In your Gravesend Messenger this week:

It's nearly Christmas and today, we've your bumper two-week festive TV guide, free in What's On. There's also reviews from pantos around the county.

In news, there's disgust over an election candidate's comments about forced abortions for mothers expecting babies with Down's syndrome.

We've a school nativity picture special and the latest on the Paramount park plans for Swanscombe.

Don't miss your Gravesend Messenger - out today.

• We're out as usual next Thursday, Dec 27, with more festive pictures plus a look back at2012. Don't forget to pick up your copy.