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Teen and mum left to live in tent due to council failings

Teen and mum left to live in tent due to council failings

A council has apologised after an investigation found it missed at least five opportunities to house a teenager and his mum during the Covid crisis.

Three hurt in town centre knife fight

Three hurt in town centre knife fight

Three people have been hurt and a knife has been seized after a fight in a town centre.

Terrifying footage as shopworker blasted in face in raid

Terrifying footage as shopworker blasted in face in raid

Armed robbers have been jailed after a robbery in which metal pellets were fired into the face of a shopworker.

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Hobbycraft opening store at retail park

Hobbycraft opening store at retail park

An arts and crafts retail giant is set to open its sixth branch in Kent later this year in a disused retail park unit.

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Parcelforce driver stole Apple computers

Parcelforce driver stole Apple computers

A thief has told a court he stole £11,500 of goods from customers because loan sharks were threatening to "pay a visit" to his mother in Bulgaria.

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Popular campaigner was 'force of nature'

Popular campaigner was 'force of nature'

Tributes have been paid to a community volunteer who has died aged 89.

Pro deal for young Gillingham defender

Pro deal for young Gillingham defender

Academy player Harvey Lintott has signed a professional contract at Gillingham.

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Undertaker takes on High Sheriff role

Undertaker takes on High Sheriff role

A funeral director and magistrate has been formally appointed to one the county's most historic jobs.

Connor's the man yet again for Gillingham

Connor's the man yet again for Gillingham

Manager Steve Evans was delighted to see Connor Ogilvie return to form and hit the match-winner for Gillingham on Tuesday night at Peterborough.

Gillingham striker facing fitness battle to face former team

Gillingham striker facing fitness battle to face former team

Gillingham could have striker Vadaine Oliver back fit to face his former club.

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Mystery of mum who fell 90ft into hole and was never seen again

Mystery of mum who fell 90ft into hole and was never seen again

A 35-year-old woman saw the ground open up beneath her as she walked with her young son.

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Husband's heartbreaking plea to wife

Husband's heartbreaking plea to wife

A dad who has survived heart attacks, organ failure and has had his legs amputated, has made a tragic plea to his wife to let him come home to die.

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Police chase after Range Rover is stolen

Police chase after Range Rover is stolen

A stolen car was recovered in minutes and two suspects arrested within an hour after a police chase.

Naked cleaner looks to relaunch business

Naked cleaner looks to relaunch business

A mum whose naked cleaning venture was put under wraps because of lockdown can’t wait to bare all once restrictions are lifted.

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Gillingham boss delighted with hard earned victory at Peterborough

Gillingham boss delighted with hard earned victory at Peterborough

Steve Evans was thrilled with his Gillingham team’s response at Peterborough after admitting they were rock bottom after their weekend defeat.

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Peterborough 0 Gillingham 1: Gills rock title-chasers

Peterborough 0 Gillingham 1: Gills rock title-chasers

Gillingham pulled off an unexpected victory on Tuesday after a hard working performance at high-flying Peterborough.

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Matchday Live: Peterborough v Gillingham

Matchday Live: Peterborough v Gillingham

Follow all the action as it happens from Gillingham's trip to Peterborough in League 1.

New league 'a threat to football'

New league 'a threat to football'

A Kent MP heading-up a fan-led review into football says "nothing is off the table" when it comes to the investigation.

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Gillingham boss fears Posh attack after weekend setback

Gillingham boss fears Posh attack after weekend setback

Gillingham manager Steve Evans is considering changes for their midweek trip to Peterborough United after his team self destructed at Oxford.

Head steps back from role amid formal review

Head steps back from role amid formal review

The head of a troubled school where half the staff left their posts in a little over a year has "taken some time away for personal reasons".

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