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Temperature plummets to winter low

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:16:34 +0000

BRITAIN has endured its coldest night of the winter so far, according to weather forecasters.

Pervert spared jail for child porn offences so he can get help

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:50:16 +0000

A MAN found with more than 2,000 child and animal porn pictures on his laptop has been spared jail so he can get help.

Dartford man in court after Staffordshire Bull Terrier bites neighbour

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:20 +0000

A 48-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court after his Staffordshire Bull Terrier bit his neighbour.

Youngsters pelted cars with snowballs on busy Gravesend road

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:58:57 +0000

YOUNGSTERS have been reprimanded by police for pelting cars with snowballs on a busy road in Gravesend.

Met Office issues warning as snow set to return to region

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:21:02 +0000

SNOW flurries could return to the region this evening as the country continues to shiver in the Arctic freeze.

Gravesend man sentenced for breaking kitten's neck

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:30:00 +0000

A GRAVESEND man has been banned from keeping animals for two years after he killed a kitten by breaking its neck.

Councillor launches plans to bring Radio Caroline's studios to Gravesend

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:54:39 +0000

Radio Caroline was the world’s most famous pirate radio station during the 1970s. Reporter ALAN WOODS learns about exciting plans to move the floating studio ‘Ross Revenge’ to Gravesend.

More misery as big freeze continues

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:36:17 +0000

THE big freeze shows little sign of relenting with sub-zero temperatures set to bring more misery in the coming days.

Child of the Year 2012 launches tomorrow

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:14:23 +0000

NEWS Shopper kicks off its search for the cutest child in south-east London and north Kent tomorrow in this year’s Child of the Year competition.

Gravesend lifeboat braves fog to rescue Erith sailor

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:04:37 +0000

THE Gravesend lifeboat sailed through thick fog to rescue a man with breathing difficulties on board a ship last night.

Church youth leader who filmed 18-year-old in shower added to Sex Offenders' Register

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:35:19 +0000

A CHURCH youth leader has been added to the Sex Offenders’ Register for five years for filming a teenager in the shower at church camp.

Firefighters battle train fire at Gravesend station

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:12:03 +0000

FIREFIGHTERS from across north Kent were called to battle a train fire at Gravesend station last night (February 6).

North Kent charity worker rewarded for his work in the arts

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:43:36 +0000

A CHARITY worker has received a prestigious award for his work involvement in major arts projects across north Kent.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust among seven to get £1.5billion government bailout

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:15:11 +0000

A BAILOUT of £1.5billion is set to be paid by the Government to seven struggling NHS trusts, including Dartford and Gravesham.

GALLERY: Snow pictures sent in by News Shopper readers

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:41:39 +0000

News Shopper readers share their snowy images in the News Shopper picture gallery...

Icy threat as working week begins

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:49:05 +0000

FORECASTERS have warned of icy conditions as many people go back to work after the weekend’s snow.

Swanscombe teenager through to semi finals of Sky 1's Got to Dance

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:05:19 +0000

A TEENAGER from Swanscombe is hoping to hip-hop her way to £250,000 on a television talent show.

Some schools make uniform changes during cold snap

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:31:25 +0000

MOST schools in the News Shopper area are open today with some relaxing their uniform policies because of the wintry weather.

Icy conditions are causing delays to train services

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:14:07 +0000

ANYONE hoping for a snow day today is set to be disappointed as public transport is running this morning (February 6).