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‘If it’s too much pressure, don’t be a footballer’

‘If it’s too much pressure, don’t be a footballer’

Ebbsfleet striker Dominic Poleon is happy to carry the weight of expectation as they aim to avoid relegation.

Month of disruption expected as major gasworks start

Month of disruption expected as major gasworks start

A project to replace old gas mains will shut parts of a busy main road in and out of a housing estate for more than a month.

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Town hall roof repairs set to continue

Town hall roof repairs set to continue

More scaffolding has been erected around a historic town venue to allow for repairs to the roof.

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‘We should have won so I can’t be proud’

‘We should have won so I can’t be proud’

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb was left to rue two defensive mistakes in their Boxing Day defeat to promotion-chasing Bromley.

Report: Poleon on target in Ebbsfleet defeat

Report: Poleon on target in Ebbsfleet defeat

Spirited Ebbsfleet gave Bromley a Boxing Day scare before losing at Stonebridge Road on Boxing Day.

How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

From crackers to festive treats, volunteers at a charity are going the extra mile for a special group of cats still looking for a home this Christmas.

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Former school uniform shop to become kebab house

Former school uniform shop to become kebab house

A third takeaway is set to open in a parade of shops, replacing a school uniform store after it moved 10 miles down the road.

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Ebbsfleet chairman quits role

Ebbsfleet chairman quits role

Dr Abdulla Al-Humaidi has resigned as Ebbsfleet United chairman - but the club insist it’s business as usual.

George Michael superfan celebrates Wham Christmas number one

George Michael superfan celebrates Wham Christmas number one

A George Michael superfan is celebrating after Wham’s festive hit was finally crowned Christmas number one.

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Kittens dumped by bins in sealed cardboard box

Kittens dumped by bins in sealed cardboard box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three tiny kittens were left by some bins in a residential area.

Curry house named best in Kent

Curry house named best in Kent

Two Indian restaurants have won big at an annual food awards.

Missing man found

Missing man found

A 53-year-old man who went missing last night has been found safe and well.

Old habits tough to break

Old habits tough to break

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb says changing the mindset of his attack-minded squad is no easy task.

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Family’s house fire horror just days before Christmas

Family’s house fire horror just days before Christmas

A dad-of-two’s kitchen was destroyed as it became “engulfed in flames” just days before Christmas.

Does anyone send Christmas cards anymore?

Does anyone send Christmas cards anymore?

The cost of stamps and rise of social media might have put an end to the annual sending of Christmas cards to our loved ones.

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More than 20 mattresses dumped along country lanes

More than 20 mattresses dumped along country lanes

Villagers awoke this morning to see lorry loads of mattresses scattered down two roads.

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Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

A youngster who was put on life support after catching a cold has been discharged.

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Long delays on busy route after multiple vehicle crash

Long delays on busy route after multiple vehicle crash

A busy street outside a town centre has been closed in both directions following reports of a serious crash.

Firefighters called to kitchen blaze

Firefighters called to kitchen blaze

Firefighters treated one person for suspected smoke inhalation after being called to a kitchen blaze this morning.

Fleet can take confidence from new approach

Fleet can take confidence from new approach

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb insisted his team’s defence-first approach against Barnet does not go against his forward-thinking outlook.

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