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'We haven’t played a great game but that is almost arrogant to say'

'We haven’t played a great game but that is almost arrogant to say'

Ebbsfleet hit six of the best against Hampton on Saturday but boss Dennis Kutrieb still wasn’t overly impressed.

Police officer investigated over alleged arson

Police officer investigated over alleged arson

An officer is being probed by standards officials over an incident at a specialist training site.

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Report: Poleon scores hat-trick for leaders Ebbsfleet

Report: Poleon scores hat-trick for leaders Ebbsfleet

Top scorer Dominic Poleon bagged a hat-trick as Ebbsfleet brushed aside struggling Hampton on Saturday.

Documentary on serial killer launches on Prime Video

Documentary on serial killer launches on Prime Video

The story of Britain's longest-serving prisoner has now become a 90-minute production on streaming giant Amazon Prime Video.

Asda lifts vandalised 'by youths'

Asda lifts vandalised 'by youths'

An escalator and lift at a supermarket have been closed off to the public after it was believed to be damaged by youths.

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Cousins loving Fleet challenge

Cousins loving Fleet challenge

There's more to goalkeeper Mark Cousins' game these days than just making saves.

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Lionesses can count on Coombs

Lionesses can count on Coombs

Eight years after her last cap Gravesend-born Manchester City star Laura Coombs is on England duty - and will be a roaring success if called upon.

Late replacement found for Cheavon Clarke

Late replacement found for Cheavon Clarke

Cheavon Clarke’s English title eliminator is off after his opponent was forced into retirement - but he’s still got a fight.

Trains stopped after cable fire on railway line

Trains stopped after cable fire on railway line

Fire crews used their ladders to climb over a railway wall to put out a fire by train tracks this afternoon.

'Kind and lovely' ice cream man dies

'Kind and lovely' ice cream man dies

Tributes have been paid to an ice cream man who served his community for 46 years.

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Drug driver caught behind wheel twice

Drug driver caught behind wheel twice

A drug driver pulled over by police after weaving through traffic at high speeds did the whole thing again a month later.

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The teenagers playing their part in tackling hate crime

The teenagers playing their part in tackling hate crime

A group of young people have been recognised nationally for their work in tackling hate crime and bullying.

Council dynamics change as Tories recruit indy

Council dynamics change as Tories recruit indy

A long-term independent councillor has decided to join the Conservatives.

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Boy, 16, showed no signs of depression before A2 suicide

Boy, 16, showed no signs of depression before A2 suicide

The parents of a 16-year-old who died after stepping in front of a lorry have paid tribute to their "kind and generous" son.

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Anger over 'scandalous' plans to scrap bowls green for flats

Anger over 'scandalous' plans to scrap bowls green for flats

Residents have slammed proposals to build a new retirement complex on the site of a former bowling green amid a dwindling stock of outdoors space.

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Three and a half hour mission to save pigeon from chimney

Three and a half hour mission to save pigeon from chimney

Rescuers spent three and a half hours breaking down a chimney to save a wood pigeon which had become trapped.

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Business loses "thousands of pounds" after being targeted by hacker

Business loses "thousands of pounds" after being targeted by hacker

A family entertainment centre have been targeted by a person hacking into their booking system for months.

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Candle left too close to paper sparks living room fire

Candle left too close to paper sparks living room fire

A candle left too close to some paper led to a fire starting in a living room in the early hours of this morning.

Man who died in street shooting is named

Man who died in street shooting is named

Police are appealing for help in a murder investigation after a 24-year-old man was killed in a shooting in the street.

Patrols increased at golf course blighted by off-road bikers

Patrols increased at golf course blighted by off-road bikers

Police have increased patrols at an abandoned golf course after complaints about off-road bikers using it as a scrambling track.

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