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Sharks found in river during fishing contest

Sharks found in river during fishing contest

A species of shark has been found in the River Thames during a fishing competition that doubles as an annual research project.

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Rumours quashed over tenants of new flats

Rumours quashed over tenants of new flats

A traditional ceremony has been held to mark the completion of the next phase of hundreds of homes – and rumours put to bed over who will live there.

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Home secretary meets with police chiefs in Kent

Home secretary meets with police chiefs in Kent

Suella Braverman met with police in Kent to discuss to efforts to tackle violent crime against women.

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Fleet's big fortnight

Fleet's big fortnight

With four league games in 10 days Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb says his side can't afford an FA Cup hangover.

Woman raising money for husband's ex after cancer diagnosis

Woman raising money for husband's ex after cancer diagnosis

A woman hopes to raise £1,000 for her friend - who also happens to be her husband's ex-wife - after she was diagnosed with an incurable cancer.

Appeal to help get yoga studio and vegan cafe off the ground

Appeal to help get yoga studio and vegan cafe off the ground

A yoga instructor has set up a crowdfunder to raise money towards a 'home of wellness'.

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Mobile phone footage wanted in assault investigation

Mobile phone footage wanted in assault investigation

Police are continuing to look for witnesses after a man was charged with assault.

'I've been stalked and blackmailed - one person threatened to kidnap me'

'I've been stalked and blackmailed - one person threatened to kidnap me'

A sex worker using OnlyFans has revealed its darker side, as police reveal the number of reports they have received about the website.

Ebbsfleet's Cundle enjoys FA Cup battle

Ebbsfleet's Cundle enjoys FA Cup battle

Greg Cundle earned plenty of praise despite Ebbsfleet's FA Cup Second Round exit to Fleetwood on Sunday.

Child's mould death sparks council response

Child's mould death sparks council response

The tragic death of a two-year-old who lived in a mouldy house has prompted the council to take action.

Man charged following Asda car-jacking

Man charged following Asda car-jacking

A 27-year-old has been charged with robbery following an incident involving a weapon in an Asda car park.

'We are losing too many people through mental health'

'We are losing too many people through mental health'

Filming has wrapped on a production company's first feature film, which the team hopes will break the taboo surrounding men's mental health.

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Panto cast surprises hospice patients

Panto cast surprises hospice patients

A panto cast, including a TOWIE star, gate-crashed an exercise class for a festive surprise.

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Danger road fears after death of biker, 22

Danger road fears after death of biker, 22

A bump in the road may have caused a young man to lose control before coming off the bike he was riding, an inquest heard.

Fleet chief proud of club's showpiece FA Cup game

Fleet chief proud of club's showpiece FA Cup game

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine has voiced his pride at the club's efforts on and off the pitch in their FA Cup Second Round tie.

'It’s the social heart of the community'

'It’s the social heart of the community'

A closed village pub has been given permission to run as a B&B, despite villagers' concerns.

£9bn tunnel link 'billions over budget'

£9bn tunnel link 'billions over budget'

A bid to build the country's longest road tunnel and ease congestion on the Dartford Crossing has been accepted for review despite budgetary concerns.

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Million-pound home plan thrown out

Million-pound home plan thrown out

A bid to turn a million-pound home into flats and houses has been refused after years of planning battles and the intervention of a TikTok influencer.

Kutrieb: I can’t be proud if I get a defeat

Kutrieb: I can’t be proud if I get a defeat

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb admitted his team needed to be more ruthless after their FA Cup exit to Fleetwood.

Boss defends inadequate care home after safety concerns

Boss defends inadequate care home after safety concerns

The boss of a care home rated inadequate by the health watchdog says they have made dramatic improvements after a difficult few years due to Covid.

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