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‘Largest ever’ mass casualty exercise takes place

‘Largest ever’ mass casualty exercise takes place

One of the biggest mass casualty drills was held in Kent today as members of the emergency services descended on a town’s riverside.

Road shut as large sinkhole emerges

Road shut as large sinkhole emerges

The sudden appearance of a sinkhole near two schools and people’s homes has been described as “a disaster waiting to happen”.

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Body found near railway station amid search for missing man, 82

Body found near railway station amid search for missing man, 82

A body has been discovered near a railway station in the search for missing 82-year-old Anthony Brown.

‘Engineering works’ prompt weekend railway disruption

‘Engineering works’ prompt weekend railway disruption

Train passengers are being warned to plan their routes ahead of time as lines are to close for “emergency works”.

Hotshot Searle’s a better bet now

Hotshot Searle’s a better bet now

Interim Ebbsfleet boss Danny Searle says he’s better prepared for National League management than he was when he left Aldershot in 2021.

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School’s mental health bus trashed and food bank stolen

School’s mental health bus trashed and food bank stolen

The school’s assistant head said its most deprived pupils would suffer the most after the food bank provisions were stolen in the break-in.

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Driver who sped off from police was over drug-drive limit

Driver who sped off from police was over drug-drive limit

A motorist who sped off from police when they spotted him behind the wheel was found to be drug driving and also had no insurance.

Lower Thames Crossing planning costs reach £300m

Lower Thames Crossing planning costs reach £300m

Planning costs for a £9bn tunnel connecting Kent and Essex have hit £300m despite no work starting on the project.

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Hotel next to A2 goes on the market for £1.25M

Hotel next to A2 goes on the market for £1.25M

A hotel next to a major road and pub has been put up for sale.

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Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

Businesses are being affected by a three-week road closure to install new electricity cables.

Man charged in connection with threats against police officer

Man charged in connection with threats against police officer

A man accused of threatening to “stomp” on a police officer’s head is to appear in court.

Prolific thief who targeted Asda and Iceland jailed

Prolific thief who targeted Asda and Iceland jailed

A shoplifter who swiped bottles of alcohol and groceries has been handed a prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple offences at court.

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Ferry service should not be ‘sacrificed’ to balance books

Ferry service should not be ‘sacrificed’ to balance books

A ferry service that carries more than 100,000 passenger journeys a year must not be sacrificed, says a council leader.

Man accused of threatening to ‘stomp’ on police officer’s head

Man accused of threatening to ‘stomp’ on police officer’s head

A man has been taken into police custody after being accused of spitting and threatening behaviour.

Missed opportunities prove costly

Missed opportunities prove costly

Gravesend were left frustrated after a weekend win went begging in Regional 2 South East.

Resident suffers burns after dishwasher catches fire

Resident suffers burns after dishwasher catches fire

A person had to be treated for minor burns after an electrical fault with a dishwasher sparked a fire.

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Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

Residents and councillors have said the approval of a controversial scheme to replace a £1m home with 32 homes is “frustrating”.

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Fleet sacking can act as ‘wake-up call’

Fleet sacking can act as ‘wake-up call’

Midfielder Josh Wright believes the sacking of Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb could serve as a wake-up call to the squad.

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Plans for supermarket approved

Plans for supermarket approved

A scheme which will allow a frozen food chain to open its second town centre branch has been approved.

Searle: I’d love to manage Ebbsfleet

Searle: I’d love to manage Ebbsfleet

Interim head coach Danny Searle has admitted he wants the Ebbsfleet job permanently.

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