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Free transport to get elderly vaccinated

Free transport to get elderly vaccinated

A care company is collecting and dropping off older people to help them keep their vaccination appointments.

Black, Asian and ethic minorities encouraged to get the vaccine

Black, Asian and ethic minorities encouraged to get the vaccine

A video message is encouraging BAME communities to do their part in stopping the spread of the virus.

Bursar's £15k Amazon spree with school's card

Bursar's £15k Amazon spree with school's card

A former school finance manager has admitted fraud after her £15,000 spending spree on garden furniture, massages, meals out and a designer wallet.

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Customs site for HGVs at station car park costs £1.8m

Customs site for HGVs at station car park costs £1.8m

The government is paying hundreds of thousands in rent every month for using a railway station car park for customs checks on cross-Channel lorries.

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Secret spot checks on supermarkets

Secret spot checks on supermarkets

Unannounced spot checks of national supermarket and store chains have been carried out after concerns were raised.

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In pictures: Towns turned into winter wonderland

In pictures: Towns turned into winter wonderland

After being cooped up inside for months, the arrival of snow meant a chance for fun outdoors in parks and gardens in socially-distanced style.

Arrest after 'sexual assault' at pub

Arrest after 'sexual assault' at pub

An investigation is under way after a reported sexual assault prompted forensic teams and dogs to search a popular pub.

Newboys feature in Ebbsfleet's home win

Newboys feature in Ebbsfleet's home win

Ebbsfleet fielded two new signings as they overcame Hampton in National League South on Tuesday night.

Pub searched by police

Pub searched by police

A well-known pub is being searched by police and forensic teams.

'Wartime device' found in car after driver flees

'Wartime device' found in car after driver flees

Bomb disposal experts were called to a residential street after police found a 'wartime device' in a car that failed to stop after the driver fled.

Fleet youngster signs first-team forms

Fleet youngster signs first-team forms

Ebbsfleet youngster Harrison Firth has signed first-team forms following an injury to Tom Hadler.

Man spared jail after vehicle break-in attempts

Man spared jail after vehicle break-in attempts

A man who attempted to break into and steal from cars has been handed a suspended sentence.

'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

A sound engineer who died just weeks after his younger sister lost her life to Covid-19 has been remembered as a "legendary gentleman".

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'He was known and loved around the world'

'He was known and loved around the world'

The family of a well-loved man in the drinks industry say they've had messages from around the world after he died aged 70.

New free school approved by the government

New free school approved by the government

A new secondary school has been green lighted to open by the Department for Education.

Relocating firms for theme park 'will cost £250m'

Relocating firms for theme park 'will cost £250m'

A group representing 140 firms facing an uncertain future and relocation for a £2.5bn theme park say it will cost millions to find them new sites.

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Council reports "huge losses" inflicted by pandemic

Council reports "huge losses" inflicted by pandemic

Council tax and rent levels are set to rise as Gravesham council looks to battle a £2million loss inflicted by the pandemic.

Game off - Ebbsfleet United's opponents Bath City decide not to play

Game off - Ebbsfleet United's opponents Bath City decide not to play

Ebbsfleet United are without a game on Saturday after opponents Bath City pulled out of the National South fixture.

Dog's body driven over after being dumped in field

Dog's body driven over after being dumped in field

WARNING: Upsetting images - An investigation has been launched after a dog's body was found dumped in a field with evidence he had been driven over.

Clarke ready for GB boxing return

Clarke ready for GB boxing return

Gravesend boxer Cheavon Clarke returns to action for the first time in over a year next week.

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