‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

Josh Smith made his Van Diemen "as wide as a bus" to secure his second Formula Ford Festival win in a thrilling final at Brands Hatch.

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