Ebbsfleet sell ground to council

Ebbsfleet United Rugby Club's Stonebridge Road stadium has been bought by Gravesham Borough Council.

The ground, which had been owned by Land Securities, was due to be auctioned next week and the club was trying to raise funds to buy it.

Gravesham council said it had stepped in to buy the freehold and would extend Ebbsfleet United's lease and charge the rent of just