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Varney hails caretaker McMahon

Varney hails caretaker McMahon

Daryl McMahon takes caretaker charge of Ebbsfleet for the third and final time on Saturday when Welling visit in the FA Trophy.

Fleet turn to Day

Fleet turn to Day

Jamie Day has left Welling United to become the new manager of Ebbsfleet United.

Five people escape blazing house

Five people escape blazing house

Families had to be evacuated and emergency workers from the British Red Cross were also drafted in to help after a house fire in Gravesend.

Failed learner driver jailed after imposter takes test

Failed learner driver jailed after imposter takes test

An asylum seeker who failed the driving theory exam seven times has been jailed for fraud, after getting someone else to take his eighth test.

Money talks, says Welling chief

Money talks, says Welling chief

Most non-league clubs would have struggled to keep their manager given Ebbsfleet's finances, say Jamie Day's former club.

Brown regrets Kinnear bust-up

Brown regrets Kinnear bust-up

Steve Brown admits he was wrong not to shake Chris Kinnear's hand after Ebbsfleet were beaten at home by Dover.

Sacked Brown speaks out

Sacked Brown speaks out

Steve Brown has given his first interview since being sacked by Ebbsfleet United.

Thirty-mile car chase ends in arrest

Thirty-mile car chase ends in arrest

A man suspected of stealing a car was arrested after a high-speed chase this afternoon.

Stylist admits stealing from bosses

Stylist admits stealing from bosses

A hair stylist from Gravesend has admitted stealing cash from the salon that employed her.

Four-star Fleet back on track

Four-star Fleet back on track

Ebbsfleet United returned to winning ways in Vanarama Conference South with a comfortable 4-0 win against 10-man Maidenhead United at York Street.

Build-A-Bear cuddly toys up for grabs in festive competition

Build-A-Bear cuddly toys up for grabs in festive competition

The Messenger wants to give cuddly toys to youngsters in need of festive cheer

Man, 20, to face burglary charges

Man, 20, to face burglary charges

Gavin Prentice was arrested the day after an incident in Lyndhurst Way, Istead Rise, last month but denies burglary.

We want Crossrail!

We want Crossrail!

Council leaders have joined forces as the government reveals it is looking to extend Crossrail access to Ebbsfleet.

Man to answer burglary charge

Man to answer burglary charge

Wayne Austin, of Gravesend, will appear at Maidstone Crown Court this month after he was charged with burglary this week.

Police issue vehicle alert

Police issue vehicle alert

Four vehicles in the same street have been stolen and abandoned in the space of three days, sparking concerns.

Varney: It's my failure

Varney: It's my failure

Ebbsfleet vice-chairman Peter Varney this week took responsibility for Steve Brown's doomed 18-month spell as manager.

Man conned out of £3,000 in lottery scam

Man conned out of £3,000 in lottery scam

A man was duped by two Asian men who promised him half the winnings of a lottery ticket worth £2 million if he gave them cash.

Young mum dies days after giving birth

Young mum dies days after giving birth

A 25-year-old mother died in hospital just days after giving birth to her first child on Christmas Day, an inquest heard.

Drivers face delays

Drivers face delays

Kent Highways have told motorists to expect delays after a crash near the Cobham services on the A2 London bound carriageway.

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

Police have issued this image in the hunt for a sexual predator who grabbed a woman from behind before attacking her.

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