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Gravesend today Wednesday 23rd May 2012

A crewman from Gravesend drowned in the River Thames in a towing operation where no one was in overall charge, according to a report. more...

Be on the look out for some sunny spells in Kent this evening. If you are out and about in Gravesend sunny conditions are expected for both Thursday and Friday more...

A couple of things to note: There is not long until Trooping the Colour on Thursday 14 June. There is not long until Father's Day on Sunday 17 June. and Spring Bank Holiday is just 5 days away.

If you don't have time to visit the shops in Gravesend you can order a personalised Father's Day card here. We also have a few gift ideas too: adventure and experience days, gadgets, chocolates, diy tools Why not book a Park Holidays short family break to Kent this bank holiday or get stuck into some diy or home improvements

You could always soak up some local Gravesend atmosphere and visit a nearby pub or restaurant.

If you are travelling by road there are numerous highways incidents across the uk to be aware of this evenings rush hour including an obstruction on road southbound on the A1(M) southbound between J35 and J34 more...

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Jobs listings for Gravesend Kent
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IT & Billings Operations Co-ordinator 1st Choice IT & Sales Appointments - Maidstone, ENG
Job SpecificationFor: IT & Billing Operations Co-ordinatorSalary: DOERef: VR/00832Job DescriptionOur client is looking to recruit an IT & Billing Operations Co... ...
IT Support Technician - Desktop G4S - Canary Wharf, ENG
IT teams and managed service staff - Manage and take ownership of office setups and/or moves - Occasional management of IT projects as allocated by the IT... ...
IT Support & Installation Technician Dental Dynamix Imaging - West Malling, ENG
We are a company that specializes in the supply and installation of High Tech Dental Equipment. We are seeking a support/installation technician. The candidate... ...
Network and IT Infrastructure Specialist - West London Ashdown IT - London, ENG
future planning for their IT Systems. In this role... environment and planning the delivery of associated IT projects. From time to time, you will be required... ...
IT Risk Consultant / Specialist Required IT Ltd - London, ENG
IT/Information Risk Consultant / Specialist Our investment banking client has an immediate need for an IT... an in-depth knowledge of IT Risk processes and how to... ...
IT Security Consultant Modis IT Resource Management - Chelmsford, ENG
Our client require an IT Security Consultant to join their team on a permanent basis. The aim of this role is to protect the confidentiality, Integrity and... ...
IT Contracts Manager Jump IT Recruitment Solutions Ltd - Kings Hill, ENG
is looking for an IT Contracts Manager, with a minimum of 5 years experience in an IT environment. With a... management of 3rd party IT suppliers. Your will be... ...
Procurement it Service Manager Huxley IT London - London, ENG
operating model for the IT Application Management... regular business and IT updates Define and agree SLAs and OLAs for Procurement IT services with business... ...
IT Administrator The Big Society Co-operative Ltd - Maidstone, ENG
the IT platform. Support BSC/TLI team with basic day to day IT needs and help maintain BSC website Ensure the secure and efficient operation of all the IT... ...
IT McKinlay Law Partnership - London, ENG
IT SUPPORT ANALYST 37K++.Prestigious US firm are... IT analyst to make up a team of three IT staff in their London Office.The role will be as the senior IT... ...
the coyote 2009 mountain bike range has been designed by a team of riders here in the uk. each model in the range from the impressive daytona through to the stunning team carbon xc, has been painstakingly developed, through months of rigorous testing, in an effort to create the perfect bike for every pocket. the 2009 range begins with the stylish daytona ,it features an aluminium frame and comes equipped with some great kit. highlights include poweful alloy vee brakes, shimano 21 speed drivetrain and a zoom suspension forks with 50mm of travel.total new: 1total used: 0
the coyote 2009 mountain bike range has been designed by a team of riders here in the uk. each model in the range from the impressive daytona through to the stunning team carbon xc, has been painstakingly developed, through months of rigorous testing, in an effort to create the perfect bike for every pocket. the 2009 range begins with the stylish daytona ,it features an aluminium frame and comes equipped with some great kit. highlights include poweful alloy vee brakes, shimano 21 speed drivetrain and a zoom suspension forks with 50mm of travel. total new: 1 total used: 0
£159.95
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the apollo xc.26 se ladies mountain bike is a rugged bike with a lightweight 7005 series aluminium frame
the apollo xc.26 se ladies mountain bike is a rugged bike with a lightweight 7005 series aluminium frame
£209.99
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diamondback m05 18 mens cross country mountain bike is lightweight and strong.
diamondback m05 18" mens cross country mountain bike is lightweight and strong.
£249.99
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UK Traffic & Highways Information
(Gravesend Kent highlighted)
A1(M) southbound between J35 and J34 | Southbound | Obstruction on Road
On the A1(M) southbound between junctions J35 and J34, minor delays are possible due to a broken down vehicle closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:30 pm.
M3 westbound between J2 and J3 | Westbound | Accident
On the M3 westbound between junctions J2 and J4, there are currently delays of 20 mins caused by congestion due to an earlier accident. Normal traffic conditions expected from 8:00 pm.
M1 northbound between J26 and J27 | Northbound | Accident
On the M1 northbound between junctions J26 and J27, minor delays are possible due to an overturned vehicle closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:30 pm.


