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Man held after temple burglary

Man held after temple burglary

A man is being held in custody on suspicion of burglary and police are hunting for two more people after cash was reportedly stolen from a temple.

Gravesend honours brave airmen who fought Nazis from town's airfield

Gravesend honours brave airmen who fought Nazis from town's airfield

It might now be a housing estate, but the part that Gravesend Airfield played in the war will never be forgotten as a memorial is unveiled.

Bail for youths arrested as part of temple trashing investigation

Bail for youths arrested as part of temple trashing investigation

Six teenagers have been arrested and bailed after video emerged of a former Sikh temple apparently being trashed.

Thrills and spills of Wheelchair Rugby League brought to our schools

Thrills and spills of Wheelchair Rugby League brought to our schools

Wheelchair Rugby League brings a fresh spin to PE lessons in local schools.

Weather warning for Kent

Weather warning for Kent

Dozens of homes evacuated and one man hospitalised as flooding continues to cause chaos in Kent.

WI group marks milestone in style with afternoon tea

WI group marks milestone in style with afternoon tea

They have been singing and dancing now for three decades, the perfect excuse for a bit of tea and cake.

Teenagers arrested after wheelchair theft

Teenagers arrested after wheelchair theft

Three teenagers have been arrested after a Paralympic athlete's stolen racing wheelchair was anonymously returned.

Fans sing and tills ring as town gets behind England

 Fans sing and tills ring as town gets behind England

As fans flock to go and watch the football tournament on the big screens, local pubs are making big bucks!

Flags raised in support of armed forces

Flags raised in support of armed forces

It's Armed Forces Day today so join in the festivities and show them your support.

£11k thieves on the loose

 £11k thieves on the loose

Two people who made off with thousands of pounds after breaking into a fast food shop remain on the run.

What does Brexit mean for business?

What does Brexit mean for business?

The results of the European referendum are in, concluding that as a nation we are opting out.

Fleet swoop for striker

Fleet swoop for striker

Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon has swooped to sign non-league hitman and former international striker Bradley Bubb.

Paralympic athlete's chair returned

Paralympic athlete's chair returned

A paralympic athlete's custom-built racing wheelchair has been returned after it was apparently stolen.

Today's the day to have your say!

Today's the day to have your say!

Voters have been heading to the polling stations since 7am this morning and thousands of postal votes are already in.

Riverside housing plan approved

Riverside housing plan approved

A huge development will restore an historic pier and the area around it after councillors gave permission for plans including a 13-storey tower block.

Fired-up Lewis on a mission

Fired-up Lewis on a mission

The pain of Ebbsfleet’s play-off final defeat to Maidstone will drive Stuart Lewis on to even greater efforts this season.

Travel delays and disruptions hit parts of Kent

Travel delays and disruptions hit parts of Kent

Trains are either delayed or cancelled today after thunderstorms hit parts of Kent last night.

Varney focused on Fleet

Varney focused on Fleet

Peter Varney insists his attempts to bring new investment to Charlton are not distracting him from his work at Ebbsfleet.

The town is looking blooming' marvellous

The town is looking blooming' marvellous

Queen and Commonwealth inspired creations make a royal appearance on the High Street.

Pocahontas is coming back to life

Pocahontas is coming back to life

The Native American ‘princess’ is being celebrated in a 9-month programme of events marking her journey to Kent 400 years ago.

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