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Children’s home review: ‘These women need justice’

10 June 2016
Children’s home review: ‘These women need justice’

A review into years of alleged abuse at a Church of England children’s home has been slammed by one its former residents.

Home town debut for Tricia

09 June 2016
Home town debut for Tricia

Tricia Adele-Turner (Legally Blonde, We Will Rock You and Carnaby Street,) lives in Stone and will be performing in Dartford for the first time.

Man charged with robbery after armed police response

09 June 2016
Man charged with robbery after armed police response

A man has been charged with robbery after he was arrested following an armed police search.

Armed police descend after 'woman robbed at gunpoint'

08 June 2016
Armed police descend after 'woman robbed at gunpoint'

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after armed police descended following reports of a gunpoint robbery - as a suspect remains in custody.

Traffic eases at the Dartford Crossing

08 June 2016
Traffic eases at the Dartford Crossing

Congestion has eased after earlier difficulties at the Dartford Crossing left tailbacks stretching for miles.

Big summer in store for Orchard Theatre

06 June 2016
Big summer in store for Orchard Theatre

Whether you like drama, music or comedy, there's likely to be something for you to look forward to at Dartford's premiere theatre this summer.

Computer whizz kid designs his own website

04 June 2016
Computer whizz kid designs his own website

He may not yet have left primary school, but Ryan Zhang has already taken his first steps into web design by getting his very own site online.

Criminals’ names up in lights

03 June 2016
Criminals’ names up in lights

The faces of Dartford’s most wanted criminals were broadcast on huge screens in a bid to encourage locals to help police track them down.

'Suspected migrants' bundle out of lorry outside Costa

03 June 2016
'Suspected migrants' bundle out of lorry outside Costa

Up to a dozen suspected migrants have reportedly been spotted climbing out of a lorry near a Costa Coffee shop.

'These poor animals were my pets'

03 June 2016
'These poor animals were my pets'

A man has been left devastated after his menagerie of racing pigeons was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Trial litter patrols catch 1,000 and are set to continue

03 June 2016
Trial litter patrols catch 1,000 and are set to continue

After five months patrolling the streets of Dartford, the town’s trial litter enforcement team will be given a three-year contract to continue.

Postcards are a new weapon in battle of Thames Crossing

02 June 2016
Postcards are a new weapon in battle of Thames Crossing

The debate over plans for a new Lower Thames Crossing shows no sign of slowing down.

Police investigate after 30 birds die in aviary fire

02 June 2016
Police investigate after 30 birds die in aviary fire

Police are investigating after up to 30 pigeons died when a fire destroyed a large aviary.

Work begins on £9.5m link road

01 June 2016
Work begins on £9.5m link road

Efforts to transform Gravesend's transport links have gotten underway outside the town's train station.

Rugby club secures sponsorship deal

31 May 2016
Rugby club secures sponsorship deal

Dartford Valley Rugby Club have announced an extended sponsorship deal with Bluewater.

Panic Room preparing for even greater escapes

31 May 2016
Panic Room preparing for even greater escapes

One of Gravesend's greatest business success stories continues.

Woman in critical condition after incident at flats

31 May 2016
Woman in critical condition after incident at flats

A woman is in a critical but stable condition after being airlifted to hospital following an incident art a block of flats.

Community centre saved by campaign

28 May 2016
Community centre saved by campaign

Hope seemed lost when a beloved arts and health centre closed its doors earlier this year, but a community-led campaign to save it has succeeded.

Couple's lucky escape as bus smashes into house

26 May 2016
Couple's lucky escape as bus smashes into house

A couple ran outside thinking there had been a huge explosion - only to find bus had smashed into their home, leaving a trail of destruction.

Woman charged with arson after major house fire

25 May 2016
Woman charged with arson after major house fire

A woman's accused of intending to endanger life after a suspected arson caused a pub and homes to be evacuated.

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