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Brown praises 'warrior' Lorraine

Brown praises 'warrior' Lorraine

Captain Paul Lorraine was hailed as a ‘warrior’ after Ebbsfleet beat a strong Charlton side 2-1 in a friendly on Sunday.

Fleet will avoid paying transfer fees

Fleet will avoid paying transfer fees

Steve Brown has ruled out the possibility of paying any more transfer fees ahead of the new season.

Get colouring in our Postman Pat competition

Get colouring in our Postman Pat competition

To celebrate Postman Pat coming to the Woodville Halls, the Messenger has teamed up with the theatre to offer three families free tickets.

Fleet promotion challenge excites Cook

Fleet promotion challenge excites Cook

The promise of attractive football and the chance to fight for promotion were behind Anthony Cook’s decision to sign for Ebbsfleet.

Meet the Man of Appeal!

Meet the Man of Appeal!

Earth wasn't saved from certain destruction but Stace Man appeared out of nowhere to help the appeal to save a little girl suffering from cancer.

Woman hurt 'falling from moving car'

Woman hurt 'falling from moving car'

A woman has been taken to hospital with head injuries after reportedly falling from a moving car.

Under-threat park named one of UK's best

Under-threat park named one of UK's best

A country park threatened by plans for a new Thames crossing has been named as one of Britain's best green spaces for the sixth year running.

Cheryl is through to the final

Cheryl is through to the final

Cheryl Fergison has made it through to the final of ITV’s Your Face Sounds Familiar, raising money for children's charity chYps.

Teenagers charged with garage burglaries

Teenagers charged with garage burglaries

Two teenagers are set to face magistrates in September in connection with a series of burglaries from garages in Gravesend and Northfleet.

Lightning causes house fire

Lightning causes house fire

Firefighters were called to a fire in the loft of a house in Northfleet last night after a bolt of lightning hit the roof.

Family flee home after television catches fire

Family flee home after television catches fire

A family had to flee their home in Gravesend after their television caught fire.

Darent Valley Hospital unveils birthing pool

Darent Valley Hospital unveils birthing pool

Angela Chapman of Haynes Road, Northfleet was today the first mum to use the brand new birthing pool.

Terrifying moment raiders attack woman with hammer

Terrifying moment raiders attack woman with hammer

This is the harrowing moment armed robbers repeatedly hit a female staff member with a claw hammer in a botched Post Office raid.

Teenagers bailed over stabbing

Teenagers bailed over stabbing

Two 18-year-old men have been bailed by detectives after a man was stabbed in the shoulder.

Body in Thames identified as rescue hero

Body in Thames identified as rescue hero

A body found in the River Thames at Gravesend has today been confirmed as missing Nathan Lane, who disappeared after trying to save a girl.

Mum with terminal cancer dies after wedding dream comes true

Mum with terminal cancer dies after wedding dream comes true

A young mother who had her dying wish to marry the man she loved come true has died just days after they tied the knot at a hospice.

Fleet boss calls for patience

Fleet boss calls for patience

Steve Brown has asked Ebbsfleet supporters to show patience as he bids to get his squad ready for the new Conference South season.

Remembering river hero Nathan Lane

Remembering river hero Nathan Lane

Family and friends have spoken at a gathering to remember heroic rescuer Nathan Lane who leapt into the Thames to rescue a young girl.

Brown eyes more new signings

Brown eyes more new signings

Ebbsfleet boss Steve Brown believes the transfer tide is turning in his favour as free agents run out of time to land themselves a new club.

Suit and pie or a Deben-ham cheese toastie?

Suit and pie or a Deben-ham cheese toastie?

Gravesend has another cafe in the town centre when fashion chain Debenhams opened its own on Monday.

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