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‘Shooting-range’ bus stop may reopen by Christmas

02 December 2016
‘Shooting-range’ bus stop may reopen by Christmas

Part of a bus route shut off after drivers were targeted with catapults and shot at with air rifles could return to operation before Christmas.

Crematorium ‘fit for 21st century’ nearing completion

01 December 2016
Crematorium ‘fit for 21st century’ nearing completion

Gravesham’s first crematorium is on target to open its doors in a matter of weeks, with the ability to beam services all over the world.

School’s title is pat on the Bacc

01 December 2016
School’s title is pat on the Bacc

One of England’s oldest schools has been recognised as one of the best in the country after scooping a top award for its sixth form curriculum.

Police descend on high street flats

29 November 2016
Police descend on high street flats

Officers from Kent Police and the Met are investigating alleged cross-border theft offences.

RAF hero dies at 93

29 November 2016
RAF hero dies at 93

A war veteran who recently had the chance to fulfil a decades-old dream of taking to the sky in a Spitfire has died.

Charity wants to focus on helping disabled teens

27 November 2016
Charity wants to focus on helping disabled teens

An appeal has been launched to give teenagers with disabilities the chance to enjoy trips out just like others their age.

Drug goggles show dangers of driving under influence

27 November 2016
Drug goggles show dangers of driving under influence

Students were given a view of the life-threatening risks of taking drugs before driving in a warning from firefighters.

Fund to help disabled man halfway there

25 November 2016
Fund to help disabled man halfway there

An online fundraiser to help a disabled pensioner replace his stolen mobility scooter is almost halfway to its target.

School and rugby club plan for hospital site

25 November 2016
School and rugby club plan for hospital site

The site of an old mental health hospital has been earmarked for a 1,500 pupil secondary school and a new home for Dartford’s only rugby club.

Trust’s choir aims for chart success

25 November 2016
Trust’s choir aims for chart success

Singing hospital staff were thrust into the national spotlight this week after an appearance on Gareth Malone’s latest show.

No delays on Max's watch

24 November 2016
No delays on Max's watch

A schoolboy has already achieved one of his ultimate life goals after getting to spend an unforgettable day as a train conductor.

Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

23 November 2016
Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

A pensioner was robbed in his own home after answering the door to three men who restrained him and stole cash.

How well did we do?

22 November 2016
How well did we do?

School children covered in spots (of the Pudsey variety) raised thousands for Children in Need, as the totals are totted up.

Ball raises amazing £110,000 for charity

20 November 2016
Ball raises amazing £110,000 for charity

A charity celebrated its 20th anniversary in style by raising a record-breaking £110,000 at its annual ball.

Having a ball for hospice

19 November 2016
Having a ball for hospice

Famous faces were among the guests at ellenor’s annual fundraising Orange Ball in London.

Celebrating 10 years at Princes Park

18 November 2016
Celebrating 10 years at Princes Park

There was plenty of reminiscing over the weekend as Dartford FC celebrated 10 years at Princes Park, but time was also made to look forward.

Tributes to 'gentle giant' Roger

17 November 2016
Tributes to 'gentle giant' Roger

A former Gravesend sports journalist who went on to become a senior editor at one of the Far East’s biggest news outlets has died.

Library returns after restoration

16 November 2016
Library returns after restoration

Six months and £650,000 later, Dartford’s historic library in Central Park has reopened to mark its centenary year.

Market chock-full of memories for a sweet couple

16 November 2016
Market chock-full of memories for a sweet couple

A new chapter in Gravesend Borough Market begins next month when the refurbished hall opens. Meet a family who played as huge part in its history.

Silent tributes paid to nation’s fallen heroes

16 November 2016
Silent tributes paid to nation’s fallen heroes

People of all ages paid tribute to our fallen war heroes during poignant Remembrance Day services across Dartford and Gravesham on Sunday.

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