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Council pleads with government over crossing

Council pleads with government over crossing

More than 50 Gravesham councillors have signed a letter asking the government not to build a Lower Thames Crossing in their area.

Fleet star in demand

Fleet star in demand

Two more Premier League clubs have joined Tottenham in the race to sign Ebbsfleet midfielder Shilow Tracey.

New and improved supermarket back open

New and improved supermarket back open

Shoppers can enjoy hot pizza, a new diner and a larger bakery at a refurbished branch of Asda.

Callous rogue builder conned £323k from vulnerable

Callous rogue builder conned £323k from vulnerable

A rogue builder who conned £323,000 out of elderly and vulnerable customers to feed his gambling habit has been locked up.

Museum to return to town

Museum to return to town

A council boss has pledged that a borough museum will open so that important historical artefacts can be shown to the public again.

Restaurant rat makes its escape

Restaurant rat makes its escape

A restaurant was cleared of customers after a rat was spotted running across the floor.

Bus and car crash on busy road

Bus and car crash on busy road

It is believed a bus and a car have suffered a collision during lunch time traffic on a busy road.

Macca's no tinkerman

Macca's no tinkerman

One win in Ebbsfleet's last seven games doesn't mean boss Daryl McMahon is about to start changing his line-up.

Burglar caught in the act - twice

Burglar caught in the act - twice

A burglar who targeted two Gravesend homes only to be caught in the act by both victims has been jailed.

Stars turn out for charity ball

Stars turn out for charity ball

Celebrity patrons turned out for a ball, raising money for the charity ellenor.

Boss sorry after shopping centre forgets two-minute silence

Boss sorry after shopping centre forgets two-minute silence

A town shopping centre manager said he was "gutted" to find out that his staff had forgotten to honour a two-minute silence on Remembrance Day.

Gravesend war hero memorial wins national award

Gravesend war hero memorial wins national award

The statue's creator has won a prestigious award for excellence in public sculpture.

Skip fire halts traffic in town centre

Skip fire halts traffic in town centre

A fire caused congestion in a busy town centre.

Christmas comes early to Gravesend

Christmas comes early to Gravesend

Gravesend's seasonal festivities begin on Friday with dancing Santas, snow machines and the big lights switch-on

Popular ice cream parlour coming to town

Popular ice cream parlour coming to town

Dessert restaurant Creams will be opening a new branch to keep people with a sweet tooth smiling.

Vote to see Stacey’s name grace aircraft

Vote to see Stacey’s name grace aircraft

Help the appeal in memory of youngster Stacey Mowle to hit new heights by voting to name a Dreamliner plane in her honour.

McMahon expected City simulation

McMahon expected City simulation

Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon praised the referee for not being fooled by Oxford City's 'diving' in Saturday's 1-1 draw.

Fleet stay five points clear

Fleet stay five points clear

Title rivals Ebbsfleet and Oxford City played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

The days our town rocked

The days our town rocked

From David Bowie being booed off stage to Marty Wilde being hit on the head with a bottle - we trace Gravesend's rock n roll roots.

A2 reopens after multi-vehicle crash

A2 reopens after multi-vehicle crash

A crash involving several vehicles closed three lanes of the A2 this evening.

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