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Double mayoral departure amid separate controversies

08 November 2016
Double mayoral departure amid separate controversies

A mayor has resigned amid racism claims - closely followed by his deputy, who stepped down following separate harassment allegations.

£1m pavilion a hit with cricketers

07 November 2016
£1m pavilion a hit with cricketers

Dartford Cricket Club has seen a huge increase in members since the opening of its new pavilion last year.

Hammering home support

07 November 2016
Hammering home support

Gravesend Grammar School students and staff banded together for an epic non-uniform day effort for Jack Howard.

Purrfect ending to story of missing cat

07 November 2016
Purrfect ending to story of missing cat

An inquisitive cat who went missing after jumping into the back of a mattress delivery van has returned home after more than two months.

School’s Twelfth Night put on in half an hour

07 November 2016
School’s Twelfth Night put on in half an hour

Pupils at Dartford Grammar School have been rehearsing for a production of Twelfth Night.

Charity inspiration walks red carpet

06 November 2016
Charity inspiration walks red carpet

An inspirational young cancer survivor got to walk the red carpet at the 2016 Pride of Britain Awards.

VIDEO: Drug goggles are an eye-opener

05 November 2016
VIDEO: Drug goggles are an eye-opener

You may have spotted people stumbling around with Star Trek-looking visors strapped to their face at Bluewater last week.

Bus service stopped after air rifle and catapult attacks

04 November 2016
Bus service stopped after air rifle and catapult attacks

Part of a well-used bus route has become a no-go zone for after vehicles were pelted by catapults, obstructed by debris and shot at with air rifles.

Firework warning after shed fire

04 November 2016
Firework warning after shed fire

Firefighters have issued an urgent safety warning ahead of Bonfire Night after a firework set a shed ablaze.

Signalling problems cause train chaos

04 November 2016
Signalling problems cause train chaos

Commuters are experiencing delays of up to an hour due to signalling problems.

‘Daunting’ bridge to be replaced

02 November 2016
‘Daunting’ bridge to be replaced

Millions are to be spent on a new bridge and improved walkways among improvements to connect existing communities with Ebbsfleet Garden City.

PM questioned over Lower Thames Crossing

02 November 2016
PM questioned over Lower Thames Crossing

The government is said to be getting ready to make a decision on the Lower Thames Crossing after 47,000 responses to the public consultation.

Forget Bake Off – get cracking with crabs!

31 October 2016
Forget Bake Off – get cracking with crabs!

The Great British Bake Off may mean most of us have cakes, pastries and biscuits on the brain, but for people in Northfleet it’s all about crab.

Serving up a day of happy helpings

30 October 2016
Serving up a day of happy helpings

A fundraiser at McDonald's has been spreading smiles.

Hall stalls will be ready for Christmas spending

29 October 2016
Hall stalls will be ready for Christmas spending

We're just weeks away from the grand re-opening of Gravesend's indoor market.

"We are at a critical point"

28 October 2016
"We are at a critical point"

A letter is winging its way to Prime Minister Theresa May as part of the ongoing battle to tackle Dartford’s traffic nightmare.

Town is stuffed full of fast food restaurants

27 October 2016
Town is stuffed full of fast food restaurants

There are more fast food restaurants per 100,000 people in Dartford than almost anywhere else in Kent - but which area came first?

Time to celebrate as pier clock gets repaired

27 October 2016
Time to celebrate as pier clock gets repaired

After three years of telling the wrong time, the beloved clock on Gravesend’s historic town pier has been repaired.

Fashion outlet expands at Bluewater

26 October 2016
Fashion outlet expands at Bluewater

A huge new H&M store will open at Kent's biggest shopping centre, just in time for the Christmas shopping rush.

Great, it’s officially playtime!

26 October 2016
Great, it’s officially playtime!

Youngsters from Shears Green Infants and Shears Green Juniors tried out a host of new play equipment at Woodlands Park as it was officially opened.

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