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'Unless we get some form of help we are going to struggle'

'Unless we get some form of help we are going to struggle'

A foodbank which has helped hundreds of hungry families across the county during the pandemic has asked for financial support.

Knife carrier avoids jail

Knife carrier avoids jail

A man who was caught and detained by police after being spotted carrying a knife near a busy town centre has avoided jail.

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Do you know an unsung hero?

Do you know an unsung hero?

Nominations are now open to honour those who go above and beyond in our community.

Dad falsely claimed £30,000 in housing benefit

Dad falsely claimed £30,000 in housing benefit

A father who claimed £30,000 in housing benefit while he had nearly £20,000 stashed away.

Lane reopens after eight-car pile-up

Lane reopens after eight-car pile-up

There were up to four miles of congestion on the London-bound carriageway of a motorway following an accident involving multiple vehicles.

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Golden ice cream van on display in shopping centre

Golden ice cream van on display in shopping centre

A gold-plated ice cream van will play your favourite song – if you can tell the DJ inside it your memories and stories behind the record.

New deal for versatile Fleet man

New deal for versatile Fleet man

Ebbsfleet United have agreed a new deal with versatile performer Will Wood.

Fury as 'harmful' cable ties left by tunnel teams

Fury as 'harmful' cable ties left by tunnel teams

Highways chiefs have apologised to furious residents who had to pick up cable ties left by Lower Thames Crossing workers scattered around fields.

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Pioneering eco-tech installed in Kent school

Pioneering eco-tech installed in Kent school

A secondary school is one of the first in the country to implement a 'reverse' vending machine, which rewards students for recycling bottles.

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Jobcentre opens to help people find work

Jobcentre opens to help people find work

A new jobcentre is now open in Gravesend to help jobseekers seek out their next role.

Community vigil held for murdered PCSO

Community vigil held for murdered PCSO

Faith and community groups have come together across with Kent Police to pay their respects to PCSO Julia James.

Robbers who posed as police jailed for 12 years

Robbers who posed as police jailed for 12 years

Two robbers who posed as police to get into a woman's flat, then threatened her with a knife, have been jailed.

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Alfie Lamb's mum to see out sentence

Alfie Lamb's mum to see out sentence

The mother of a three-year-old who was crushed to death by a car seat will stay behind bars for the rest of her sentence.

New deal for Fleet defender

New deal for Fleet defender

Defender Tobi Adebayo-Rowling has agreed a new deal at Ebbsfleet United.

Meet the mayor

Meet the mayor

The new mayor and deputy mayor have been elected for the coming year.

Man arrested on suspicion of brandishing blade

Man arrested on suspicion of brandishing blade

A 41-year-old has been taken into custody after police were called to reports a man was behaving in a "disorderly manner" while carrying a knife.

Two sudden deaths one after another just yards apart

Two sudden deaths one after another just yards apart

A man collapsed and died in the street just yards away from a GP surgery where a second patient died suddenly just moments later.

Uniform changes postponed after parent backlash

Uniform changes postponed after parent backlash

Plans to introduce a new primary school uniform labelled 'expensive' and "pretentious' have reportedly been shelved following a parent-led backlash.

Documentary to focus on murder of Sarah Wellgreen

Documentary to focus on murder of Sarah Wellgreen

Family and friends of Sarah Wellgreen are due to appear in a new documentary focussing on her murder.

'He could not believe his eyes'

'He could not believe his eyes'

A carer for a teenage boy with a rare genetic disorder has teamed up with a mural artist to make his intergalactic-themed wish come true.

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