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A hop back to wartime Britain

A hop back to wartime Britain

Hundreds of people enjoyed a spot of nostalgia at Fort in the Forties.

Wonder goal out of all worlds

Wonder goal out of all worlds

Ebbsfleet midfielder Sam Deering has admitted his wonder goal from the halfway line was a once-in-a-lifetime strike.

Court for man who 'stole smartphones, laptops and a TV'

Court for man who 'stole smartphones, laptops and a TV'

A man has appeared in court accused of stealing smartphones, laptops and various other items during a two week crime spree.

Gravesham 'least worthwhile' place in UK

Gravesham 'least worthwhile' place in UK

People in Gravesham feel their lives are the least worthwhile in the UK, according to a national survey - but they are pretty happy about it anyway.

Gemma Arterton returns home for next film

Gemma Arterton returns home for next film

Kent girl turned Hollywood star Gemma Arterton is returning to her home town to shoot her next film.

Man set for crown court after robbery charge

Man set for crown court after robbery charge

An 18-year-old man is due in court after an alleged robbery that left another teenager in hospital with head injuries.

Woman in serious condition after being hit by car

Woman in serious condition after being hit by car

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 30s was knocked down by a black Mercedes, leaving her seriously hurt.

Driver injured as vehicles hit wall

Driver injured as vehicles hit wall

A man in his 70s has been treated for head injuries after two vehicles collided and hit a wall.

Car fire blocks motorway

Car fire blocks motorway

A slip road leading from a busy motorway was closed after a Mercedes caught fire.

Bank evacuated after fire

Bank evacuated after fire

Firefighters were called to Natwest bank in Gravesend this afternoon

VIDEO: Man caught flytipping in residential street

VIDEO: Man caught flytipping in residential street

A man has been caught on camera dumping black sacks full of hay and other waste in a residential street.

Friends’ fitting tribute to Charlie

Friends’ fitting tribute to Charlie

Friends of a tragic teenager who took his own life have opened a sports centre in an impoverished part of India in his name.

Big support for Jack at West Ham

Big support for Jack at West Ham

Thousands of pounds could be raised for a young boy fighting cancer at West Ham's Premier League clash with Southampton today.

Fleet boss on two-goal Deering

Fleet boss on two-goal Deering

Daryl McMahon is full of praise for midfielder Sam Deering after he scored from the halfway line on Saturday.

Halfway to paradise

Halfway to paradise

Fleet open scoring in home win from the halfway line - inside just EIGHT seconds!

Project to rebuild destroyed school

Project to rebuild destroyed school

Four people inspired to help a community following a horrifying earthquake are raising money to rebuild a school.

War memorial found in church garden

War memorial found in church garden

A new memorial has been blessed honouring war heroes.

Children left stranded by bus no-show

Children left stranded by bus no-show

Youngsters are having their start to the new school year disrupted by a bus which has repeatedly failed to turn up for part of its route.

Girl, 4, gets arm trapped in supermarket lift

Girl, 4, gets arm trapped in supermarket lift

A father has told of his attempts to free his daughter after her arm became trapped in the door of a supermarket lift.

Messenger Comment: grammars and the ABC of success

Messenger Comment: grammars and the ABC of success

This week's Messenger Comment considers the decision by Meopham School to consult parents over becoming a grammar.

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