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Fund to help disabled man halfway there

Fund to help disabled man halfway there

An online fundraiser to help a disabled pensioner replace his stolen mobility scooter is almost halfway to its target.

Mixed feelings for Bubb

Mixed feelings for Bubb

Bradley Bubb marked his first league start since August with a goal on Tuesday, but was disappointed after Ebbsleet failed to hold on against Hampton.

Music, lights, lanterns and dancing elves

Music, lights, lanterns and dancing elves

Snow began to fall in Dartford, and Gravesend erupted into a sea of light, music and dance, during the Christmas light switch ons.

Drugs, risky sex, blackmail, and now murder

Drugs, risky sex, blackmail, and now murder

Two murder cases have put the spotlight on the gay dating app Grindr. For many men it's a convenient way to meet up - but there is a darker side...

‘I want my mum to be there on my big day’

‘I want my mum to be there on my big day’

A daughter whose mum has cancer for a third time is trying to raise thousands of pounds so she can live, and make it to her wedding.

McMahon tells players what is expected of them

McMahon tells players what is expected of them

Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon has demanded an immediate response after the worst performance under his tenure.

Teens arrested after police chase

Teens arrested after police chase

Two teenagers are in custody on suspicion of stealing a car, carrying a weapon and drug dealing.

War hero, 92, falls down 14ft care home laundry shaft

War hero, 92, falls down 14ft care home laundry shaft

An investigation has been launched into how an elderly man, who is virtually deaf and blind, fell 14ft down a laundry shaft at a care home.

McMahon: We were poor

McMahon: We were poor

Daryl McMahon says Fleet played their worst 45 minutes in his time as manager on Tuesday night.

Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

A pensioner was robbed in his own home after answering the door to three men who restrained him and stole cash.

Serial killer being linked to 58 other deaths

Serial killer being linked to 58 other deaths

A gay serial killer who was today found guilty of murdering four young men he met online is now being linked to 58 other drug-related deaths.

Serial killer guilty of murdering men he met online

Serial killer guilty of murdering men he met online

A serial killer has been found guilty of murdering four men he met on gay dating sites, including a young chef from Kent.

Arrest after knifepoint robbery

Arrest after knifepoint robbery

A large knife was seized by police and a man arrested after a "knifepoint robbery" in a town centre street.

'Callous' scammers steal pensioner's car and gifts

'Callous' scammers steal pensioner's car and gifts

A warning's gone out after a pensioner had his precious new car and all the presents inside stolen by scammers at Bluewater.

Fleet pegged back

Fleet pegged back

Ebbsfleet conceded a late equaliser to drop more points at home in National League South on Tuesday.

How well did we do?

How well did we do?

School children covered in spots (of the Pudsey variety) raised thousands for Children in Need, as the totals are totted up.

Award winners line up to work with young director

Award winners line up to work with young director

A young film-maker has attracted the interest of an award-winning cast and crew for her latest short film.

Teen in court after man 'killed with one punch'

Teen in court after man 'killed with one punch'

A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murder after a man was allegedly killed with one punch during an argument.

Window cleaner conned pensioner

Window cleaner conned pensioner

A window cleaner conned a 91-year-old woman out of thousands of pounds after failing to carry out some extra DIY work.

Ball raises amazing £110,000 for charity

Ball raises amazing £110,000 for charity

A charity celebrated its 20th anniversary in style by raising a record-breaking £110,000 at its annual ball.

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