Home   Gravesend   Archive

Gravesend news

More symptom-free test sites to open

More symptom-free test sites to open

Another five asymptomatic testing sites are to open across the county, bringing capacity to 20,000 a day.

2

Bringing loved ones together

Bringing loved ones together

An extension at a care home has provided a Covid-safe space for relatives to visit residents.

Leisure centre hosts free online leisure classes

Leisure centre hosts free online leisure classes

Residents can take part in free virtual exercise classes as part of an initiative to keep people healthy during lockdown.

Man jailed for life for drug debt murder

Man jailed for life for drug debt murder

A judge has ordered a man found guilty of murder after stabbing his rival seven times over a drug debt to serve a minimum of 24 years behind bars.

12

Riverside regeneration to include 200 extra homes

Riverside regeneration to include 200 extra homes

A developer has secured a further three acres of land as it prepares to submit plans for 1,500 homes.

2

Party business celebrates amid virus concerns

Party business celebrates amid virus concerns

A mum of three has seen her party hire business venture thrive despite challenges posed by Covid-19.

Police seize 49,000 illegal cigarettes

Police seize 49,000 illegal cigarettes

Illegal cigarettes have been seized by police after being discovered on the shelves in shops across one Kent town.

Parked cars targeted in theft attempt

Parked cars targeted in theft attempt

A man has appeared in court accused of trying to steal from parked cars.

Fleet boss thrilled with former Charlton defender Solly's debut

Fleet boss thrilled with former Charlton defender Solly's debut

Chris Solly produced a masterclass on his Ebbsfleet debut – even though he was only 70 per cent fit according to his manager.

Vaccine queues sparks calls for faster roll out

Vaccine queues sparks calls for faster roll out

An MP says queues of people waiting outside in the cold for a vaccine showed the need for more centres to open as a doctor urged for patience.

13

How Adam Mekki became captain fantastic for Ebbsfleet

How Adam Mekki became captain fantastic for Ebbsfleet

Adam Mekki delivered a captain’s performance after taking the armband for Ebbsfleet on Tuesday night.

Solly makes debut as Fleet end barren run

Solly makes debut as Fleet end barren run

Chris Solly made his long-awaited debut as Ebbsfleet scored their first league goal in 470 minutes on Tuesday night against Concord.

Man stabbed seven times over drug debt

Man stabbed seven times over drug debt

A jury has found a man guilty of murder after stabbing his rival seven times over a drug debt.

10

Hunt for 'stocky' suspect after pensioner attacked

Hunt for 'stocky' suspect after pensioner attacked

A pensioner was attacked in the street and taken to hospital after suffering nasty injuries after being assaulted by an unknown 'stocky built' man.

Ex-Fleet boss Watson back in football

Ex-Fleet boss Watson back in football

Former Ebbsfleet United manager Kevin Watson is back in football - after being named boss of a rival National League South side.

Veteran DPD driver's heartfelt farewell before return to Brazil

Veteran DPD driver's heartfelt farewell before return to Brazil

Residents clubbed together to bid farewell to a much loved delivery driver as he approaches his final rounds and returns home to South America.

Hunt for fly-tippers after waste dumped in countryside

Hunt for fly-tippers after waste dumped in countryside

A bright orange truck could hold the key to a fly-tipping incident after residents were duped by a cold-caller.

4

GP gets the jab

GP gets the jab

A GP is among those to receive the new Covid-19 vaccine as it begins its roll out to key workers and vulnerable groups.

Asbestos fears prompt factory demolition bid

Asbestos fears prompt factory demolition bid

An application to demolish a centuries old former asbestos factory on the green belt is to be put before councillors for approval.

1

Former Charlton defender Solly's Fleet debut delayed

Former Charlton defender Solly's Fleet debut delayed

Former Charlton defender Chris Solly’s first outing in an Ebbsfleet United shirt has been delayed.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More