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Fraudster posing as police steal £15k from pensioner

Fraudster posing as police steal £15k from pensioner

Police have warned residents to be vigilant after fraudsters told a pensioner she needed to pay thousands of pounds to bail her niece out of custody.

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Kids fundraise for orangutans suffering due to Covid-19 and deforestation

Kids fundraise for orangutans suffering due to Covid-19 and deforestation

The grandchildren of a Sumatran Orangutan Society voluntary ambassador have raised more than £300 for apes thanks to a coronavirus obstacle course.

"Minute mathematics is not a sporting outcome"

"Minute mathematics is not a sporting outcome"

Ebbsfleet United say they are no closer to finding out their fate in the National League.

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Seven players depart Ebbsfleet

Seven players depart Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet United have announced which players won’t be receiving new contracts at the club.

Neighbours praise fire crew after pensioner rescued from blaze

Neighbours praise fire crew after pensioner rescued from blaze

An elderly man is believed to still be recovering in hospital after firefighters saved him from a kitchen fire.

Woodland battle goes to High Court

Woodland battle goes to High Court

Gravesham council officers have been granted an interim injunction to stop an unauthorised development before a High Court hearing later this week.

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Mystery NHS tributes puzzle village

Mystery NHS tributes puzzle village

Giant blue heart tributes to the NHS have appeared on roads in one Kent town, puzzling locals and council chiefs.

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Here's how people are celebrating VE Day in lockdown

Here's how people are celebrating VE Day in lockdown

Despite being in isolation due to government guidelines, many people are still determined to celebrate the day peace was declared 75 years ago.

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Rainbows with your rubbish

Rainbows with your rubbish

Waste and recycling collection vehicles have been decorated to thank all key workers for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.

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It's game over for Fleet skipper

It's game over for Fleet skipper

Ebbsfleet United captain Jack King has announced his retirement.

Lockdown support reaches more than 5,000

Lockdown support reaches more than 5,000

A council-run support scheme has been offered to self-isolating and vulnerable residents in lockdown.

Deaf student to speak at House of Commons

Deaf student to speak at House of Commons

A five-year-old boy who was born deaf will perform a story he has written before parliament

Man given CPR after house blaze rescue

Man given CPR after house blaze rescue

A man was rescued by fire crews last night after neighbours called 999.

Waiting game for Fleet

Waiting game for Fleet

Ebbsfleet United are hoping news of a decision on their future comes soon.

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Police search for missing Sarah

Police search for missing Sarah

Police officers have been seen scouring a rural location for murdered mum-of-five Sarah Wellgreen.

Foo Fighters inspired vicar camps out for the homeless

Foo Fighters inspired vicar camps out for the homeless

A reverend has vlogged his backgarden camping experience to raise money for a homeless charity

'Why I stayed in Nepal during lockdown'

'Why I stayed in Nepal during lockdown'

A grandfather has told why he stayed in Nepal during the coronavirus pandemic and how he is helping the community while there.

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School launches fundraiser to keep PPE workshop open

School launches fundraiser to keep PPE workshop open

A secondary school is appealing for funds to help it continue its supply of vital equipment to frontline workers

Children's book explains pandemic while raising money for the NHS

Children's book explains pandemic while raising money for the NHS

A dental student and book illustrator have joined forces to help little ones find the Covid-19 pandemic a little less scary.

Pile-up closes A2

Pile-up closes A2

A multi-vehicle crash on the A2 forced emergency services to close the road.

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