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'This is the wrong use, in the wrong place'

'This is the wrong use, in the wrong place'

A council leader has condemned Home Office plans to use a town hotel to house around 70 asylum seekers.

'Apart from my team, he’s the best midfielder in the league'

'Apart from my team, he’s the best midfielder in the league'

Boss Dennis Kutrieb believes new signing Billy Clifford is the best midfielder in National League South - apart from those already at Ebbsfleet.

Dealer hiding drugs in pants jailed

Dealer hiding drugs in pants jailed

A drug dealer found smuggling cocaine in his underpants has been jailed for more than three years.

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New way to pay in town centre car parks

New way to pay in town centre car parks

A new way of paying is being introduced into a town centre's council-run car parks.

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Schoolboy's sock mission for homeless people

Schoolboy's sock mission for homeless people

A nine-year-old has been inspired to help others after he won an award for his involvement in promoting mental health and wellbeing.

Teacher to have head shaved in fundraiser for pupils

Teacher to have head shaved in fundraiser for pupils

A primary school teacher has vowed to shave her hair off in a bid to raise £15k towards specialist equipment for her pupils.

Driver without seatbelt arrested for human trafficking

Driver without seatbelt arrested for human trafficking

A man was arrested for human trafficking after police stopped him for not having his seatbelt on.

Man stabbed in alleyway

Man stabbed in alleyway

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 40s was attacked in an alley.

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Man seen driving with burst tyre arrested

Man seen driving with burst tyre arrested

A driver has been charged with two counts of drug possession and driving without insurance after he was stopped while driving with a burst tyre.

Flats to be demolished to make way for council homes

Flats to be demolished to make way for council homes

More plans for new council homes that would see 26 properties demolished and replaced with a mix of flats, maisonettes and houses have been drawn up.

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156 flat plan proposed for busy town centre

156 flat plan proposed for busy town centre

Plans for a mixed-use development of 156 flats, office and retail space have been recommended for approval by council officers.

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Red mist is a no-no

Red mist is a no-no

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb says on-field discipline will be vital to his side's title charge.

First new homes at former quarry go on market

First new homes at former quarry go on market

The first properties on a 182-home development at a former quarry that's part of a "garden city" have been put up for sale.

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Kutrieb: I was fuming to be honest but the boys adapted very well

Kutrieb: I was fuming to be honest but the boys adapted very well

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb reveals his players got changed on the coach after arriving late at Dulwich - plus there's news of a potential signing.

Report: Ebbsfleet make fast start after late kick-off at Dulwich

Report: Ebbsfleet make fast start after late kick-off at Dulwich

A late kick-off, a red card and four goals - Ebbsfleet's trip to Dulwich in National League South had it all on Tuesday night.

Return of park's popular magical light event

Return of park's popular magical light event

A park is sent to be transformed into a magical winter garden using light installations once again.

Legal action to clear tyre mountain blocking path

Legal action to clear tyre mountain blocking path

Work is ongoing to remove a mountain of illegally dumped tyres which has closed a coastal path for 15 months.

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'People can now mourn safely'

'People can now mourn safely'

Dropped kerbs have been installed and paths re-paved to improve public access to a crematorium after calls from residents.

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Charting cup memories

Charting cup memories

A book on the history of Kent cup football competitions which has been decades in the making is now on sale.

Clarke set for title eliminator

Clarke set for title eliminator

Gravesend's Cheavon Clarke is one win away from a shot at the English cruiserweight title.

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