A walk in Gravesend ended in horror when a West Highland terrier was attacked by dogs.

A pedestrian is critically ill in hospital today after being hit by a car in a town centre.

North Kent’s magistrates’ court will only open three days a week after a drop in crime... and a lack of criminals.

Historians are crying out for a place to safely display Gravesham’s artefacts after priceless relics were stolen.

Precious pictures of a boy who died aged 10 are among treasured possessions stolen in a raid on a family home.

Six people were injured after a serious smash involving four cars and a lorry on the M25.

The former home of author Charles Dickens is a step closer to being permanently opened to the public for the first time since his death in 1870.

Kent County Council paid financial advisers thousands in an extraordinary attempt to prevent councillors' expenses being taxed, it can be revealed.

Roadworks will continue to burden businesses, with no date of completion in sight.

A commuter has told of the moment passengers fought back panic to evacuate a smoking train.

A man was taken to hospital after he was cut during an alleged assault.

While the riverside may have changed, the vessel making its short journey from Town Pier Pontoon to Tilbury and back has remained a familiar sight...

A schoolgirl who was struck by a car and thrown into the path of an oncoming bus has appeared on television.

Gravesend is to get its own crematorium, the Gravesend Messenger can exclusively reveal.

Bar and restaurant owners are furious after roadworks “killed” their weekly trade.

A garage is hoping to win this year’s Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards, supported by the Messenger.

Vandals are being hunted after the paintwork on several vehicles was left badly damaged in a string of suspected acid attacks.

Results are pouring in for GCSEs, with one student celebrating yet to start secondary school!

A robber who wielded an imitation gun in several store raids has been jailed for eight years.

Meet another entrant to our Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards 2013.