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A town’s annual fireworks display will not happen again after a new sponsor failed to come forward. Gravesham council was forced to cancel its popular riverside event last year as, despite efforts, it was not able to secure a backer in time. The local authority has not funded the display, which usually attracts thousands of people, for the past few years and has relied on sponsorship instead of using taxpayers’ money. However, its most recent deal with Swale Heating ended in 2022 and the council has not been able to secure another supporter to fund the event since. Speaking last year, the lead…

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