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A mountain of good wishes for 100th birthday celebration

A mountain of good wishes for 100th birthday celebration

A much-loved mum, nan and great-nan who celebrated her birthday yesterday has received scores of cards.

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Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a single-vehicle collision.

Lorry fire on A2

Lorry fire on A2

Motorists had to queue while firefighters dealt with a blaze on a lorry on a major route in the county.

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Transport company's new moves

Transport company's new moves

A transport firm is requesting a licence to expand its work.

Charity to expand support services

Charity to expand support services

A charity is to expand its support service to the over 60s thanks to £1,000 from a regional housebuilder.

Cards from family, the Queen and Bargain Hunt

Cards from family, the Queen and Bargain Hunt

A much-loved mum, nan and great-nan has turned 100 today.

Youngster's marathon litter-pick challenge

Youngster's marathon litter-pick challenge

Three year old Arlan Saunders is aiming to walk 30km while picking up litter and raising money for his pre-school

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Unusual inspiration for homeschooling

Unusual inspiration for homeschooling

A dad of four has turned to an unusual topic to teach his class of eager learners.

Warning after toaster sets fire to curtains

Warning after toaster sets fire to curtains

Firefighters are warning people not to place flammable items close to sources of fire after a blaze in a kitchen last night.

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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.

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