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Footballer kills himself after money trouble

10 March 2016
Footballer kills himself after money trouble

A talented Kent footballer killed himself after getting into financial difficulties, an inquest heard.

Collapsed wall closes road

09 March 2016
Collapsed wall closes road

A Dartford road has been closed due to a collapsed wall.

Hatton Garden raiders jailed

09 March 2016
Hatton Garden raiders jailed

Five of the gang responsible for Britain's biggest ever burglary have been jailed.

Slow traffic on A2

09 March 2016
Slow traffic on A2

Traffic is moving extremely slowly on the A2 this morning between Strood and Northfleet.

Renowned arts academy coming to Dartford

08 March 2016
Renowned arts academy coming to Dartford

Budding actors, singers, dancers and musicians could soon get some tips from a star of the screen, right on their doorstep.

Hatton Garden mastermind too ill for sentencing

08 March 2016
Hatton Garden mastermind too ill for sentencing

The Kent ringleader of the country's biggest-ever burglary may not be sentenced until later this month as he is currently too ill to appear in court.

Motorists warned over phone use

08 March 2016
Motorists warned over phone use

A driver has been sent a prosecution notice after being spotted capturing the scene of last week's fatal A2 crash on his phone.

Two car collision on A2

08 March 2016
Two car collision on A2

There were delays on the A2 this morning after two vehicles collided near Gravesend.

A world of variety in just one street

07 March 2016
A world of variety in just one street

Traders in Gravesend’s Queen Street from across the world sell everything from British fish and chips to Polish sausages to Vietnamese products.

Hatton Garden gang due for sentencing

07 March 2016
Hatton Garden gang due for sentencing

Seven men are today facing years in prison for their roles in the biggest burglary in English history.

Proud Normandy veteran gets top honour

05 March 2016
Proud Normandy veteran gets top honour

More than 70 years after playing his part in the Normandy landings during the Second World War, Swanscombe veteran finally receives fitting award.

Dartford residents back new Thames Crossing

04 March 2016
Dartford residents back new Thames Crossing

Long-suffering Dartford residents have come out in support of plans to build a new Lower Thames Crossing east of Gravesend.

Crumbs!

04 March 2016
Crumbs!

A mother and daughter shoplifting team really took the biscuit when they swiped a giant gingerbread man.

Pet project is lifelong dream come true

03 March 2016
Pet project is lifelong dream come true

A lifelong dream has been fulfilled with the opening of a new family-run pet shop.

Tough act to swallow

01 March 2016
Tough act to swallow

Kent trickster Johnny Strange has set a new world record for the longest sword ever swallowed to the hilt, with help from his grandma's cooking...

Veteran milkman delivers great photographs

28 February 2016
Veteran milkman delivers great photographs

We do the rounds with veteran milkman and keen cameraman Jon Pratt.

Bowie sketch raises cash for charity

27 February 2016
Bowie sketch raises cash for charity

A lucky auction bidder has been presented with a stunning sketch of David Bowie.

Parents Consortium to benefit from Iceland trek

27 February 2016
Parents Consortium to benefit from Iceland trek

The Messenger’s Charity of the Year will benefit from a gruelling trek across Iceland.

Eviction notice leaves animals facing uncertain future

26 February 2016
Eviction notice leaves animals facing uncertain future

An animal lover who fulfilled a childhood dream by opening his own zoo has been handed an eviction notice.

Traffic chaos continues as church parking blocks streets

26 February 2016
Traffic chaos continues as church parking blocks streets

Frustration is growing over the traffic chaos surrounding one of Dartford’s busiest churches.

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