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Power plant bid could affect plans for huge Paramount Park

Power plant bid could affect plans for huge Paramount Park

A bid to build a power plant with a 213ft chimney is being opposed amid fears it could impact on proposals for Paramount Park nearby.

Gravesend teen sensation has X Factor

Gravesend teen sensation has X Factor

The first of this year’s X Factor semi-finalists have been revealed - including Gravesend teenager Tamera Foster.

Tickled Pink on charity walk

Tickled Pink on charity walk

Different generations joined together to take part in this year’s Tickled Pink charity walk along Gravesend’s promenade.

Real-life Gregory's Girl takes on boys

Real-life Gregory's Girl takes on boys

A football-mad 10-year-old has become the first girl to join a long-running boys' football team.

Skate ramp damaged by fire

Skate ramp damaged by fire

Firefighters were called in the early hours to reports of a fire at a skateboard ramp.

Pupils urged to get jobs at theme park

Pupils urged to get jobs at theme park

The boss in charge of the Paramount Park project told Ebbsfleet Academy pupils: “We’re looking forward to working with you.”

School uniform sales are a rip-off says shopkeeper

School uniform sales are a rip-off says shopkeeper

Shop puts up large banner saying “RIP OFF School Uniform Campaign” and plans to display the name of a different school every two weeks.

TV presenter in fundraising cream tea visit

TV presenter in fundraising cream tea visit

That’s Life TV host and ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen visited a sheltered housing complex in Gravesend for a cream tea.

Man's horror as large spider 'sinks fangs' into his hand in garden

Man's horror as large spider 'sinks fangs' into his hand in garden

A man has spoken of the moment a terrifying-looking spider "sank its fangs" into him, leaving his finger red and numb for hours.

We’ve lost our business, our savings and our home

We’ve lost our business, our savings and our home

Michael Savell, 64, and his wife Maureen, 61, ran the Balloon Workshop in Gravesend but a lack of trade has finally forced them to close.

Girl in hospital after being hit by car

Girl in hospital after being hit by car

A teenager has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after being knocked down by a car this morning.

Match in memory of a dad who loved the game

Match in memory of a dad who loved the game

It has been organised by Roger Greenstreet’s son Paul who is hoping to reunite as many ex-Cobham FC, Clifton FC and Kings Farm FC players.

Shops support police in new crackdown on illegal drinkers

Shops support police in new crackdown on illegal drinkers

Police are to increase patrols as they wage a new war on underage drinking.

Brown wants to kick-start home form

Brown wants to kick-start home form

Ebbsfleet’s poor home form comes under even greater scrutiny this weekend when they entertain Folkestone in the FA Cup.

Fleet new boy was on Wings radar

Fleet new boy was on Wings radar

Andy Pugh has revealed he almost re-joined Welling before making his loan move to Ebbsfleet last week.

Cab driver spared prison for sex assault on teenage passenger

Cab driver spared prison for sex assault on teenage passenger

A mini cab driver has avoided an immediate prison sentence after touching a 17-year-old girl passenger's leg several times on a late-night journey.

Help tell stories of those who fell in First World War

Help tell stories of those who fell in First World War

An online memorial to the men of Swanscombe who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War has been set up.

Teenager charged with burglary

Teenager charged with burglary

Officers arrested a teenager in connection with the incident after a passport was used at Heathrow airport.

Teen burglar walks free

Teen burglar walks free

A teenager who stole around £2,400 worth of goods from a garage has avoided a jail sentence and having to make compensation payments to the victim.

Video spreads message in more than one direction

Video spreads message in more than one direction

Supporters of The Stacey Mowle Appeal mimed to What Makes You Beautiful to raise awareness of their campaign.

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