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Hammer attacker's sentence increased

Hammer attacker's sentence increased

A thug who attacked a man with a hammer, meat cleaver and kitchen knife has had his jail sentence increased.

Striker on Fleet's Christmas list

Striker on Fleet's Christmas list

Ebbsfleet are set to sign a new striker after losing Charlie Sheringham to injury ahead of a hectic Christmas fixture period.

Wonderful hospice care eased family’s nightmare

Wonderful hospice care eased family’s nightmare

A family has recalled the incredible support they had from EllenorLions Hospices a year after their loved one died.

Day frustrated by power failure

Day frustrated by power failure

Ebbsfleet boss Jamie Day faces another trip back to Welling after the lights went out on Tuesday night's FA Trophy replay.

The one woman war on litter

The one woman war on litter

Meet the villager on a one-woman mission to clear litter from the streets after becoming exasperated by the amount of beer cans on her morning walk.

Aladdin sparks total "pantomonium"

Aladdin sparks total "pantomonium"

The Woodville in Gravesend erupted with screams of laughter as Boyzone's Shane Lynch and friends pull off sterling pantomime performance.

Charity gets a boost from the X Factor

Charity gets a boost from the X Factor

chYps hospice charity is getting a cash boost thanks to X Factor winner Ben Haenow.

Living off emergency rations

Living off emergency rations

Chief reporter Jamie Bullen finds out what it is like to live off a food parcel.

Time is running out to enter Christmas competition

Time is running out to enter Christmas competition

The Messenger wants to give away Build-A-Bear Factory cuddly toys to youngsters that have been through a tough time.

McMahon explains Huke switch

McMahon explains Huke switch

Shane Huke was substituted on Saturday to save him from being sent off.

Sheringham sidelined

Sheringham sidelined

Ebbsfleet striker Charlie Sheringham may not play again until February after having a groin operation.

Turner: I'm proud of the boys

Turner: I'm proud of the boys

Welling started life after Jamie Day with a performance which delighted their caretaker managers.

Fleet held by 10-man Wings

Fleet held by 10-man Wings

Jamie Day's first game in charge of Ebbsfleet will be a replay away to his old club Welling after the sides drew 1-1 in the FA Trophy.

Cannabis found at Gravesend address

Cannabis found at Gravesend address

A 17-year-old boy was arrested and bailed and a 42-year-old woman received a caution after the class B drug was discovered in a police search.

Day: Exciting times for Fleet

Day: Exciting times for Fleet

Ebbsfleet's new manager Jamie Day believes the club has the potential to reach the Football League.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Click here for all this week's football fixtures and results.

Two teenagers arrested after crash

Two teenagers arrested after crash

A car was left on its roof following a collision in Dene Holm Road, Northfleet, yesterday afternoon.

Varney hails caretaker McMahon

Varney hails caretaker McMahon

Daryl McMahon takes caretaker charge of Ebbsfleet for the third and final time on Saturday when Welling visit in the FA Trophy.

Fleet turn to Day

Fleet turn to Day

Jamie Day has left Welling United to become the new manager of Ebbsfleet United.

Five people escape blazing house

Five people escape blazing house

Families had to be evacuated and emergency workers from the British Red Cross were also drafted in to help after a house fire in Gravesend.

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