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Serious crash after drunk passenger pulled handbrake

Serious crash after drunk passenger pulled handbrake

A drunk passenger who caused a car to crash and flip over when he pulled the handbrake - leaving two seriously injured - has walked free from court.

Police warning after fake officers commit burglaries

Police warning after fake officers commit burglaries

People claiming to be officers have been targeting people's homes, police warn.

Several people charged as police target break-ins

Several people charged as police target break-ins

A number of people have been charged as part of Operation Castle, a police crackdown on burglaries.

McMahon pleased to progress in Trophy

McMahon pleased to progress in Trophy

Daryl McMahon admitted Ebbsfleet's 4-2 FA Trophy win over Harrow Borough was all about the result rather than performance.

Prankster storms X Factor stage on live TV

Prankster storms X Factor stage on live TV

A serial prankster stormed the X Factor stage while contestant Honey G was performing last night.

Fleet through

Fleet through

Jack Powell inspired Ebbsfleet's 4-2 FA Trophy win over Harrow Borough - scoring one and making two others.

Thames fleet gives retiring Barrier pals farewell blast

Thames fleet gives retiring Barrier pals farewell blast

Ships on the Thames blew their horns to thank two friends who have helped keep mariners safe on the river, before they retired.

Serial killer jailed for life for murdering four men

Serial killer jailed for life for murdering four men

A serial killer who drugged and murdered four men he met on gay dating websites will die in prison, a judge has ruled.

And the waiting is over...

And the waiting is over...

The winner of this year’s Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards will be unveiled tonight.

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.

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