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Campaign: switch our street lights back on

Campaign: switch our street lights back on

A money-saving idea to switch off street lights has been condemned as "appalling" as the Messenger joins calls for them to be switched back on.

New deal for Bricknell

New deal for Bricknell

Billy Bricknell has signed a new contract at Ebbsfleet United.

Godden feels the Fleet love

Godden feels the Fleet love

Twitter messages from Ebbsfleet supporters helped convince striker Matt Godden to sign his two-year contract at Stonebridge Road.

Fleet reveal training location

Fleet reveal training location

Ebbsfleet United have announced their new training ground is at Ditton, just outside Maidstone.

Bouncers jailed for vicious attack on customers

Bouncers jailed for vicious attack on customers

Nightclub bouncers have been jailed for viciously attacking two customers, with one left with more than 50 stitches after being stabbed in the head.

Stokes tops times with record-breaking best

Stokes tops times with record-breaking best

Adam Stokes set a new men’s event record at the Kent Roadrunner Marathon at the Cyclopark, Gravesend on Saturday.

Council leader Burden: M&S decision "irrational and amazing"

Council leader Burden: M&S decision "irrational and amazing"

Council leader John Burden has criticised M&S for turning its back on the town, saying it is a "mistake".

Shock and store: shoppers vent fury and sadness at M&S closure plan

Shock and store: shoppers vent fury and sadness at M&S closure plan

"A disgrace, ridiculous and so sad" - this was the reaction to the news that Marks and Spencer intends to leave Gravesend after 101 years.

Fleet squad keeps growing

Fleet squad keeps growing

Matt Godden has returned to Ebbsfleet and manager Steve Brown now has 18 players signed up for next season.

Town centre M&S store set to close

Town centre M&S store set to close

Marks and Spencer bosses have announced plans to close a town centre branch employing more than 60 people.

Thieves target newsagent in Gravesend

Thieves target newsagent in Gravesend

Thieves have targeted a Gravesend newsagents, which was the scene of an armed robbery last year.

Man due in court on burglary charge

Man due in court on burglary charge

Man due in court in connection with attempted burglary in Sheerness and another in Gravesend.

Teen charged with burglaries

Teen charged with burglaries

A teenager will appear in court next month after he was charged with a number of offences.

Sudden closure of toddler group shocks parents

Sudden closure of toddler group shocks parents

Parents have been left in shock at the sudden closure of a parent and toddler group that runs out of Dover Road primary school.

Fears for village hall over community centre plan

Fears for village hall over community centre plan

The village hall in Meopham could end up closing if plans for a new community centre get the go-ahead at Judson’s recreation ground.

Barrels of fun for all at beer festival

Barrels of fun for all at beer festival

Punters enjoyed pulled pork and pulled pints at a village pub beer festival.

Cook forgoes bumper deal to stay with Fleet

Cook forgoes bumper deal to stay with Fleet

Anthony Cook has revealed he turned down big money and a three-year contract at a rival Conference South club to stay with Ebbsfleet.

Fitness and wellbeing at a touch

 Fitness and wellbeing at a touch

Expansion has been quick for Dartford and Gravesham Business Award entrant, Revitalize.

Teen jailed after trying to steal policeman's bicycle

Teen jailed after trying to steal policeman's bicycle

A teenager has been jailed for 18 months for assaulting an off-duty police sergeant while trying to steal his bicycle on board a train.

Trio sign Fleet deals

Trio sign Fleet deals

Ebbsfleet boss Steve Brown has signed three more players as he continues to build his squad for the coming season.

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