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World sportscar success at Brands

World sportscar success at Brands

The return of top line sportscar racing to Kent was well received last weekend in the Spring sunshine.

Sankofa and Long leave Fleet

Sankofa and Long leave Fleet

Ebbsfleet defender Osei Sankofa and midfielder Stacy Long have not had their contracts renewed.

Lorraine's Fleet farewell

Lorraine's Fleet farewell

Read our feature-length interview with departing Ebbsfleet United defender Paul Lorraine.

2,000 people a month bid for just 20 council homes

2,000 people a month bid for just 20 council homes

More than 2,000 people a month are bidding for council homes – with just 20 properties available.

Thalassitis out for nine months

Thalassitis out for nine months

On-loan Ebbsfleet striker Michael Thalassitis has torn his anterior cruciate ligament.

Apprentice scheme to run again after 70% find paid work

Apprentice scheme to run again after 70% find paid work

A pilot apprenticeship scheme run in Gravesend last year was so successful that it has been recommissioned.

Real-life Matilda's literary passion speaks volumes

Real-life Matilda's literary passion speaks volumes

A little boy is rivalling children's hero Matilda by getting through more than 500 books... aged just eight.

Guns, fridges and motorbikes pulled from the river

Guns, fridges and motorbikes pulled from the river

Tonnes of rubbish dumped in the Thames has been cleared with a little help from Gravesham MP Adam Holloway.

Veteran athlete's love affair with athletics shows no sign of waining

Veteran athlete's love affair with athletics shows no sign of waining

Wilmington sportsman Peter Barber has won numerous athletics medals over the years and at 81 he's still looking to break his personal bests.

Alcohol deaths up for men, but better news for women

Alcohol deaths up for men, but better news for women

The number of men dying as a result of drinking alcohol has risen, according to latest figures.

Navy group at Westminster Abbey

Navy group at Westminster Abbey

Members of the Gravesend Merchant Navy Association were invited to Westminster Abbey to a service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark Anzac Day.

Brands set for showcase world event

Brands set for showcase world event

Top level international sportscar racing will return to Kent for the first time in nearly two decades this weekend.

Man jailed for arranging for sex with eight-year-old

Man jailed for arranging for sex with eight-year-old

A man who travelled from Manchester to abuse an eight year-old girl in Meopham is starting a six year prison sentence.

Van recovered after man 'jumps' from Dartford bridge

Van recovered after man 'jumps' from Dartford bridge

Lifeboat rescue crews were called out after reports a person had jumped from the QEII Bridge at Dartford.

Business Awards: Firm diversifies for success

Business Awards: Firm diversifies for success

Moolands started trading in 2011 under the name Renewable Energy Control, supplying and installing solar panels to domestic and commercial markets.

Business Awards: Popular party venue’s high hopes for future

Business Awards: Popular party venue’s high hopes for future

Set in idyllic Higham countryside, the Little Hermitage is a popular, family-run wedding and party venue.

'I found twin after 120 years'

'I found twin after 120 years'

A grandfather was left seeing double when he found a picture of a man he believes could have been his twin - taken more than a century ago.

Brown given cash for players

Brown given cash for players

Ebbsfleet United’s owners have given manager Steve Brown the cash he needs to build a title-winning squad this summer.

Fleet want to sign Osborn

Fleet want to sign Osborn

Alex Osborn is on Steve Brown’s summer shopping list after a successful season on loan with Ebbsfleet.

Help me find love for my crocodile

Help me find love for my crocodile

Former Gravesend and Northfleet FC manager who shares his bungalow with a 6ft crocodile is appealing for a mate for his reptile pal.

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