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Huge funding boost for Gravesend

Huge funding boost for Gravesend

Youngsters are designing a new playground and the clock tower is getting a £172k refurb thanks to lottery and community funding.

Fish: Let's see how they cope

Fish: Let's see how they cope

Ebbsfleet's Matt Fish says the pressure is shifting to Maidstone and Sutton in the National South title race.

'Health hazard' lorry park to close

'Health hazard' lorry park to close

A popular lorry park is being shut for a deep clean after Highways England declared it a health hazard.

Scouting for Girls top bill at BFestival

 Scouting for Girls top bill at BFestival

Scouting For Girls will headline BFestival at Gay Dawn Farm in Longfield this summer.

Deadline looms for new Lower Thames Crossing

Deadline looms for new Lower Thames Crossing

After eight weeks of fierce debate and protests, Highways England will close its public consultation at 11.45pm tomorrow.

Fleet keeper stars for England

Fleet keeper stars for England

Ebbsfleet's Brandon Hall kept a clean sheet as England C won 2-0 in Ukraine on Tuesday.

Man released without charge in relation to Kent father's death

Man released without charge in relation to Kent father's death

Prosecutors have decided to take no action over the death of a 39-year-old father after a row at Victoria train station.

Thugs choke man unconscious for his Rolex

Thugs choke man unconscious for his Rolex

Two men who choked a man unconscious to steal a £15,000 Rolex watch from his wrist have been jailed.

Brothers charged after man 'stabbed in chest'

Brothers charged after man 'stabbed in chest'

Two brothers have been charged with possessing a weapon and grievous bodily harm after a man was injured in a suspected stabbing.

Church hit with legal claim over care home 'drug abuse'

Church hit with legal claim over care home 'drug abuse'

Former residents of a children’s home are pursuing legal action against the Church of England for allegedly covering up years of drug abuse.

Millions raised for Sport Relief

Millions raised for Sport Relief

Schools, supermarkets and fitness buffs all helped Dartford and Gravesham contribute to Sport Relief’s record breaking £55m total.

Sheringham back with a bang

Sheringham back with a bang

Charlie Sheringham was thrilled to be back in the Ebbsfleet team on Saturday.

Armed police storm train in hunt for 'man with gun'

Armed police storm train in hunt for 'man with gun'

Armed police stormed a train after a man was hurt in a "disturbance" involving several people - one of whom reportedly made threats with a gun.

Just days left to have your say

Just days left to have your say

Consultation on proposals for the Lower Thames Crossing closes on March 24.

Action plan aims to ease life on civvy street

Action plan aims to ease life on civvy street

Ex-service people are suffering health and housing problems

McMahon praises 'brave' Fleet

McMahon praises 'brave' Fleet

Ebbsfleet scored six goals on Saturday but their performance pleased boss Daryl McMahon more than the result.

Trains back to normal after engineering work

Trains back to normal after engineering work

Emergency engineering work caused widespread train cancellations this morning, but services are now back to normal.

Ivy's zest for life as strong as ever on 105th birthday

Ivy's zest for life as strong as ever on 105th birthday

Friends and family gathered to celebrate with Ivy Woolcock as she reached the grand age of 105.

Six of the best for Fleet

Six of the best for Fleet

Ebbsfleet tightened their grip on top spot in National South by thrashing Hemel Hempstead 6-0 at Stonebridge Road.

Police arrest 14 linked to massive cannabis factory

Police arrest 14 linked to massive cannabis factory

Officers have now arrested a total of 14 people in connection with the discovery of a multimillion pound cannabis factory following a series of raids.

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