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FA Cup match report: Fleet make progress

FA Cup match report: Fleet make progress

Ebbsfleet are through to the FA Cup first round proper after a comfortable win over Hampton & Richmond.

Talent crew shortlisted for supermarket grant

Talent crew shortlisted for supermarket grant

A musical talent collective which aims to give young people opportunities through its productions is in the running for a community grant.

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Lighting up the skies

Lighting up the skies

Fireworks displays are set to go ahead this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Stolen vehicles recovered as man arrested

Stolen vehicles recovered as man arrested

A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing three vehicles and drug dealing.

Mistakes were made in Grindr killer case

Mistakes were made in Grindr killer case

The detective in charge of the investigation into serial killer Stephen Port’s first victim has admitted making “significant mistakes”.

Arrest after women targeted in flashing and upskirt incidents

Arrest after women targeted in flashing and upskirt incidents

A man has been arrested in connection with a string of indecent approaches towards women across a town.

Selection headache for Ebbsfleet boss

Selection headache for Ebbsfleet boss

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb faces a selection dilemma ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup fourth qualifying round.

Calls to scrap dump fees for DIY waste

Calls to scrap dump fees for DIY waste

A local council leader has called for tip fees for non-household waste to be scrapped amid a rise in flytipping since the onset of the pandemic.

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Teacher denies grooming girl on Instagram

Teacher denies grooming girl on Instagram

A dance teacher has denied grooming a teenage girl on social media after he allegedly coerced her to send him half-naked images of herself.

Four accused of kidnapping man

Four accused of kidnapping man

A group accused of kidnapping and imprisoning a man against his will have appeared in court.

Appeal to hunt down man after women approached

Appeal to hunt down man after women approached

Detectives have released CCTV images after three women were targeted in six weeks.

28,000 illegal cigarettes found in secret compartments

28,000 illegal cigarettes found in secret compartments

Police have seized more than 28,000 illegal cigarettes in the latest in a series of raids on shops.

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YouTuber appears in court after pitch invasion

YouTuber appears in court after pitch invasion

A man has denied trespassing charges after allegedly invading the pitch during a cricket match at The Oval.

Teen boy stabbed by stranger in park

Teen boy stabbed by stranger in park

A teenage boy has been attacked and stabbed in a park by a stranger after being approached by a group of youngsters.

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Heartache as mum, 35, dies from breast cancer

Heartache as mum, 35, dies from breast cancer

Tributes have been paid to a 'brave' and 'beautiful' mum who has passed away from breast cancer after being diagnosed during her third pregnancy.

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Loss of parking for new cycle lanes 'will lead to mayhem'

Loss of parking for new cycle lanes 'will lead to mayhem'

Proposals for a new cycle lane which would see the removal of parking spaces is causing major concerns with residents branding it a 'stupid idea'.

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Brother and sister publish first book together

Brother and sister publish first book together

A sibling writing and illustrating duo visited a primary school and speak about working together and encouraging children to read.

The soldier whose exploits earned him celebrity status

The soldier whose exploits earned him celebrity status

We explore the life of the army general who earned the nickname Chinese Gordon but whose actions closer to home gave him immortal status.

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Car and motorbike crash

Car and motorbike crash

Police were called out to deal with a collision between two vehicles on a country road this afternoon.

How to spend night at luxury 18th century building

How to spend night at luxury 18th century building

A £1 million listed 18th Century home designed by a famous architect has been opened up to the public – and makes the ideal staycation spot.

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