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Murder suspect still held after body found

Murder suspect still held after body found

A 23-year-old man is still in custody on suspicion of murder - while a woman's been released and a man bailed after a body was found.

Travellers taken to court

Travellers taken to court

Kent County Council is seeking a court hearing after a group of travellers set up an illegal camp close to Cyclopark.

Why I joined Fleet - Parkes

Why I joined Fleet - Parkes

Ebbsfleet's new signing Jordan Parkes reveals he had interest from Football League clubs before penning a deal at Stonebridge Road.

Woman, 32, hit and killed by train

Woman, 32, hit and killed by train

A woman hit and killed by a Eurostar train was 32 and from Chatham, police have confirmed

Pick up some plants with your pint at new-look pub

Pick up some plants with your pint at new-look pub

A pub is getting a revamp, with some unusual things on offer as well as the beer.

Cyclopark gets thousands of pounds in Lottery funding

Cyclopark gets thousands of pounds in Lottery funding

Kent's Cyclopark is to get £50,000 Lottery funding, it has been announced today.

Firefighters tackle house blaze

Firefighters tackle house blaze

Fire crews spent almost an hour fighting flames in a kitchen this afternoon.

‘I don’t want this area to miss out’

 ‘I don’t want this area to miss out’

Cllr John Cubitt has mapped out his priorities as the new leader of Gravesham council.

Art critiques from Britain's most violent criminal

Art critiques from Britain's most violent criminal

A talented artist has formed an unlikely friendship with one of Britain's most notorious criminals, Charles Bronson, who even critiques his sketches.

Airmen of Dunkirk commemorated with plaque

Airmen of Dunkirk commemorated with plaque

A service took place to mark the bravery service of airmen that took off from Gravesend during the Second World War

Run in memory of Ben

Run in memory of Ben

Friends and family took part in a fun run as part of Ben's Day, in memory of a Gravesend teenager.

Man hit by lorry on A2

Man hit by lorry on A2

A man has been seriously injured after being hit by a lorry on the A2 this afternoon.

'What shall I do with this bomb in my car boot?'

'What shall I do with this bomb in my car boot?'

A security guard drove a Second World War explosive to his friend's door after forgetting the device was in his boot for six months.

Kissock buys into Fleet vision

Kissock buys into Fleet vision

New signing John Paul Kissock says manager Daryl McMahon was the main reason he signed for Ebbsfleet United.

McMahon: No more silly money

McMahon: No more silly money

Ebbsfleet manager Daryl McMahon has vowed to break the club's 'gravy train' culture this summer.

Motorcyclist injured in car crash

Motorcyclist injured in car crash

A crash between a motorcycle and a car left a main road closed and a man in hospital.

Suspected explosive found in car boot

Suspected explosive found in car boot

A suspected explosive device has been discovered in the boot of a car in a quiet residential close.

Travellers set up camp near Cyclopark

Travellers set up camp near Cyclopark

Travellers have been pictured moving caravans on to land belonging to Kent's Cyclopark.

High-performance classic cars to hire through club

High-performance classic cars to hire through club

A new club is offering people the chance to drive their dream car.

Road upgrades to tackle daily A2 traffic misery

Road upgrades to tackle daily A2 traffic misery

Major junction upgrades will be implemented on the A2 as Highways England looks to ease pressure.

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