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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.

Broken rail line causes commuter chaos

Broken rail line causes commuter chaos

Several train services were cancelled, delayed or revised due to damage found on tracks at a station this afternoon.

Ebbsfleet United fixtures

Ebbsfleet United fixtures

Ebbsfleet United have been handed a stern opening-day test on their return to the National League.

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Worker attacked at shopping centre

Worker attacked at shopping centre

A shopping centre was cordoned off after a shop worker was reportedly assaulted.

Haigh loan makes perfect sense

Haigh loan makes perfect sense

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb has described goalkeeper Chris Haigh’s loan return to Oxford City as a good fit for everyone.

Travellers pitch up at park

Travellers pitch up at park

A group of caravans have been pictured on a green space, with residents saying they were seen driving over cricket pitches.

Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

As many lose their “outstanding” Ofsted ratings, one nursery has managed to buck the trend in keeping its high score.

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Armed police swooped after ‘gun’ spotted

Armed police swooped after ‘gun’ spotted

It has been revealed that armed police were called into a busy town centre after reports of a man being seen with a gun.

New £39k play equipment vandalised

New £39k play equipment vandalised

Council officers have cleared explicit graffiti off playground equipment only a few weeks after it was installed.

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