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Teen narrowly misses man's heart in train stabbing

Teen narrowly misses man's heart in train stabbing

A teenager has been locked up for seven and a half years for repeatedly stabbing a man on a train.

Christmas under threat?

Christmas under threat?

Festive events are set to be among the casualties of government as Gravesham council prepares to make major savings.

Coach driver killed three in motorway horror crash

Coach driver killed three in motorway horror crash

A jury has heard how an elderly driver smashed a coach into the back of a car parked on a hard shoulder, killing three and seriously injuring another.

Lucky shopper serenaded by soul singer

Lucky shopper serenaded by soul singer

Singer FiL Straughan gave an impromptu performance for a customer in a village store.

Strangers force man home to steal from him

Strangers force man home to steal from him

Two men forced a man to take them to his home, then stole from him.

Playing an important part in the community

Playing an important part in the community

A law firm with a long history knows the importance of supporting those around you.

Brave mum’s marathon challenge

Brave mum’s marathon challenge

A mother of four who suffered two strokes is taking on a massive challenge.

Hammering home support

Hammering home support

Gravesend Grammar School students and staff banded together for an epic non-uniform day effort for Jack Howard.

Jury considers verdict in acid bath murder trial

Jury considers verdict in acid bath murder trial

The jury has retired in the trial of a man accused of murdering a PC, dismembering his body and dissolving it in acid after a 'sex game gone wrong'.

Party time with kindergarten superheroes

Party time with kindergarten superheroes

A new kindergarten was officially opened with a visit from a superhero and a princess.

Purrfect ending to story of missing cat

Purrfect ending to story of missing cat

An inquisitive cat who went missing after jumping into the back of a mattress delivery van has returned home after more than two months.

Clean-living Dolly marks 100 years

Clean-living Dolly marks 100 years

The centenarian celebrated her birthday in style with dozens of cards, a party and a good old trip down memory lane.

Goals never in doubt

Goals never in doubt

Fleet boss Daryl McMahon gives his verdict on weekend win over Truro - and going second in the table.

Couple forced to shut Valley shop

Couple forced to shut Valley shop

After two decades of selling fresh fruit and vegetables to loyal customers, Valley Arch Pick Your Own will be closing this Christmas Eve.

Fleet go second

Fleet go second

Jack Powell scores twice as Ebbsfleet climb to second in National League South.

'Serial killer' branded a liar for second time

'Serial killer' branded a liar for second time

Stephen Port, who tried to frame one of his alleged victims for the murder of another, has been caught out during questioning.

Man 'bashed over head' in ATM robbery

Man 'bashed over head' in ATM robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reportedly attacked and robbed of cash, a bank card, passport and mobile phone.

Bus service stopped after air rifle and catapult attacks

Bus service stopped after air rifle and catapult attacks

Part of a well-used bus route has become a no-go zone for after vehicles were pelted by catapults, obstructed by debris and shot at with air rifles.

Children 'started heath blaze'

Children 'started heath blaze'

Youngsters are thought to have started a fire on Dartford Heath.

It’s got everything you need to put on a fun-filled event

It’s got everything you need to put on a fun-filled event

There's plenty of fun and games at this firm...

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