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Arrest as serious bus crash with tractor sees 12 children and driver taken to hospital

Arrest as serious bus crash with tractor sees 12 children and driver taken to hospital

Police have arrested a man following a serious bus crash which left twelve children and the bus driver in hospital.

Several schoolchildren hurt after serious bus crash with tractor

Several schoolchildren hurt after serious bus crash with tractor

Several bus passengers, including young children, have been taken to hospital after a serious crash between a bus and a tractor.

New sports pitches unveiled at site of burnt down leisure complex

New sports pitches unveiled at site of burnt down leisure complex

Three floodlit 3G football pitches have been unveiled as part of a new-look sports complex.

Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large yard blaze which saw multiple vehicles belonging to a coach hire firm scorched.

Dentist hopes to expand to meet ‘desperate need’

Dentist hopes to expand to meet ‘desperate need’

A dentist has applied for planning permission to expand allowing it to see double the number of patients a day.

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Gravesend schoolboy Guehi picked in Southgate’s training squad for the Euros

Gravesend schoolboy Guehi picked in Southgate’s training squad for the Euros

Gareth Southgate has included a former Gravesend schoolboy in his initial England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024 Championships.

Traffic held on A2 after a multi-vehicle crash

Traffic held on A2 after a multi-vehicle crash

Drivers faced long queues after traffic on all four lanes of the A2 was held following a crash involving a car and lorry on a sliproad.

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Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

Ebbsfleet has “a special place in my heart”

Bryant Bilongo has spoken fondly about his loan spell with Ebbsfleet during the second half of the season.

‘On your bike’: Hundreds join charity cycle ride

‘On your bike’: Hundreds join charity cycle ride

More than 430 people joined in a “fantastic” charity cycle ride with the youngest being an almost one year old rider.

Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Almost 150 objections have been lodged against plans to covert a now-closed rural pub into a house.

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Man charged over alleged rape of teenage girl

Man charged over alleged rape of teenage girl

A suspect has appeared in court after being charged over an alleged attack on a 17-year-old.

‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

Residents reported hearing “small explosions and bangs” as a fire involving at least six vehicles broke out in the early hours.

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Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

Communication from the football authorities has to improve, according to Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine.

Shopping centre to get £370k revamp to create ‘digitally connected’ workspace

Shopping centre to get £370k revamp to create ‘digitally connected’ workspace

Operators are being sought for a new flexible workspace for creative and digital businesses fashioned out of former retail units at a shopping centre.

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Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

Four fire engines were called to reports of at least six vehicles alight in the early hours.

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Fleet transfer plans on track

Fleet transfer plans on track

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine believes the club will experience a “simpler” time in the transfer marker this summer.

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‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

A mum is “disgusted” with her son’s school after receiving a letter criticising his attendance while he battled a life-threatening illness.

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Town centre restaurant bosses call it quits after 40 years

Town centre restaurant bosses call it quits after 40 years

The owners of a Chinese restaurant have decided to close the business as they begin completely new careers.

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Shoplifter stole festive gift sets from Boots as he ‘didn’t want pal beaten up’

Shoplifter stole festive gift sets from Boots as he ‘didn’t want pal beaten up’

A thief claimed he stole more than £100 of festive gifts from a pharmacy to help out his friend who owed money to the wrong people.

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Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

A car was reportedly stolen after a man, who had been standing next to his vehicle, was threatened with a knife and assaulted.

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