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Warning over ‘killer’ insects invading Kent

Warning over ‘killer’ insects invading Kent

Experts are warning people to remain vigilant as nests of a killer insect continue to be discovered in the county.

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Former Premier League star drops three levels

Former Premier League star drops three levels

Former Premier League forward Jordon Ibe has found a new club – five months after being released by Ebbsfleet.

Walker in hospital after crash on country lane

Walker in hospital after crash on country lane

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in a country lane.

Fastrack bus lane opens after 18 months of work

Fastrack bus lane opens after 18 months of work

A 250-metre bus lane, which forms part of a £5 million programme to improve public transport in a town, has opened.

Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

An image has been issued of a woman police would like to speak to after a young girl was allegedly bitten by a “dangerous” dog.

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Man’s body found at old hospital site

Man’s body found at old hospital site

Police searching for a missing 20-year-old man have confirmed a body has been found at a former hospital site.

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‘A great advert for wheelchair rugby league’

‘A great advert for wheelchair rugby league’

Gravesend Dynamite head coach Jason Owen may have lost the National Championship Grand Final, but his sport was the real winner last weekend.

Crews spend hours battling fire as 100 tonnes of scrap goes up in flames

Crews spend hours battling fire as 100 tonnes of scrap goes up in flames

Fire crews spent almost four hours tackling a blaze at a recycling centre in the early hours of this morning.

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Opportunity knocks for Fleet

Opportunity knocks for Fleet

Ebbsfleet United manager Harry Watling sees an opportunity to “flip the script” in two difficult away games.

Stick fighters taste international delight

Stick fighters taste international delight

A Gravesend-based martial arts school have been celebrating after they achieved global success in the world of stick fighting this year - twice!

‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to Kent families and charities on both sides of the debate.

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Three men charged over alleged cocaine and cannabis supply

Three men charged over alleged cocaine and cannabis supply

Three men have been charged on suspicion of supplying cocaine and cannabis after cash, electronic scales and quantities of the drugs were found.

Frustrations continue after defeat in another tight encounter

Frustrations continue after defeat in another tight encounter

Gravesend were once more on the wrong end of a close home game - with Reeds Weybridge this time taking the Regional 2 South East spoils.

Fleet boss insulted by FA Cup display

Fleet boss insulted by FA Cup display

Manager Harry Watling says Ebbsfleet’s FA Cup performance at Maidstone was completely unacceptable.

Dynamite aiming to clip Eagles’ wings

Dynamite aiming to clip Eagles’ wings

Another trophy is within Gravesend Dynamite’s grasp as they face Sheffield Eagles in Hull for National Championship Grand Final glory this weekend.

Restoration works continue at 900-year-old church

Restoration works continue at 900-year-old church

Works to restore a once-forgotten church, which is one of the oldest in Kent, continues after more than two decades.

Two separate crashes on road on same day

Two separate crashes on road on same day

Police were called to a crash between a van and a car before being alerted to a second collision on the same road just hours later.

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‘My grandson’s room was on fire…and he was trapped inside’

‘My grandson’s room was on fire…and he was trapped inside’

A disabled grandmother has relived the traumatic moment she was forced out of her burning flat knowing her 12-year-old grandson was trapped inside.

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Motorists face A2 slip roads closure

Motorists face A2 slip roads closure

Drivers are being warned of overnight closures affecting parts of a busy trunk road for two weeks.

‘I did not hear a thing, in that moment everything went quiet’

‘I did not hear a thing, in that moment everything went quiet’

Ebbsfleet midfielder Ben Chapman has described his 45-yard strike on Saturday as the best goal of his career.

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