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A test of nerve: Panic Room business proves a storming success

A test of nerve: Panic Room business proves a storming success

A couple who set up fiendish challenges through their Panic Room series are celebrating an extraordinary year of growth.

Engineering works delay train services

Engineering works delay train services

Trains running from London to Kent have been delayed by engineering works at Hither Green.

Robber raids shop armed with plank of wood

Robber raids shop armed with plank of wood

Police are hunting a robber who raided a shop waving a plank of wood and threatened two men behind the counter.

Gravesend - as you've never seen it before

Gravesend - as you've never seen it before

A photographer has taken a series of amazing nocturnal pictures of his home town that have created a storm of interest.

Heritage Quarter project "definitely on" say developers

Heritage Quarter project "definitely on" say developers

Developers behind Gravesend's long-awaited Heritage Quarter have promised "definite news" about the project after speculation about its future.

Car fire on A2

Car fire on A2

Firefighters were called out to deal with a fire on one of the busiest routes in Kent.

Dog walker assaulted in park

Dog walker assaulted in park

A woman was injured after being attacked while walking her dog.

Church faces massive payout for abuse

Church faces massive payout for abuse

The Church of England may be forced to pay a six-figure sum in damages for child abuse carried out at a home for girls.

Gas works misery goes into final stage

Gas works misery goes into final stage

A major gas works project that has caused long delays in Gravesend town centre is about to enter its final stage.

Drury helping to drive the point home

Drury helping to drive the point home

Midfielder Andy Drury is getting Fleet boss Daryl McMahon’s message out onto the pitch.

Flats to replace disused hospital block

Flats to replace disused hospital block

A former maternity unit will be knocked down to make room for homes.

Kent passengers pay top dollar for station parking

Kent passengers pay top dollar for station parking

A Kent station has one of the most expensive railway station car parks in the country, it's been revealed.

Dream holiday turns to tragedy

Dream holiday turns to tragedy

A wife discovered her husband unresponsive at the bottom of a pool after he had gone for a swim to cool down.

Ceremony to mark 400th anniversary of Pocahontas' death

Ceremony to mark 400th anniversary of Pocahontas' death

A US ambassador was among the guests at a service to mark the 400th anniversary of Pocahontas' death in Gravesend.

Striker Kedwell has it all

Striker Kedwell has it all

Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon has praised the all-round game of striker Danny Kedwell.

Roadworks continue on major route

Roadworks continue on major route

Maintenance work blamed for causing huge delays on the A2 are scheduled to continue tonight and tomorrow.

Delays ease on A2 after works overrun

Delays ease on A2 after works overrun

Delays have now cleared after overrunning roadworks led to miles of queues on the A2.

Man stabbed as burglars barge into family home

Man stabbed as burglars barge into family home

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after three burglars barged their way into his family home and stabbed him.

Public loos going down the pan

Public loos going down the pan

Toilets are being shut due to council budget cuts, and you also expect increases to car park fares in the coming weeks.

Controversial head faces misconduct hearing

Controversial head faces misconduct hearing

A controversial head teacher who tried to ban primary school pupils from talking about Christmas has begun a two-week disciplinary hearing.

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