In your Gravesend Messenger this week:

Let the bells ring out for Christmas - festive plea after bell ringers' gas leak drama

School nativity picture special

How Messenger readers have helped bring cheer to pensioners

Misery for rail passengers as fare rises are announced

8-page puzzle special

and a Merry Christmas to all our readers!

• We're out as normal next Thursday - don't forget to pick up your copy.