PENSIONER ROBBED: An 84-year-old woman was robbed of her handbag by a white male at 4pm on November 15 in St Aiden's Way, Gravesend. In a second, unlinked robbery, a 36-year-old woman was knocked over on a footbridge in Eden Place, Gravesend, by two men who took her bag at 4pm on November 21. Call police on 01474 565167.

CASH BOOST: Schools, children's groups and charities have been given cash from the Co-op Community Dividend Fund. Sweyne Junior School's Special Projects Association was awarded £476 while St Michael's Pre-School, the Munchkins children's group and Reality Ministries received £500 each.

HELP POLICE: Police are hunting a man who punched a woman and stole her mobile phone. The 57-year-old victim was attacked at 3.20am on November 22 in Grange Road, Gravesend, by an Asian man who is around 30 years old and 5ft 7in tall. Call 01474 565167.

ON THE UP: Dartford Council's Box-it recycling scheme has pushed the borough's recycling rate up by 25 per cent since October. For more details on recycling, call 01322 343290 or visit dartford.gov.uk

BAZAAR TIME: Dene Holm Methodist Church will hold a charity Christmas bazaar on Saturday. Doors open at the church in Dene Holm Road, Northfleet, at 2pm.