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Conquering the peaks in memory of friend

Conquering the peaks in memory of friend

Nearly 10 years after a teenager died from previously undiagnosed leukaemia, his best friend has completed a mountainous task in his memory.

Opening date set for revamped market

Opening date set for revamped market

Work continues on a major revamp of a town's old market hall and there's not too much longer to wait until it's open.

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

A woman fighting for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly woman was killed in a collision with a car is determined to keep the pressure on.

New trial date for death driver

New trial date for death driver

The trial of a driver accused of causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving in Gravesend has been brought forward.

Man hurt in two-car smash

Man hurt in two-car smash

A man was treated at the roadside after a crash involving two vehicles outside a parade of shops.

Not good enough

Not good enough

Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon couldn't defend his players after they dropped more points in National South on Saturday.

Firefighters delayed by inconsiderate parking

Firefighters delayed by inconsiderate parking

Drivers have been warned about the dangers of inconsiderate parking after a fire engine was delayed in its bid to reach a vehicle ablaze in Gravesend.

‘I wouldn’t trust anyone else to look after Charlie’

‘I wouldn’t trust anyone else to look after Charlie’

You are unlikely to find a greater bond between a woman and her grandson than this one.

Overturned vehicle partially closes the A2

Overturned vehicle partially closes the A2

An accident closed part of the A2 near Bluewater

‘We will do better’ pledge as bus complaints grow

 ‘We will do better’ pledge as bus complaints grow

People and councillors alike acknowledge a growing problem with bus services in Kent.

Fragile Fleet held again

Fragile Fleet held again

Ebbsfleet twice led Hemel Hempstead on Saturday but failed to see the game out.

Thieves take 127 trees from garden

Thieves take 127 trees from garden

An investigation is under way after thieves stole more than 100 trees from a couple’s back garden in an overnight raid.

Man stabbed in the back outside pub

Man stabbed in the back outside pub

Police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed in the back outside a pub.

By-election results are in. Meet your new councillors

By-election results are in. Meet your new councillors

The results are in, here are your newest councillors.

Celebrating the best in business

Celebrating the best in business

Today is the last day to get your entry in for the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards. Here is another contender.

Demolished police station to be replaced by homes

Demolished police station to be replaced by homes

Gravesend’s old police station has been demolished ahead of plans to build dozens of new flats in the heart of the town.

Outstanding care, but improvements needed at hospice

Outstanding care, but improvements needed at hospice

A hospice that underwent a surprise inspection has been told although it requires improvement, it provides outstanding care.

Police raid cannabis factory

Police raid cannabis factory

A cannabis factory containing around 100 plants worth £41,000 has been found in Kent.

Road closed after accident

Road closed after accident

A main road into a town's been shut after a crash believed to have involved a pedestrian.

Rio Olympics: Relay good day for GB

Rio Olympics: Relay good day for GB

Dina Asher-Smith will run in her second Final of the Olympics on Friday night after helping the GB 4x100m through their semi-final.

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