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Thirty-mile car chase ends in arrest

Thirty-mile car chase ends in arrest

A man suspected of stealing a car was arrested after a high-speed chase this afternoon.

Stylist admits stealing from bosses

Stylist admits stealing from bosses

A hair stylist from Gravesend has admitted stealing cash from the salon that employed her.

Four-star Fleet back on track

Four-star Fleet back on track

Ebbsfleet United returned to winning ways in Vanarama Conference South with a comfortable 4-0 win against 10-man Maidenhead United at York Street.

Build-A-Bear cuddly toys up for grabs in festive competition

Build-A-Bear cuddly toys up for grabs in festive competition

The Messenger wants to give cuddly toys to youngsters in need of festive cheer

Man, 20, to face burglary charges

Man, 20, to face burglary charges

Gavin Prentice was arrested the day after an incident in Lyndhurst Way, Istead Rise, last month but denies burglary.

We want Crossrail!

We want Crossrail!

Council leaders have joined forces as the government reveals it is looking to extend Crossrail access to Ebbsfleet.

Man to answer burglary charge

Man to answer burglary charge

Wayne Austin, of Gravesend, will appear at Maidstone Crown Court this month after he was charged with burglary this week.

Police issue vehicle alert

Police issue vehicle alert

Four vehicles in the same street have been stolen and abandoned in the space of three days, sparking concerns.

Varney: It's my failure

Varney: It's my failure

Ebbsfleet vice-chairman Peter Varney this week took responsibility for Steve Brown's doomed 18-month spell as manager.

Man conned out of £3,000 in lottery scam

Man conned out of £3,000 in lottery scam

A man was duped by two Asian men who promised him half the winnings of a lottery ticket worth £2 million if he gave them cash.

Young mum dies days after giving birth

Young mum dies days after giving birth

A 25-year-old mother died in hospital just days after giving birth to her first child on Christmas Day, an inquest heard.

Drivers face delays

Drivers face delays

Kent Highways have told motorists to expect delays after a crash near the Cobham services on the A2 London bound carriageway.

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

Police have issued this image in the hunt for a sexual predator who grabbed a woman from behind before attacking her.

Police investigate possible arson attack

Police investigate possible arson attack

Police are carrying out inquiries as to whether an arsonist set fire to a car in a residential street.

Varney: We'll take our time

Varney: We'll take our time

Vice-chairman Peter Varney says Ebbsfleet will not rush to appoint Steve Brown's successor as manager.

McMahon leads Fleet through

McMahon leads Fleet through

Ebbsfleet started life after Steve Brown by booking their place in the FA Trophy first round on Saturday.

Consultation launched for Gravesham housing development

Consultation launched for Gravesham housing development

Plans to build 400 homes next to Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, have gone under scrutiny today.

£70,000 Battle of Britain pilot statue unveiled

£70,000 Battle of Britain pilot statue unveiled

A sculpture of former Gravesend resident and Battle of Britain pilot Mahinder Singh Pujji was unveiled this morning.

Driveway blaze risks lives

Driveway blaze risks lives

A driveway car fire on Dunkirk Road, Gravesend, could have spread indoors, according to Kent Fire and Rescue.

Fleet appoint caretaker boss

Fleet appoint caretaker boss

Daryl McMahon has been put in temporary charge of Ebbsfleet United following the sacking of manager Steve Brown.

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