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Leaks and floods as rain batters Gravesend

08 January 2016
Leaks and floods as rain batters Gravesend

Heavy rainfall across the county left the Messenger team scrambling for their coats and umbrellas this week.

More woes for Dart Charge users

08 January 2016
More woes for Dart Charge users

Motorists have been hit with penalties at the Dartford Crossing, even though they had money in their Dart Charge accounts.

VIDEO: Vans race on public footpaths

08 January 2016
VIDEO: Vans race on public footpaths

Footage has emerged of two vans racing along a public footpath near a hospital.

Lucky landing for woman who fell 20ft from window

06 January 2016
Lucky landing for woman who fell 20ft from window

Lady luck was shining on one woman this week when she fell 20ft from her bedroom window – and escaped with nothing but a bruise.

Family tribute to 'loving husband and wonderful father'

05 January 2016
Family tribute to 'loving husband and wonderful father'

The devastated family of a popular GP who died after being hit by a van have described him as "a real family man" who told "terrible dad jokes".

Man suffers 'multiple injuries' in stabbing

05 January 2016
Man suffers 'multiple injuries' in stabbing

A stabbing has left a man in hospital with multiple injuries this evening.

Parents warned against school parking

05 January 2016
Parents warned against school parking

Parents parking their cars in restricted areas outside schools have been warned that they are putting the safety of children at risk.

Air ambulance lands in park

04 January 2016
Air ambulance lands in park

The air ambulance has been called after a person was injured in an accident.

'Horrific' queues for Bluewater

27 December 2015
'Horrific' queues for Bluewater

Keen shoppers are reporting long delays in their pursuit of post-Christmas bargains at Bluewater.

Hospitals prepare to learn fate

27 December 2015
Hospitals prepare to learn fate

A new contractor is expected to be announced for hospitals in Dartford and Gravesend next month.

Iconic tool shop to shut after 111 years

27 December 2015
Iconic tool shop to shut after 111 years

Another independent trader to go as iconic tool shop prepares to close for good after more than a century in business.

Rail bosses defend removal of saint's image

27 December 2015
Rail bosses defend removal of saint's image

Rail bosses have defended the decision to remove an image of St John the Evangelist from a Kent station.

Students enjoy debate at mock EU meeting

27 December 2015
Students enjoy debate at mock EU meeting

Two Dartford Grammar School sixth formers channeled their inner politicians at a mock-up of a European Union council meeting.

Famous heritage sites set for restoration

24 December 2015
Famous heritage sites set for restoration

Two cherished heritage sites are set to benefit from a £3m government pledge to secure the future of coastal communities.

Schoolmates set for TV debut

24 December 2015
Schoolmates set for TV debut

Steph and Dom they ain't... but five lads from Kent are appearing on a special festive children's edition of Channel 4’s Gogglebox.

Festive reunion for sisters

23 December 2015
Festive reunion for sisters

Anne Richardson and sister Mavis were reunited for a Christmas lunch by a local charity after spending years apart.

Police investigate school burglary

23 December 2015
Police investigate school burglary

Police are investigating after 40 computers were stolen from a school.

Dartford's oldest living resident?

21 December 2015
Dartford's oldest living resident?

Elsie Garlinge could be Dartford's oldest living resident after reaching the grand old age of 104.

EastEnders' star gets special sketch gift

19 December 2015
EastEnders' star gets special sketch gift

Artist Jay Pritchard has kept up his Christmas tradition by presenting a sketch to the star of the Woodville panto.

First look at major riverside development

18 December 2015
First look at major riverside development

The public got their first glimpse of a long-awaited proposal to redevelop a historic district.

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