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Banned, banned and banned again

Banned, banned and banned again

A Gravesend man has been jailed after he was caught drink-driving for the THIRD time as he tried to escape from police.

Heritage Quarter is 'against the law'

Heritage Quarter is 'against the law'

Civic group Urban Gravesham says Gravesham council has broken the law and it wants Heritage Quarter plans brought back before councillors.

'It costs more to have the light on'

'It costs more to have the light on'

An independent trader in Gravesend says some days he barely makes enough money to pay for the light being on.

Driver arrested after death of car passenger, 72

Driver arrested after death of car passenger, 72

A driver has been quizzed by police on suspicion of causing the death of a 72-year-old woman in an A2 crash.

Woman dies in A2 horror at Pepperhill

Woman dies in A2 horror at Pepperhill

A woman died following a crash on the A2 at Pepperhill. A driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Blaze destroys 100 tons of hay

Blaze destroys 100 tons of hay

One hundred tons of hay were destroyed in a fire at a farm near Pepper Hill on Saturday night.

Bikes stolen from circus

Bikes stolen from circus

People in Gravesend have voiced their disgust on Facebook, after the props for a popular show were stolen last night.

Hundreds of teens stopped in drug searches

Hundreds of teens stopped in drug searches

More than 230 teenagers in the Gravesend area have been searched for drugs by the police in the past two years, we can reveal.

Rapper Chipmunk set to play at new Gravesend club

Rapper Chipmunk set to play at new Gravesend club

A nightclub is opening in Gravesend just months after another closed down. CCRooms is to open next month in the old Karma nightclub.

Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards

Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards

We’re looking to hail the business heroes, the teams who are leading the way in these difficult times.

Flat fire in Gravesend

Flat fire in Gravesend

Police and fire crews are investigating the cause of the fire in Augistine Road, which believed to be suspicious

£50k trip scrapped as company goes bust

£50k trip scrapped as company goes bust

School pupils who raised thousands of pounds to fund a trip to Alaska have been left disappointed after the travel company went into administration.

Deputy PM visits nursery

Deputy PM visits nursery

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has visited a nursery in Gravesend today to promote the government’s free childcare offer for two-year-olds.

Kuwaiti owners complete Fleet takeover

Kuwaiti owners complete Fleet takeover

Ebbsfleet can finally start preparing for life in Conference South with their new Kuwaiti owners set to complete their takeover of the club.

In your Gravesend Messenger this week

In your Gravesend Messenger this week

Find out what's in today's Gravesend Messenger.

Teenager punched as thousands descend on dog show

Teenager punched as thousands descend on dog show

Fur flew when a popular dog show erupted into violence... with one teenager punched in the face.

DeGale confirms Bluewater date

DeGale confirms Bluewater date

James DeGale will be back fighting in the county next month.

Council launches new TV show

Council launches new TV show

With Hollywood special effects worthy of Star Wars and Doctor Who, Gravesham council has entered the world of TV.

Ellie’s brave bean bath bonanza

 Ellie’s brave bean bath bonanza

Conquering her fear of beans, fundraiser Ellie Whittaker jumped into a bath of them to raise money for a sick little girl.

Kuwaiti owners starting afresh at Fleet

Kuwaiti owners starting afresh at Fleet

Ebbsfleet's new owners have explained why Liam Daish has made way for a new manager at Stonebridge Road.

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