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'We'll take in Afghan families and I don't give a damn if people disagree'

'We'll take in Afghan families and I don't give a damn if people disagree'

A Kent council has said it will resettle Afghan families fleeing the Taliban and the leader has strong words for people who disagree.

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EastEnders stars join panto cast

EastEnders stars join panto cast

Stars of stage and screen including two Eastenders actors and a Cbeebies actress will be treading the boards in a panto making its return this year.

Evans: We owe you one

Evans: We owe you one

Steve Evans says Gillingham owe AFC Wimbledon one at Plough Lane tonight.

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Boy, 14, stabbed by stranger in broad daylight attack

Boy, 14, stabbed by stranger in broad daylight attack

A boy was stabbed four times in the stomach on a footpath after refusing to hand over his phone and wallet to an unknown man, say police.

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Rescue effort for horse stuck on gate

Rescue effort for horse stuck on gate

A stallion was winched to safety after becoming trapped on a gate while trying to reach mares in a nearby field.

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Travellers move onto playing fields

Travellers move onto playing fields

A council has begun steps to remove a group of travellers who have moved onto a popular playing field.

Controversial tennis court plans return

Controversial tennis court plans return

Residents say they are exhausted after repeatedly battling development plans for tennis courts behind their homes.

Future of leisure site still unclear

Future of leisure site still unclear

Concerned campaigners will have to wait and see what the future has in store for a former recreation site.

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Boat full of rubbish dumped in country lane

Boat full of rubbish dumped in country lane

A farmer has slammed "shameful" flytippers who left a boat full of rubbish in a country lane.

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Gills skipper: Nowhere near the standard we set

Gills skipper: Nowhere near the standard we set

Kyle Dempsey says Gillingham need to be miles better than their second-half performance at Plymouth.

'Tragedy left me single dad at 17, now I've landed dream job'

'Tragedy left me single dad at 17, now I've landed dream job'

A young photographer who had to shelve his career hopes to care for his newborn son when his partner died has landed his dream job.

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Dad-of-four died after ambulance staff failed to find him

Dad-of-four died after ambulance staff failed to find him

A popular football coach died of Covid-19 after ambulance crews failed to find him as he struggled for breath, prompting a warning from the coroner.

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Evans on Gills defeat

Evans on Gills defeat

Steve Evans said the ball went out of play in the build-up to Plymouth’s winner but had no complaints with the result.

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A city pulling together

A city pulling together

Gillingham boss Steve Evans wished Plymouth well after a traumatic week for the city.

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Warning after unattended cooking catches fire

Warning after unattended cooking catches fire

Firefighters are urging people to keep an eye on their cooking after food caught alight in an oven.

Report: Late goal sinks Gills

Report: Late goal sinks Gills

Gillingham conceded two minutes from time at Plymouth to suffer their first defeat of the League 1 season on Saturday.

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Matchday Live: Plymouth v Gillingham and Ebbsfleet v Tonbridge

Matchday Live: Plymouth v Gillingham and Ebbsfleet v Tonbridge

Updates from Plymouth v Gillingham plus Ebbsfleet v Tonbridge this afternoon.

Crash blocks major road

Crash blocks major road

Police had to close a road and turn back traffic after a single vehicle crash blocked a major route.

New homes, academy and wedding venue set to be approved

New homes, academy and wedding venue set to be approved

Planning officers have recommended that multi-million pound plans to build a new school, 180 homes and wedding venue be given the nod.

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Man did not murder ex-paratrooper in flat

Man did not murder ex-paratrooper in flat

A man accused of stabbing and killing a man he had been out drinking with has been found not guilty.

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