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11th-hour crossing plea

15 March 2017
11th-hour crossing plea

A letter from an MP has winged its way to the Transport Secretary calling for the new Lower Thames Crossing to be built away from his constituency.

Cause for optimism?

15 March 2017
Cause for optimism?

Things could finally be looking up for this infamously dilapidated street - and the rest of the town centre is having some work done too.

Abuse victim in police protest

11 March 2017
Abuse victim in police protest

A woman who suffered drug and sex abuse as a teenager at a children’s home says her data protection has been breached.

Concerned parents petition for road safety measures

10 March 2017
Concerned parents petition for road safety measures

A 20mph safety zone and a five tonne weight restriction are among the changes campaigners are pushing for.

Plans for transformed town centre revealed

09 March 2017
Plans for transformed town centre revealed

A cinema could arrive as part of more than five years of extensive multi-million pound development.

Flowers to say we love you mum!

09 March 2017
Flowers to say we love you mum!

The Priory Shopping Centre was abuzz with busy green fingered youngsters planting and decorating posy pots for their mums ahead of Mother’s Day.

Pupils bridge the skills gap

09 March 2017
Pupils bridge the skills gap

Teenagers showed off their problem-solving and construction skills during a competition between Kent schools.

Panto cast revealed

09 March 2017
Panto cast revealed

Former glamour model Linda Lusardi will take on the role of the Wicked Fairy in this year’s show in Gravesend.

'Inadequate' care firm placed in special measures

08 March 2017
'Inadequate' care firm placed in special measures

The owner has promised major improvements after the health watchdog's damning report.

Take your partners by the hand

08 March 2017
Take your partners by the hand

Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing were on the agenda when one Active Retirement group took part in a village tea dance.

Girl’s hotel boogie thanks hospice for looking after gran

06 March 2017
Girl’s hotel boogie thanks hospice for looking after gran

A youngster has raised money for ellenor hospice with an afternoon of dance.

Strictly fantastic day out with the Calendar Girls

04 March 2017
Strictly fantastic day out with the Calendar Girls

An afternoon of tea, dance and music provided the perfect day out for two sisters.

Hints over crossing site verdict

02 March 2017
Hints over crossing site verdict

Speculation is growing that the government’s stance on the location of a new Thames crossing could be confirmed as early as next week.

Passengers get their bus back

02 March 2017
Passengers get their bus back

Four months after a bus service was suspended due to vandals attacking drivers with catapults and air rifles the vehicle has returned.

Schools rewarded for their green efforts

02 March 2017
Schools rewarded for their green efforts

They have been rewarded for their dedication in teaching youngsters to become eco-friendly.

Actor talks about life in EastEnders

01 March 2017
Actor talks about life in EastEnders

Who better to help guide youngsters towards a career in stage and screen than an actor from the country’s most popular soap?

Dolphins disability team off to swimming start

01 March 2017
Dolphins disability team off to swimming start

These youngsters are the stars of a borough's first football team for children with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Flipping 'eck!

28 February 2017
Flipping 'eck!

Staff from community fitness centres put the rest of the field to shame in this annual pancake race.

Big additions at shopping centre

27 February 2017
Big additions at shopping centre

Four extra cinema screens, three restaurants, and two new leisure attractions will open at Kent's biggest shopping centre.

Man with no blue badge in disabled bay shouted abuse

27 February 2017
Man with no blue badge in disabled bay shouted abuse

A man parked in a disabled bay without a blue badge and hurled abuse at a woman who asked him if he had a permit.

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