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Missing 15-year-old found

Missing 15-year-old found

A teenage boy who disappeared while wearing a blazer and tie, has been found safe and well.

Creative Pocahontas celebrations

Creative Pocahontas celebrations

Giant feathers were created from bamboo canes and tissue paper ready for a parade celebrating Gravesham’s famous princess.

Flipping 'eck!

Flipping 'eck!

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

Celebrate new-look clock tower

Celebrate new-look clock tower

Restoration work on one of Gravesend's landmarks will be officially unveiled next month.

Dementia charity has big plans for an exciting year

Dementia charity has big plans for an exciting year

The Messenger's Charity of the Year for 2017 has plans for a community cafe, an adult sensory room and more.

Wayne’s world of amazing photos

Wayne’s world of amazing photos

If your average day is spent stuck indoors, you probably don’t appreciate just how much beautiful landscape and wildlife there is in north Kent.

Chucking the chocolate to save lives

Chucking the chocolate to save lives

A 26-year-old jogger who had a cardiac arrest at 26 is ditching chocolate treats to raise cash for others.

Theatre gives refugees a stage to tell their story

Theatre gives refugees a stage to tell their story

The incredible stories behind the hundreds of refugees who have come to the UK to escape conflict are the focus of a new community theatre production.

New wheelie bins being rolled out

New wheelie bins being rolled out

Black sacks are being replaced in a bid to keep the streets cleaner.

Thumb's up for shop's double boost

Thumb's up for shop's double boost

A shop manager made not one but two generous offers to a charity that supports people with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Councillors vote to increase their allowances

Councillors vote to increase their allowances

The room was split as councillors debated whether or not to increase the amount of money they can claim for travel and other expenses.

Better than mum’s roast!

Better than mum’s roast!

This pub has been named as one of the best in the country for a Sunday lunch.

Family suffers terrifying gun ordeal

Family suffers terrifying gun ordeal

Four men said to have been armed with a sawn-off shotgun, stun gun, and a knife, have gone on trial accused of aggravated burglary.

McMahon: We go again

McMahon: We go again

Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon expects his team to start another winning run.

Council tax WILL rise in this borough

Council tax WILL rise in this borough

Councillors have voted for a 'modest' increase in council tax by a small majority.

Bluewater Christmas present theft suspects released

Bluewater Christmas present theft suspects released

Three men, who were arrested after a pensioner's brand new car full of Christmas presents was stolen, have not been charged with the theft.

We defended too deep

We defended too deep

Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon felt his team lacked composure in defence on Tuesday night

Mum is more than happy to see her two boys acting up

Mum is more than happy to see her two boys acting up

Two young brothers already have impressive CVs having starred alongside the likes of actor Idris Elba and comedian Keith Lemon.

Running to ease baby heartache

Running to ease baby heartache

A runner is primed for some intense training for the London Marathon and raise thousands of pounds to support women who have suffered a miscarriage.

Fleet lose top spot

Fleet lose top spot

Ebbsfleet are knocked off the top of National League South after dropping points on Tuesday night.

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