M5 northbound between J27 and J26 | Northbound | Emergency Roadworks
On the M5 northbound between junctions J27 and J26, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to barrier repairs closing one lane following an earlier accident. Normal traffic conditions expected from 10:00 pm.
A3 southbound between A3100 and A320 | Southbound | Congestion
On the A3 southbound between the junctions with the A3100 and the A31, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:45 pm.
A34 northbound between A4130 and A415 | Northbound | Accident
On the A34 northbound between the junctions with the A4185 and the A4130, there are currently delays of 20 mins caused by congestion due to an accident closing one lane between the junctions with the A4130 and the A415. Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:30 pm.
A50 westbound between A515 near Sudbury (east) and A515 near Sudbury (west) | Westbound | Obstruction on Road
On the A50 westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury and the A522, there are currently delays of 30 mins caused by congestion due to an earlier broken down vehicle. Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:30 pm.
M1 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Congestion
On the M1 northbound between junctions J8 and J9, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 8:00 pm.
M5 southbound between J26 and J27 | Southbound | Emergency Roadworks
On the M5 southbound between junctions J26 and J27, there are currently delays of 1 hour due to barrier repairs closing one lane following an earlier accident. Normal traffic conditions expected from 10:00 pm.

Wednesday's Television highlights
(Wednesday May 23 2012)
Rita Simons: My Daughter, Deafness and Me
(10:40 PM, BBC1) This documentary, which is part of the BBC's Disability Season, follows EastEnders actress Rita Simons as she decides what to do about her daughter's deteriorating
Return to the Falklands
(9:00 PM, ITV1) This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War and this moving documentary sees three men with three different stories heading back to the islands to lay
Stand Up for Sport Relief
(9:00 PM, BBC3) Five of Britain's top sporting personalities each perform a stand-up routine in front of a live audience with the help of five top comedians. The sports stars inclu
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
(9:00 PM, Channel 4) There was no preview tape available, but this episode looks at the clash between traveller and non-traveller communities. Freda wants to return to her travelle
The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation
(8:00 PM, BBC2) Si and Dave taste their way through the Low Countries. For the second leg of their jolly jaunt across Europe, Si King and Dave Myers have just six days to uncover t
Touch
(8:00 PM, Sky1) Kiefer Sutherland plays Martin Brohm, a widower who can't connect with his 11-year-old son Jake in this new series from Heroes creator Tim Kring. Jake is obsessed w
Dirk Gently
(9:00 PM, BBC4) The third and final Dirk Gently mystery sees the hapless detective coming under suspicion when several of his recent clients are found murdered. Is the tweed-jacket
Cilla's Unswung Sixties
(9:00 PM, Yesterday) 'I don't remember anybody I worked within the 1960s having a droopy moustache or a kaftan or who smoked dope,' says one contributor to this programme, which ki
Empire
(9:00 PM, BBC1) Profit and trade, Jeremy Paxman tells us in this brilliant series, drove the Empire. In Jamaica, he reveals how the British made their money by robbing Spanish ship
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Company: 1ST Orange Property Services  Tel: 01474 333353
Classification: Orange
41 Windmill Street,
Gravesend, Kent. DA12 1BA
Company: A & D Alarm  Tel: 01474 363777
Classification: Electrical
184 Old Road West, Meopham
Gravesend, Kent. DA11 0LY
Company: A Dab Hand Ltd  Tel: 07747 711651
Classification: Dabs
3 Aylmer Road, London
Gravesend, Kent. DA12 4JZ
Company: 3 Reasons Ltd  Tel: 01580 291419
Classification: Builder
Biddenden Place, Biddenden
Ashford, Kent. TN27 8BB
Company: A & A Pretious Dental Laboratory  Tel: 01474 332305
Classification: Dentist
83 Parrock Street,
Gravesend, Kent. DA12 1HF
Company: 2 In Tents Marquee Hire  Tel: 01303 812700
Classification: Weddings
Romayne, Bridge Road
Ashford, Kent. TN25 6QQ
Company: A Bartlett Plumbing & Heating  Tel: 01303 813297
Classification: Plumber
Yew Tree Studios, Stanford North
Ashford, Kent. TN25 6DH
Company: A 1 Entertainment Agency  Tel: 01322 370370
Classification: Weddings
102 Charles Street,
Greenhithe, Kent. DA9 9AJ
Company: 1st Choice Taxis Ltd  Tel: 01474 871187
Classification: Taxi
43 Windsor Road, Northfleet
Gravesend, Kent. DA12 5BW
Company: A E Frost  Tel: 01322 382322
Classification: Builder
64 Stanhope Road, Centre London Road
Swanscombe, Kent. DA10 0AS
Company: 4K It Systems  Tel: 0870 042 7500
Classification: Financial Services
67 Charles Street,
Greenhithe, Kent. DA9 9AN
Company: A & S Wholesale Office Furniture  Tel: 
Classification: Post Office
24 Queen Street, Pear Tree Lane
Gravesend, Kent. DA12 2EE
Company: A & K Printing Ltd  Tel: 01375 386040
Classification: Books
44 54 Orsett Road, West Thurrock
Grays, Essex. RM17 5DF
Company: A B C Chequer  Tel: 01375 391010
Classification: Taxi
11 Wood View, Station App
Grays, Essex. RM16 2WJ
Company: 1ST Town & Country Mobile  Tel: 01233 624001
Classification: Salon
Hillside, Mill Hill
Ashford, Kent. TN23 3EW
Company: A & J Exhibitions Ltd  Tel: 01708 862864
Classification: Financial Services
Beacon Hill Industrial Estate, Botany Way Road
Purfleet, Essex. RM19 1SR
Company: 3 Way Cleaning Co Ltd  Tel: 01375 371986
Classification: Office Supplies
Unit 12, Thurock Enterprise Centre
Grays, Essex. RM17 6NF
Company: A 3 Taxis  Tel: 01375 371654
Classification: Taxi
25a Orsett Road, Crown Road
Grays, Essex. RM16 2NP
Company: A CSewell City Ltd  Tel: 01375 376970
Classification: Electrical
18 Grangewood Avenue, West Thurrock
Grays, Essex. RM16 2GH

