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The 'Rolls-Royce' of wheelchairs puts dealer in fast lane

14 April 2016
The 'Rolls-Royce' of wheelchairs puts dealer in fast lane

A high-tech wheelchair is on sale exclusively in North Kent and is changing lives in more ways than one.

Artist draws on his skills to thank kind shop owner

10 April 2016
Artist draws on his skills to thank kind shop owner

An artist was so moved by the kindness shown to him by a trader he drew a portrait of him – and handed it over as a present.

We're top of the hotspots - again

04 April 2016
We're top of the hotspots - again

Gravesend was once again the warmest place in Britain yesterday as April began with a much-needed blast of sunshine.

Fury at ‘totally unacceptable’ bus cuts

03 April 2016
Fury at ‘totally unacceptable’ bus cuts

A Swanley council leader has declared war on bus subsidy cuts designed to save an additional £500,000 – on top of £1million already achieved.

Jack’s pride as he is given top honour for part in D-Day

26 March 2016
Jack’s pride as he is given top honour for part in D-Day

A Gravesend man has been awarded France’s highest honour for his part in towing a floating harbour to Normandy’s war-torn coast on D-Day.

Military-style experience helps families to bond

26 March 2016
Military-style experience helps families to bond

A group of children and parents experiencing issues at school and at home were put through their paces by former military instructors.

Action plan aims to ease life on civvy street

20 March 2016
Action plan aims to ease life on civvy street

Ex-service people are suffering health and housing problems

Is this the UK's most packed shop?

04 March 2016
Is this the UK's most packed shop?

Jasbir Basra's hardware store is packed to the brim with everything you could ever need and more.

Frustrating saga over 4 faulty prams

01 March 2016
Frustrating saga over 4 faulty prams

A mum paid £500 for a pram but was left frustrated when it - and its 3 replacements - were all faulty.

Gravesham and Dartford MPs announce positions on EU vote

22 February 2016
Gravesham and Dartford MPs announce positions on EU vote

Gravesham and Dartford's MPs are backing the Brexit camp in the EU referendum with one saying "it's an extraordinary opportunity for Britain".

Street pastors get a welcome boost

22 February 2016
Street pastors get a welcome boost

A building firm has donated money to volunteers who help those in distress.

They made it!

19 February 2016
They made it!

Two friends have succeeded in an epic 17-country, 14-day journey which included spending the night in a cell!

Nursery in row over heating

12 February 2016
Nursery in row over heating

A row over rent has broken out between a nursery and the trustees of a village hall amid claims the place is 'too cold'.

Leave the car – bike to station

12 February 2016
Leave the car – bike to station

Work is about to begin on a cycle hub at Gravesend station.

Grammar outperforms exclusive private schools

02 February 2016
Grammar outperforms exclusive private schools

Dartford Grammar School is beating some of the country’s top private schools when it comes to offers of placements at the best universities.

Homeless night shelter offers sanctuary

30 January 2016
Homeless night shelter offers sanctuary

More than 200 visits since it opened two months ago - and demand expected to increase

We’re backing our troops even when they move to civvy street

26 January 2016
We’re backing our troops even when they move to civvy street

A community covenant has been signed to end disadvantages faced by soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families returning to civvy street.

MP highlights pollution caused by congestion as decision on new Thames crossing looms

19 January 2016
MP highlights pollution caused by congestion as decision on new Thames crossing looms

Dartford's MP has described traffic congestion at the Dartford Crossing as a national disgrace which is leading to higher death rates from pollution.

It’s no ordinary charity shop, it’s an art gallery too

17 January 2016
It’s no ordinary charity shop, it’s an art gallery too

A charity shop, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, opens soon in Gravesend.

Nursery is a dream come true

16 January 2016
Nursery is a dream come true

A woman in the child caring business for more than 20 years has opened her own nursery.

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