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New Thames Crossing 'will not help Dartford'

New Thames Crossing 'will not help Dartford'

Campaigners battling to keep a new Lower Thames Crossing away from Gravesham’s countryside insist such plans will not help traffic in Dartford.

Ashmore aiming high

Ashmore aiming high

Ebbsfleet goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore says winning the league title is their main objective this season.

Celebrities to join ellenor in remembering victims of 9/11

Celebrities to join ellenor in remembering victims of 9/11

The ellenor hospice care charity has been selected as one of few charities to take part in a global event to remember the victims of 9/11.

Council wants young entrepreneurs

Council wants young entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs are invited to get involved with a new youth market to help them hone their career skills.

Keds: We're ready for you

Keds: We're ready for you

Danny Kedwell says title favourites Ebbsfleet are ready for whatever National League South throws at them.

More time in prison for mug attacker

More time in prison for mug attacker

A man needed two operations for facial injuries after he was assaulted with a mug, a court heard.

Police probe after ex-EastEnders star's Twitter hacked

Police probe after ex-EastEnders star's Twitter hacked

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has had her Twitter account hacked, leaving fans concerned over her well-being.

Victim suffered cracked skull in pub car park attack

Victim suffered cracked skull in pub car park attack

Police are hunting an attacker who punched a man to the ground in a pub car park, causing him to suffer a fractured skull and a brain haemorrhage.

Woman heartbroken as birds stolen from aviary

Woman heartbroken as birds stolen from aviary

A woman whose hobby is breeding birds has fallen victim to thieves, who stole 22 of her canaries and budgies.

Sailor's epic journey for charity

Sailor's epic journey for charity

One man’s quest to spread the joys of sailing and raise thousands of pounds for charity saw him dock his boat in Gravesend.

Artist’s work on display near pier that he loved

 Artist’s work on display near pier that he loved

A Kent artist who was in love with the river has his paintings displayed around the Town Pier in celebration of his life.

Fleet kids step up

Fleet kids step up

Two of Ebbsfleet's academy graduates have joined the first-team squad and signed one-year contracts.

Medieval church given £24,000 grant

Medieval church given £24,000 grant

A church is set to receive more than £20,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to help restore stonework and modernise facilities.

Thug jailed for stabbing rival in chest with scissors

Thug jailed for stabbing rival in chest with scissors

A thug who left a rival soaked in blood and fighting for his life after stabbing him in the chest with a pair of scissors has been locked up.

Thugs spray toxic substance in man's face at his home

Thugs spray toxic substance in man's face at his home

A man has reported being sprayed with a harmful substance in his own home as a group of men kicked a hole in his front door.

Caravan destroyed by fire

Caravan destroyed by fire

Two fire engines were called to tackle a caravan fire, which left it completely destroyed.

Fleet move has Jack excited

Fleet move has Jack excited

Jack Powell can’t wait to get started at Ebbsfleet after being shown the club’s vision of the future.

Man wanted in connection with assault

Man wanted in connection with assault

A man is wanted in connection with an assault in North Kent.

Vehicle on fire on the motorway

Vehicle on fire on the motorway

A fire vehicle was reported on the A2 near Bluewater.

Work on £1.8m market hall refurbishment ‘going well’

 Work on £1.8m market hall refurbishment ‘going well’

The new market hall is on its way to being ready with the help of £1.8 million from a community fund.

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