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UK & Local Gravesend Kent BBC News
(Gravesend Kent news highlighted)
'No one in charge' in tug sinking
A crewman from Gravesend drowned in the River Thames in a towing operation where no one was in overall charge, according to a report.
What is BBC Kent Introducing?
Presenter Jacob Rickard explains what BBC Kent Introducing does and answers FAQ about the show.
Get in touch with BBC Kent
If you need to get in touch with anyone at the BBC in Kent, on radio or online, here's how.
Man charged with mother's murder
A 30-year-old man is charged with murder after his mother's body was discovered at a house in Kent.
Olympic torch streets announced
Organisers reveal full details of the Olympic torch relay leg in Kent ahead of the 2012 Games.
VIDEO: GB hockey coach chokes back tears
Great Britain women's hockey coach Danny Kerry chokes back the tears after talking about the emotions of telling Kent's Natalie Seymour she had missed out on 2012 Olympic selection.
Coles on form again to stun Leics
Matt Coles takes his season's tally to 27 wickets as Kent gain the upper hand over Leicestershire.
Rise in Dartford Crossing tolls
Charges at the river crossing between Kent and Essex are to rise in October, the government announces.
Fifth arrest in Chinese art theft
A 24-year-old man is arrested in Kent in connection with the theft of Chinese art worth up to £40m from a Cambridge museum.
Lorry fire causes M20 disruption
A lorry on fire underneath a bridge on a key route through Kent causes disruption to motorists.
VIDEO: Action sought over rowdy youths
Residents in Canterbury, in Kent, have filmed scenes of late-night violence, vandalism and drunkenness outside their homes as part of their campaign to get the authorities to take action.
AUDIO: CAB to work with loan provider Wonga
The Citizens Advice Bureau in Kent has teamed up with loan provider Wonga to find out about people's levels of debt.
From CVs to the Championship
Bradley Pritchard goes from applying for jobs to playing in the Championship in just over a year
Victim's brother wants 2012 peace
The Olympics must be remembered "for peace as well as sport", the brother of a teenager killed in south-east London says.
VIDEO: Soldier 'sniper death' accidental
A soldier believed to have been killed by a British sniper in Afghanistan was accidentally shot while on active service, a coroner has said.
Pfizer site unsold as talks end
Talks between Pfizer and a property developer over the sale of the pharmaceutical company's site near Sandwich end without a deal.
Soldier 'sniper death' accidental
A soldier believed to have been killed by a British sniper in Afghanistan was accidentally shot while on active service, a coroner says.

Border officers in £2m drug haul
A man is charged after drugs worth an estimated street value of £2m is seized by border officials at Dover.
VIDEO: Charity hope for Olympic body casts
Body casts of five Olympic athletes have been created by a sculptor from the south east
Hessenthaler eyes dugout return
Andy Hessenthaler says he would like to manage again in the future despite agreeing to become director of football at Gillingham
Gills release three more players
Gillingham release the out-of-contract trio Simon King, Jo Kuffour and Garry Richards.
Garden stage for caravan Doris
A touring caravan called Doris is the focal point in a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Garden designers weather worries
With drought, flooding and a chilly spring how have Chelsea's designers prepared for this year?
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