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Shock at sudden death of popular young mum

Shock at sudden death of popular young mum

Loved-ones have been left stunned after a young mum with a three-year-old boy died suddenly at home.

Bricknell up for the fight

Bricknell up for the fight

The arrival of two high-profile strikers at Ebbsfleet this summer has only made Billy Bricknell more determined to fight for his place.

Mambo leaves Fleet by Twitter

Mambo leaves Fleet by Twitter

Ebbsfleet defender Yado Mambo this week announced he was looking for a new club – but he didn’t tell manager Steve Brown.

Van erupts in flames on A2

Van erupts in flames on A2

Commuters have been suffering delays after a van burst into flames on the A2 this morning.

Appeal to find man after woman conned

Appeal to find man after woman conned

Police are appealing for help after a woman had money stolen by someone claiming to be from a water company.

Two Thames Crossing options to come under scrutiny

Two Thames Crossing options to come under scrutiny

Detailed plans are to be drawn up for the two shortlisted options for a third Thames crossing, the government has revealed.

Centre to inspire disabled youngsters into sports and art

Centre to inspire disabled youngsters into sports and art

Kent's first combined centre for disability sports, art and culture has been given the go-ahead.

Student faces jail over sex offences and blackmail

Student faces jail over sex offences and blackmail

A university student wept as he was warned he faces prison for committing sex offences with three victims.

Arrest after 'assault' leaves man in hospital

Arrest after 'assault' leaves man in hospital

A man has been arrested after sniffer dogs, a forensic team and eight police cars were called to the scene of an 'assault'.

Kent Air Ambulance called after man injured

Kent Air Ambulance called after man injured

Kent Air Ambulance attended an incident on Saturday night when a man was injured in a fall

New look river festival expected to attract the crowds

New look river festival expected to attract the crowds

The countdown is on to this year's Gravesham Riverside Festival.

Car flips over as driver 'looses control'

Car flips over as driver 'looses control'

Two people had to be treated by paramedics on the A2 after the driver of a car "lost control" in the bad weather.

WW1 musical hopes to be an inspiration

WW1 musical hopes to be an inspiration

A charity which helps people tackle problems through drama is paying its own tribute to the First World War centenary.

Tailbacks cleared after car overturns

Tailbacks cleared after car overturns

A road has been cleared after a car overturned near a busy junction.

Awards for best buddies

Awards for best buddies

A buddy scheme for hospital patients living with dementia has won a national charity award.

Fleet teen turns pro

Fleet teen turns pro

Academy midfielder Leo Mazzone has signed a two-year contract at Ebbsfleet United.

Watchdog investigates headteacher's 'misuse of funds'

Watchdog investigates headteacher's 'misuse of funds'

The headteacher of a prestigious school has been accused of misusing funds and awarding himself hefty pay rises.

M&S store WILL close its doors in September

M&S store WILL close its doors in September

A petition signed by thousands has failed to halt the closure of a town centre M&S store... after a century of trading.

For our pal Stacey

For our pal Stacey

Two friends have trekked their way from one town to another in aid of Stacey Mowle, who is battling cancer.

Signed, sealed . . . and now delivered

Signed, sealed . . . and now delivered

The Messenger team has handed over a petition of more than 2,000 names calling for Gravesend's Marks and Spencer to be saved.

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