In your Gravesend Messenger this week:

Announcement about next Thames crossing likely within six months - and it looks like Gravesham is safe.

Family unearths incredible tale of World War Two hero

Hundreds sign petition to bring back free parking in Gravesend on Saturdays

Fears over influx of traffic during the Olympics

Win tickets to Horrible Histories

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