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Children's safety 'cannot be assured' at nursery

Children's safety 'cannot be assured' at nursery

A damning Ofsted report has revealed children's safety could be at risk at a nursery where babies cry for long periods despite staff re-assurances.

Ebbsfleet fixtures: Fleet host Chippenham - again!

Ebbsfleet fixtures: Fleet host Chippenham - again!

Ebbsfleet will start their National League South campaign as they welcome Chippenham to Stonebridge Road for the third time in four months.

Youngster suffers horror burns in cafe accident

Youngster suffers horror burns in cafe accident

These are the horrific injuries suffered by a young boy after boiling water fell on him in a cafe. Warning: includes further graphic images.

Man punched and kicked on his doorstep

Man punched and kicked on his doorstep

Detectives investigating a serious, unprovoked attack have issued a CCTV image of two hooded men they want to talk to.

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Hundreds protest 'shock' plans to close leisure centre

Hundreds protest 'shock' plans to close leisure centre

Shocked residents, gym users and school kids gathered outside a leisure centre to voice their opposition to plans to permanently shut the facility.

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'The perfect advert for rugby league'

'The perfect advert for rugby league'

Kent fans were treated to an extraordinary game of rugby league as the London Broncos played the first of two matches in Ebbsfleet.

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Illegally demolished pub could become care home

Illegally demolished pub could become care home

An old pub site could become a care home as early plans are drawn up.

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Abandoned bus discovered blocking main road

Abandoned bus discovered blocking main road

A late-night driver was forced to diver after coming across an abandoned bus blocking a main road.

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Fire breaks out behind shop

Fire breaks out behind shop

Firefighters were called to a blaze which broke out behind a town centre shop.

Month-long road closure lifted

Month-long road closure lifted

A road that has been closed for more than a month following a fire has reopened.

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Passengers warned over delays to train services

Passengers warned over delays to train services

High speed rail services were temporarily stopped following an incident on the line this afternoon.

'We understand this is a shock'

'We understand this is a shock'

Customers have been warned their leisure centre may have to shut within a month if the lease cannot be extended.

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Car rolls on its side after crash

Car rolls on its side after crash

Emergency services were called after a single-car crash, which left a car on its side and one person treated by paramedics.

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Anyone for table tennis?

Anyone for table tennis?

A table tennis club – which a world champion used to play for – wants more people to recognise the sport and to play.

Drugs stolen from fire-hit pharmacy

Drugs stolen from fire-hit pharmacy

A pharmacy that was hit by a massive blaze has had multiple break-ins and medication stolen.

Former Gills defender joins Ebbsfleet

Former Gills defender joins Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet have taken their number of summer signings to six - including another former Gills player.

Robber threatened to stab pensioner during raid

Robber threatened to stab pensioner during raid

A man who threatened to stab an elderly woman during knife-point robbery has been locked up.

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Arsonist fled on e-scooter

Arsonist fled on e-scooter

An arsonist poured petrol through a letter box then fled on an e-scooter, leaving the home to burn with a woman and child inside, a court heard.

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Batonbearers for Queen's Baton Relay announced

Batonbearers for Queen's Baton Relay announced

The batonbearers for the last Kent leg of the Queen's Baton Relay have been announced, celebrating people in the local community.

Minecraft player recreates Kent town

Minecraft player recreates Kent town

A Minecraft player has invested six months in building one of Kent's most iconic landmarks as part of a UK-wide project to recreate the Earth online.

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