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International cricket star visits Sikh temple

International cricket star visits Sikh temple

Indian and Kent pro cricketer Arshdeep Singh was spotted being given a tour of the largest Gurdwara in Europe.

Youtuber KSI holds Q&A in riverside town

Youtuber KSI holds Q&A in riverside town

An internet personality was spotted chatting with youngsters in a riverside town as part of a collaboration with a local cultural arts organisation.

Countdown is on for Ebbsfleet’s opener at Rochdale

Countdown is on for Ebbsfleet’s opener at Rochdale

Dennis Kutrieb got his prediction spot-on when his Ebbsfleet side were handed an opening day National League trip to Rochdale.

‘We’ve got two big days coming ahead’

‘We’ve got two big days coming ahead’

Kent captain Jack Leaning has urged his batsmen to stand up and be counted as they look for a great escape against Warwickshire at Canterbury.

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Crowds return for garden city community festival

Crowds return for garden city community festival

Hundreds flocked to a community festival which returned for a second year and featured music, food and family-themed activities.

Naturist venue to host ‘all-day party’ and ‘woodland rave’

Naturist venue to host ‘all-day party’ and ‘woodland rave’

A naturist club with a chequered history is under new management and hopes that hosting an all-day party will signal a “new start”.

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Town centre shops and pubs to provide ‘safe spaces’

Town centre shops and pubs to provide ‘safe spaces’

A number of businesses in a town centre have signed up to create a network of ‘safe spaces’ to help combat violence and domestic abuse.

New cutting-edge music festival to showcase county’s diversity

New cutting-edge music festival to showcase county’s diversity

A local talent agency providing opportunities to young people through music is set to host its first music festival championing diversity.

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‘Mindless’ vandals torch community garden benches ‘adored’ by nursery kids

‘Mindless’ vandals torch community garden benches ‘adored’ by nursery kids

Nursery children have been deprived of their favourite nature spot after vandals set fire to benches in a community garden.

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Multi-billion pound tunnel scheme takes step closer to reducing carbon footprint

Multi-billion pound tunnel scheme takes step closer to reducing carbon footprint

A mega tunnel scheme which would link Kent to Essex has purchased hydrogen in an attempt to replace 20 million litres worth of diesel at its sites.

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Homeless people to be housed in stackable pods

Homeless people to be housed in stackable pods

A low-cost housing solution involving stackable pods could be used to house homeless people as a borough looks at new ways to tackle the problem.

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Net gains for the girls’ game!

Net gains for the girls’ game!

Northfleet School for Girls have joined forces with XL@Football to create a post-16 academy - the first of its kind in north Kent.

'Year on from my son's death and road he crashed on’s still not fixed'

'Year on from my son's death and road he crashed on’s still not fixed'

The mum of a 22-year-old who died in a motorbike accident says her son would still be alive if the road had been repaired.

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‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

Work is set to start to clear up a mountain of illegally dumped tyres which have blocked a coastal path for 21 months.

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‘A visit to this tired pub could put you to sleep’

‘A visit to this tired pub could put you to sleep’

There was a frosty welcome in store for the Secret Drinker when he ventured out to this “functional” village boozer.

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Kutrieb’s praise for ‘humble’ Amoo

Kutrieb’s praise for ‘humble’ Amoo

Dennis Kutrieb has been struck by new signing David Amoo’s humility following his move to Ebbsfleet.

Rugby club to host open day

Rugby club to host open day

A sports club are looking to attract new members as they encourage people to give rugby a try.

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‘He was totally forgotten those last months – we lost him too soon’

‘He was totally forgotten those last months – we lost him too soon’

A family has paid tribute to a doting dad and classic car enthusiast who died from cancer shortly after having life-prolonging treatment axed.

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‘Small explosions’ heard as blaze breaks out inside derelict community centre

‘Small explosions’ heard as blaze breaks out inside derelict community centre

Eight fire engines were called to a blaze at a derelict building in the early hours.

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Co-op forced to shut after late night break-in

Co-op forced to shut after late night break-in

A shop has had to close its doors all day after a reported burglary.

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