Home   Dartford   Archive

Dartford news

Family calls for jury inquest over cyclist's bin lorry death crash

Family calls for jury inquest over cyclist's bin lorry death crash

A family has called for a jury to hear an inquest into their son's death after he was struck by a bin lorry.

3

Man hurt in hit-and-run

Man hurt in hit-and-run

A pedestrian has suffered multiple injuries after a van hit him as he walked along the road with a child.

Gridlock after car and motorbike crash

Gridlock after car and motorbike crash

Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the A2 following a crash involving a car and motorbike.

4

24/7 'KFC' drive-thru could be built in Asda car park

24/7 'KFC' drive-thru could be built in Asda car park

Plans have been submitted to build a hot food takeaway and ‘drive-thru’ facility – believed to be KFC - on the existing site of an Asda car park.

12

Parents of man stabbed to death still seeking justice

Parents of man stabbed to death still seeking justice

The parents of a man who was killed abroad are still seeking justice after six years of fighting.

2

Hundreds of SEN pupils miss school over transport fiasco

Hundreds of SEN pupils miss school over transport fiasco

A review will take place after hundreds of kids with special needs didn't make it into school because transport contracts were not arranged in time.

2

'Consultation on my terminal cancer was held in busy corridor'

'Consultation on my terminal cancer was held in busy corridor'

A terminally ill cancer patient says sensitive discussions related to her treatment were held in a busy hospital corridor.

14

Train sex offender caught after police track hire 'Boris bike'

Train sex offender caught after police track hire 'Boris bike'

A sexual predator who carried out a sex act on woman's belongings on a train just days after attacking another victim in a park has been jailed.

4

Body of dog who'd just given birth found dumped in bag

Body of dog who'd just given birth found dumped in bag

WARNING: Graphic image – The body of a female Cane Corso who had just had puppies was found dumped behind garages.

14

Thames Barrier closed amid flood warnings

Thames Barrier closed amid flood warnings

The Thames Barrier and other smaller defences along the Thames will be shut to protect the capital and parts of Kent at risk of flooding.

Dartford can't let cup exits define their season

Dartford can't let cup exits define their season

Dartford boss Steve King says it was essential they responded to their FA Trophy loss in positive fashion at the weekend.

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

The Dartford Bridge has been shut due to strong winds causing traffic for three miles while trains have also been cancelled as Storm Franklin arrives.

7

'I don’t care how we play, as long as we keep winning'

'I don’t care how we play, as long as we keep winning'

Dartford boss Steve King puts points before performances - and has special praise for one player after their win over Bath on Saturday.

'Real life super hero' is still helping others

'Real life super hero' is still helping others

The family of a man who took his own life are determined to help those suffering from depression and stop others being devastated by suicide.

Report: Five in a row for Dartford

Report: Five in a row for Dartford

Dartford made it five wins in a row in National League South against Bath on Saturday.

Dad crushed under trailer at fairground

Dad crushed under trailer at fairground

A dad-of-nine who was crushed under a trailer after he helped set up a fairground ride died through misadventure, a jury has ruled.

Knife and drugs found after police search

Knife and drugs found after police search

A suspected drug dealer who tried to flee from police has been charged with supplying Class A drugs.

'I had visions of coming home without my son'

'I had visions of coming home without my son'

A dad who was paying for fuel when a car smashed into a garage forecourt has described having flashbacks and says it was pure luck his son wasn't hit.

2

Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

Ambitions for another massive warehouse next to units occupied by Amazon and IKEA will be decided when the plans go before councillors.

3

Did you catch criminals on CCTV?

Did you catch criminals on CCTV?

An investigation is under way after a motorhome was broken into and trashed.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More