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How burger joint giant truly serves community

How burger joint giant truly serves community

You may or may not be ‘lovin’ it’ but McDonald’s serves up a whole lot more than just burger and fries.

New-look festival for Gravesend this month

New-look festival for Gravesend this month

The new-look festival will cover the entire riverside leisure area – the Prom, Fort Gardens and Gordon Gardens.

Kent swelters in record-breaking temperatures

Kent swelters in record-breaking temperatures

The sun has definitely got its hat on as a Kent town records the highest temperature so far today in the UK.

Fleet boss still on the hunt

Fleet boss still on the hunt

Steve Brown wants to bring two more players to Ebbsfleet United before the start of the season.

Why Sheringham chose Fleet

Why Sheringham chose Fleet

Charlie Sheringham has spoken out about his decision to turn down Dartford and sign instead for Ebbsfleet this week.

Benefits cheat found out after Facebook update

Benefits cheat found out after Facebook update

A single mum who pocketed thousands in benefits was caught out when her Facebook status showed she was “in a relationship”.

Ex-bouncer shames school parking pests on Facebook

Ex-bouncer shames school parking pests on Facebook

A former bouncer is standing guard outside a school... and naming and shaming irresponsible parkers on Facebook.

Chef jailed for motorway sex assault

Chef jailed for motorway sex assault

A pervert who molested a teenage girl on the hard shoulder of a motorway has been jailed for 21 months.

Firefighters attacked with catapult as they battled blaze

Firefighters attacked with catapult as they battled blaze

Firefighters were attacked with a catapult by a gang of youths as they tackled a raging fire.

Marching band transport stripped of parts

Marching band transport stripped of parts

A successful American-style marching band is counting the cost after thieves armed with bolt croppers stole batteries from their truck.

Festival proves big success

Festival proves big success

Fun was had by all on Saturday at the Gravesend Town Regatta, fun fair and Fusion Festival.

Fleet land Sheringham

Fleet land Sheringham

Ebbsfleet United have signed former Dartford striker Charlie Sheringham on a two-year contract.

Dogs on leads zone for popular park

Dogs on leads zone for popular park

From tomorrow, a new dogs on leads policy comes into force in the busiest part of Jeskyns Community Woodland.

Fleet return to training

Fleet return to training

Click here for pictures from Ebbsfleet United's first training session at their new Cobdown base.

Honoured for going green

Honoured for going green

Schools in Gravesham and Dartford have been given the stamp of approval for their dedication to green travel.

A time to share with the bears

A time to share with the bears

Teddy bears were the star guests at the St George’s Church summer fair in Gravesend.

‘We have come a long way but I still have plans for the future’

‘We have come a long way but I still have plans for the future’

When Pam Jones stepped through the entrance of a special needs school she knew she had a big task in front of her.

Firefighters tackle two fires in same street

Firefighters tackle two fires in same street

Firefighters are at the scene of a fire in a shed which has spread to a garage - as well as dealing with a house fire.

Demo planned after water cannon purchase

Demo planned after water cannon purchase

A demonstration has been planned against Boris Johnson's purchase of water cannons.

Festival, fair or regatta – the choice is yours

Festival, fair or regatta – the choice is yours

Boredom is definitely OFF the agenda this weekend with the Gravesend Town Regatta, fun fair, strong man competition and Fusion Festival.

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