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Fleet boss not chasing Arber

Fleet boss not chasing Arber

Ebbsfleet manager Steve Brown has several more new signings lined up – but former Dartford defender Mark Arber is not one of them.

Fleet future excites Phipp

Fleet future excites Phipp

Tom Phipp is ready to repay Ebbsfleet’s faith in him and fire the club back to the top table of non-league football.

Ground move an option for Fleet

Ground move an option for Fleet

The long-term future of Ebbsfleet United may lie away from Stonebridge Road.

Regulars raise cash for wheelchair

Regulars raise cash for wheelchair

Drinkers enjoying a Southfleet pub’s beer festival not only raised a glass or two but also vital cash to help a young cerebral palsy sufferer.

In today's Gravesend Messenger

In today's Gravesend Messenger

Find out what stories are in this week's issue...

Ex-GP jailed for 11 years after string of sex assaults on patients

Ex-GP jailed for 11 years after string of sex assaults on patients

A former GP is behind bars for indecently assaulting patients during routine examinations in a "dreadful abuse" of their trust.

FA honour for Fleet secretary

FA honour for Fleet secretary

Ebbsfleet secretary Peter Danzey has been honoured by the Football Association for 50 years of service to the sport.

Trespasser sparks high-speed train delays

Trespasser sparks high-speed train delays

Passengers have been facing severe delays on high-speed trains this afternoon following a trespasser on the line near Ebbsfleet.

Council's urgent plea... for 1,200 elf hats!

Council's urgent plea... for 1,200 elf hats!

Bosses at a Kent council are looking for someone to supply them with 1,200 elf hats in time for Christmas.

Prisoner needed 50 stitches after vicious attack

Prisoner needed 50 stitches after vicious attack

A prisoner who left a fellow inmate with horrendous injuries after an attack with a "vile-looking weapon" has been jailed for more than eight years.

Woman flees home in bungalow blaze

Woman flees home in bungalow blaze

A woman fled her home this morning after an electrical fault caused a fire in her kitchen.

New American diner opens with a little help from Stacey

New American diner opens with a little help from Stacey

Now that’s a blast from the past daddy-o - a hip new diner that is off the hook and open to all cats and chicks.

Residents celebrate official opening

Residents celebrate official opening

Residents at Christian Fields were joined by Gravesham MP Adam Holloway to celebrate the completion of a housing estate.

Emaciated pony dumped by road

Emaciated pony dumped by road

The RSPCA are investigating after a pony was found dumped by the side of the road with a rope and clip wrapped round its head.

Man to stand trial accused of racially abusing police officer

Man to stand trial accused of racially abusing police officer

A man from Northfleet will stand trial next month accused of being racially abusive to a police officer in Gravesend town centre.

Teen shot himself dead after police visit

Teen shot himself dead after police visit

A schoolboy shot himself dead just hours after being spoken to by police about text messages with a girl, an inquest heard.

Are children at risk?

Are children at risk?

Ahead of Drowning Prevention Week, a swimming instructor says it’s 'scary how many kids have never been in pool’...

Rance joins ex-Whites at Fleet

Rance joins ex-Whites at Fleet

Ebbsfleet have signed former Gillingham and Dover midfielder Dean Rance.

Pupils’ Voice of experience

 Pupils’ Voice of experience

Memories of performing with Hollywood actress Gemma Arterton were rekindled as Gravesend The Voice contestant Adam Barron returned to school.

McMahon delighted by Fleet move

McMahon delighted by Fleet move

Daryl McMahon has spoken out about his £13,000 transfer from Dover to Ebbsfleet.

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