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Women ride to Cambodia for charity

Women ride to Cambodia for charity

Four women have raised more than £20,000 as they cycle across Vietnam and Cambodia.

Neighbours 'not surprised' by stab attack

Neighbours 'not surprised' by stab attack

A double stabbing is thought to be linked to ongoing anti-social behaviour and violence at a home in one road.

Drug-driver admits killing elderly woman

Drug-driver admits killing elderly woman

A driver who caused the death of a pensioner after knocking her down with his car while under the influence of cannabis has been told to expect jail.

Schoolboy loses cancer battle

Schoolboy loses cancer battle

A young boy whose second battle with cancer inspired donations and messages of support from all over the world has died from his illness.

Two people critical after stabbing horror

Two people critical after stabbing horror

Two people are in a critical condition after a stabbing tonight.

New 24-hour gym

New 24-hour gym

An Anytime Fitness branch has opened in a town-centre shopping area.

Plans for homes on pub sites

Plans for homes on pub sites

Big plans are being made for two pubs to be turned into new homes as the fate of another hangs in the balance.

Shoppers flock to new-look market

Shoppers flock to new-look market

A town market is open again after 10 months following a £1.8 million refurbishment.

Sniffer dog catches drug dealer

Sniffer dog catches drug dealer

A dealer who had four bags of cocaine and heroin on him was identified thanks to a sniffer dog and jailed for four years

Care company keen to improve after CQC report

Care company keen to improve after CQC report

An award-winning entrepreneur has leapt to the defence of his care company after it was criticised by watchdog inspectors.

Car and van crashed 'head-on'

Car and van crashed 'head-on'

Police and paramedics were called to a 'head-on' crash last night.

Police crackdown on cross-border crime

Police crackdown on cross-border crime

Police have teamed up with officers from the Metropolitan Police to crackdown on cross-border crime.

On your bike!

On your bike!

A million-pound development which allows people to cycle to the train station and park up in a safe, dry and secure hub has opened.

Road closed after roundabout crash

Road closed after roundabout crash

Police have closed a road following an accident overnight.

Cash and jewellery stolen from home

Cash and jewellery stolen from home

Four men are suspected of stealing cash and jewellery in a burglary in the early hours of this morning.

Historic market ready to reopen after refurb

Historic market ready to reopen after refurb

Gravesend Borough Market will re-open tomorrow with a new look to mark another chapter in its long history.

‘Shooting-range’ bus stop may reopen by Christmas

‘Shooting-range’ bus stop may reopen by Christmas

Part of a bus route shut off after drivers were targeted with catapults and shot at with air rifles could return to operation before Christmas.

Finance company moves in to old Blockbuster site

Finance company moves in to old Blockbuster site

A former Transport Minister cut the ribbon on a new headquarters for a peer-to-peer lending company - moving into an ex-Blockbuster store.

Fleet best place for Jack to thrive

Fleet best place for Jack to thrive

Rising midfield star Jack Powell is best off staying at Ebbsfleet for now, according to his manager.

Crematorium ‘fit for 21st century’ nearing completion

Crematorium ‘fit for 21st century’ nearing completion

Gravesham’s first crematorium is on target to open its doors in a matter of weeks, with the ability to beam services all over the world.

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