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Trial of man charged with murdering four people delayed

Trial of man charged with murdering four people delayed

An alleged serial killer - accused of murdering four gay men he met online and dumping their bodies - has been delayed in entering his plea.

Schoolgirl rushed to A&E after drinking Fruit Shoot

Schoolgirl rushed to A&E after drinking Fruit Shoot

A schoolgirl was rushed to hospital with sickness and a "burning throat" after drinking a Fruit Shoot which "tasted like oven cleaner".

McLean adds Fleet firepower

McLean adds Fleet firepower

Ebbsfleet United have signed former Premier League striker Aaron McLean.

Big year in store for our good cause

Big year in store for our good cause

The Messenger is delighted to introduce its charity of the year for 2016 – Parents Consortium, changing the lives of disabled children.

Ex-police officer jailed for raping young girl

Ex-police officer jailed for raping young girl

A former police officer who raped and molested a young girl more than 40 years ago has been locked up for nine years.

Macca back in the market

Macca back in the market

Ebbsfleet manager Daryl McMahon is looking to make more new signings this month.

Stadium deal sends a message

Stadium deal sends a message

Dr Abdulla Al-Humaidi says the redevelopment of Stonebridge Road will make a huge statement to Ebbsfleet’s rivals and the local community.

Shilow signs for Spurs

Shilow signs for Spurs

Ebbsfleet United teen star Shilow Tracey has completed his dream move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Murder trial hears wife 'treated worse than an animal'

Murder trial hears wife 'treated worse than an animal'

The trial of a man accused of murdering his partner and burying her under the patio heard blood traces in their home indicated a "violent struggle".

Man who fired stun gun in street locked up

Man who fired stun gun in street locked up

A serial offender who fired a stun gun disguised as a torch in the street has been jailed for five years.

Driver 'choked with laughter' before fatal crash

Driver 'choked with laughter' before fatal crash

A driver killed when his car smashed into a wall "choked with laughter" just moments before losing control of the vehicle, his brother has revealed.

Police need help in arson investigation

Police need help in arson investigation

Police are appealing for information after an alleged arson in Greenhithe in November.

Train evacuated after hammer fight in carriage

Train evacuated after hammer fight in carriage

A fight involving a hammer on a train delayed services into Kent this evening.

Fleet boss sees Haynes gains

Fleet boss sees Haynes gains

Daryl McMahon described Danny Haynes' display on Saturday as his best in an Ebbsfleet shirt so far.

UPDATE: Crews back at scene of Northfleet fire

UPDATE: Crews back at scene of Northfleet fire

Firefighters have returned to an industrial unit which was destroyed in a blaze over the weekend.

Varney commits to Fleet

Varney commits to Fleet

Vice-chairman Peter Varney has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Ebbsfleet United until 2020.

Not blinded by the result

Not blinded by the result

Ebbsfleet may have been held 0-0 by Truro but manager Daryl McMahon was pleased with his team's performance.

No way through for Fleet

No way through for Fleet

National South leaders Ebbsfleet were held to a 0-0 draw by Truro City at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Godden back in contention

Godden back in contention

Ebbsfleet hope to welcome back 19-goal striker Matt Godden against Truro on Saturday.

Leaks and floods as rain batters Gravesend

Leaks and floods as rain batters Gravesend

Heavy rainfall across the county left the Messenger team scrambling for their coats and umbrellas this week.

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