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All in for Sport Relief

All in for Sport Relief

People across Dartford and Gravesham are getting active to raise money for Sport Relief.

Late chance for Shields to shine

Late chance for Shields to shine

Sean Shields is ready to help Ebbsfleet fight for the National League South title after his surprise recall from loan.

Popular school could expand to take 840 pupils

Popular school could expand to take 840 pupils

Parents have been consulted about expansion plans but there are fears over traffic problems

Parents call for school crossings 'before someone is killed'

Parents call for school crossings 'before someone is killed'

Online petition launched calling on council chiefs to provide zebra crossings

First primary school for Ebbsfleet Garden City

First primary school for Ebbsfleet Garden City

The first primary school for Ebbsfleet Garden City has been approved.

Former Sikh temple up for sale

Former Sikh temple up for sale

A former Sikh temple has gone on the market.

Good Morning surprise for caring mum Vicki

Good Morning surprise for caring mum Vicki

A mum who lost two young sons to a rare genetic condition had a surprise visit from a famous face to thank her for her work helping others.

Mixed feelings for Macca

Mixed feelings for Macca

Ebbsfleet are seven games from promotion although boss Daryl McMahon has mixed feelings about their form.

Visitors 'want to play for Fleet'

Visitors 'want to play for Fleet'

Jordan Parkes thinks he knows why Ebbsfleet have found life more difficult at home than on the road this season.

'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

The Prime Minister has been urged to sort out the problems of congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing before spending billions on a new one.

Russell brands new Thames Crossing plans 'terrible'

Russell brands new Thames Crossing plans 'terrible'

Comedian Russell Brand has blasted the 'terrible plan' to build a new Thames Crossing connecting Kent and Essex.

Workmen 'lucky to be alive' after cutting through cable

Workmen 'lucky to be alive' after cutting through cable

Two workmen are lucky to be alive after cutting through an electricity cable - the shock of which burnt their clothes off and left them red raw.

Fleet kids come up short

Fleet kids come up short

Charlton will play Dartford in the Kent Senior Cup final after winning 2-0 at Ebbsfleet on Tuesday night.

Jam jar appeal to help Cyclopark's big event

Jam jar appeal to help Cyclopark's big event

A stunt spectacular at the Cyclopark will be lit up as the sun sets - but organisers need your help.

Singer lends star power to charity colour run

Singer lends star power to charity colour run

The Wanted singer Tom Parker has teamed up with local hospice ellenor for a charity colour run.

Thousands raised in Catherine's memory

Thousands raised in Catherine's memory

Almost £4,000 has been raised in memory of a young woman who died suddenly while working in Greece.

Smirking man jailed for ‘ugly’ church theft

Smirking man jailed for ‘ugly’ church theft

A man has been jailed for breaking into a construction site at a church.

KCC backs Option C but calls for better road links to new Thames crossing

KCC backs Option C but calls for better road links to new Thames crossing

County councillors are backing Option C east of Gravesend for a lower Thames crossing, despite widespread opposition from local people.

Police officer dies in Greece road accident

Police officer dies in Greece road accident

A police officer from Kent died when she lost control of a Jeep and crashed while on holiday in Greece, an inquest heard.

School tackling ban ‘would be disastrous for future of rugby’

School tackling ban ‘would be disastrous for future of rugby’

Rugby clubs are not swayed by doctors and academics who have publicly called on government ministers to ban tackling in schools.

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