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Sheringham's season KO

Sheringham's season KO

Forward Charlie Sheringham’s season is over, according to Ebbsfleet boss Jamie Day.

Injured Kedwell may need X-ray

Injured Kedwell may need X-ray

Striker Danny Kedwell could be sent for an X-ray later this week if his back injury shows no sign of improvement.

Mystery hole forces out shop owners and residents

Mystery hole forces out shop owners and residents

Shop owners and residents have been forced to move after a hole opened up, prompting a council to warn people to stay away from the area.

Ex-midwife fondly recalls heyday of maternity unit

Ex-midwife fondly recalls heyday of maternity unit

News that Gravesend's old maternity hospital could be redeveloped prompted memories for a former midwife.

Passenger attacked in front of stepson, 4

Passenger attacked in front of stepson, 4

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man travelling with his four-year-old stepson was assaulted trying to board a train.

'Don't grow old!'

'Don't grow old!'

That's the advice of sprightly George Huggins, who - at a healthy 103 - clearly hasn't heeded his own wisdom.

Fleet see off nine-man Maidenhead

Fleet see off nine-man Maidenhead

Ebbsfleet keep their Vanarama Conference South play-off hopes alive with home win.

Fleet inconsistency must end here

Fleet inconsistency must end here

Ebbsfleet haven’t won back-to-back league games for more than five months and manager Jamie Day knows that has to change this weekend.

Howe long will I be out?

Howe long will I be out?

Ebbsfleet full-back Joe Howe will not play again before Easter and he may need surgery on his injured shoulder.

March planned to switch on the lights

March planned to switch on the lights

Campaigner Tina Brooker is calling on more people to support a streetlight march in London.

Long jail sentence for man guilty of 'dreadful' abuse

Long jail sentence for man guilty of 'dreadful' abuse

A man has been jailed for more than 13 years for what a judge described as the 'dreadful' abuse of a young girl.

Man arrested on suspicion of illegal tobacco sales

Man arrested on suspicion of illegal tobacco sales

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs arrested a man in Gravesend yesterday after more than 400,000 cigarettes and 47 kilos of tobacco were seized.

Men charged after £5 million drugs bust

Men charged after £5 million drugs bust

Police have charged three men after heroin and cocaine with an estimated street value of £5 million were seized from suitcases found in car boots.

Mystery over 'spine-tingling' pier discovery

Mystery over 'spine-tingling' pier discovery

This mystery object photographed next to the River Thames has sparked a wave of online interest ... but is there an innocent explanation?

Weak response for Reducing the Strength scheme

Weak response for Reducing the Strength scheme

A campaign for licenced premises to remove strong beers and cider has received little support since its launch, but councillors say it has helped.

Day explains keeper change

Day explains keeper change

Ebbsfleet manager Jamie Day explains why he dropped goalkeeper Preston Edwards and recalled Brandon Hall for Saturday's big game at Bromley.

Actress Gemma Arterton up for prestigious award

Actress Gemma Arterton up for prestigious award

Kent-born actress Gemma Arterton has been nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in the West End hit, Made in Dagenham.

Fleet fans to commemorate Stacey

Fleet fans to commemorate Stacey

Ebbsfleet Utd will hold a minute's applause to pay tribute to the life of Stacey Mowle, before clash against Maidenhead.

Mother and daughter knocked down on crossing

Mother and daughter knocked down on crossing

A mother and daughter suffered injuries when they were knocked down on a crossing, after a crash involving a van and a Renault Clio on a busy road.

School coach company in police probe

School coach company in police probe

A coach company that ferries hundreds of children to school is being investigated by police over claims it has operated without insurance.

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