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Thursday, June 20 2013

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20/06/13

Regulars raise cash for wheelchair

Drinkers enjoying a Southfleet pub’s beer festival not only raised a glass or two but also vital cash to help a young cerebral palsy sufferer.

20/06/13

Ex-GP jailed for 11 years after string of sex assaults on patients

A former GP is behind bars for indecently assaulting patients during routine examinations in a "dreadful abuse" of their trust.

19/06/13

Trespasser sparks high-speed train delays

Passengers have been facing severe delays on high-speed trains this afternoon following a trespasser on the line near Ebbsfleet.

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19/06/13

Prisoner needed 50 stitches after vicious attack

A prisoner who left a fellow inmate with horrendous injuries after an attack with a "vile-looking weapon" has been jailed for more than eight years.

19/06/13

Mayor's march on Kent 'thwarted'

Boris Johnson's bid to take over some Kent rail services is set to hit the buffers, it's been revealed.

19/06/13

Council's urgent plea... for 1,200 elf hats!

Bosses at a Kent council are looking for someone to supply them with 1,200 elf hats in time for Christmas.

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19/06/13

Woman flees home in bungalow blaze

A woman fled her home this morning after an electrical fault caused a fire in her kitchen.

18/06/13

New American diner opens with a little help from Stacey

Now that’s a blast from the past daddy-o - a hip new diner that is off the hook and open to all cats and chicks.

18/06/13

Residents celebrate official opening

Residents at Christian Fields were joined by Gravesham MP Adam Holloway to celebrate the completion of a housing estate.

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18/06/13

Today's Sport

Claydon looking to build some momentum

Mitchell Claydon says he ‘loved’ his Kent debut and hopes the positive end to the clash will provide the club with some momentum.

20/06/13

Coach Adams hails 'special night'

Jimmy Adams hailed Kent’s world record breaking run-chase as a ‘special night’ and said he hopes the club can use it to kick-start their season.

20/06/13

Kent's world record run-chase - in pictures

Picture action from Kent's world record run-chase against Sussex at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence on Wednesday night.

20/06/13

Rance eyes League return

Ebbsfleet midfielder Dean Rance is targeting a return to the Football League following his move from Dover.

20/06/13

Elder out to prove his point

Nathan Elder wants to prove Steve Brown wrong by firing Dover to the Conference South title ahead of former club Ebbsfleet.

20/06/13

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