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Police probe race row claim at boys’ cup final

Police probe race row claim at boys’ cup final

Police are investigating racism allegations following a "disturbance" at an under-16s match.

By George...let's celebrate

By George...let's celebrate

St George's Day celebrations are taking place in Gravesend and Dartford today in what could be the biggest of its kind across the country.

Four men jailed in £23 million fraud

Four men jailed in £23 million fraud

Two Kent men have been jailed for their roles in a VAT scam, which was estimated at more than £23 million.

Former council leader and Freeman dies

Former council leader and Freeman dies

Gravesham council has announced former leader and Freeman of the Borough Frank Gibson has died at the age of 89.

POLL: Fleet's next manager

POLL: Fleet's next manager

Who should Ebbsfleet turn to next following the sacking of Jamie Day on Tuesday? Click here to cast your vote.

Video: Thug jailed for violent hammer attack

Video: Thug jailed for violent hammer attack

A video of a "sickeningly violent" attack on a post office worker helped convict and jail a vicious robber.

Fleet call it a Day

Fleet call it a Day

Ebbsfleet United have sacked manager Jamie Day after less than five months in charge.

Funeral held for "happy-go-lucky" cabbie

Funeral held for "happy-go-lucky" cabbie

Mourners waved farewell to popular Gravesend taxi driver Barry Bushell after his sudden death following a heart attack.

New deals for Fleet quintet

New deals for Fleet quintet

Five players have signed contract extensions at Ebbsfleet United.

Green goal leaves Fleet off colour

Green goal leaves Fleet off colour

Jack Green's second half goal condemned Ebbsfleet to a Vanarama Conference South defeat at St Albans.

Market fears over £1.8 million grant

Market fears over £1.8 million grant

Traders say they are in fear of losing their businesses after learning they have to reapply to Gravesham council for space in a revamped market.

Record collector wants fans to tune in to vinyl

Record collector wants fans to tune in to vinyl

A Kent music collector says he wants to share his passion for vinyl as Britain celebrates Record Store Day.

Prime Minister joins Sikh festival celebrations

Prime Minister joins Sikh festival celebrations

David Cameron and his wife Samantha have joined thousands of people in Kent celebrating Vaisakhi.

Woodland damaged near country park

Woodland damaged near country park

Firefighters have been tackling a fire close to a popular country park.

Roads reopen but warning over chemical cloud remains

Roads reopen but warning over chemical cloud remains

Roads in Gravesend have been reopened following Friday night's chemical gas drama - but the smell will remain for days.

Justice Secretary on campaign trail in Kent

Justice Secretary on campaign trail in Kent

Tory cabinet minister Chris Grayling threw his weight behind Conservative hopefuls on a day of campaigning in the county.

Tories "shock" over candidate shortfall

Tories "shock" over candidate shortfall

The Conservative Party has surprised some by opting not to field candidates in more than a quarter of seats up for grabs in a borough election.

I don't want to be a sub - Rance

I don't want to be a sub - Rance

Dean Rance has a year left on his Ebbsfleet United contract but he wants to know he will start games in 2015/16.

Kent football clubs form new group

Kent football clubs form new group

Ebbsfleet United, Dartford and Maidstone United will field development sides in a new regional playing programme next season.

Play-offs beyond Fleet now

Play-offs beyond Fleet now

Ebbsfleet were consigned to another season of Conference South football when they lost 2-1 at Bath on Tuesday night.

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