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Bonner was my top priority says new Dartford boss

Bonner was my top priority says new Dartford boss

Dartford manager Alan Dowson was thrilled to retain the services of captain Tom Bonner on his first day in the job.

Queen display vandalised again

Queen display vandalised again

A jubilee display has had the head of the Queen "bashed" in after an earlier attack.

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Drink driver killed e-scooter teen while three times over limit

Drink driver killed e-scooter teen while three times over limit

A motorist who hit and left for dead a 16-year-old boy while driving three times over the legal alcohol limit had been jailed.

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Post office to reopen after near decade closure

Post office to reopen after near decade closure

A sub post office branch is set to reopen at its previous location after closing to customers nine years ago.

White's inspirational journey

White's inspirational journey

Michelle White has shed blood, sweat and tears to reach the Commonwealth Games - leaving a lasting impression on a multiple Paralympics champion.

'Bullies made me hide who I was'

'Bullies made me hide who I was'

A woman who was bullied after being born with a port wine stain birthmark is on a mission to help others and encourage acceptance of different faces.

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TfL warns strikes will cause 'severe disruption'

TfL warns strikes will cause 'severe disruption'

Customers are being told to avoid travelling as 24 hours of strikes begin.

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Mum's £20k payout after council 'failed' special needs children

Mum's £20k payout after council 'failed' special needs children

A mum of children with special educational needs has received compensation after council failures led to them missing 'years of school'.

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New Darts boss ticks all the boxes

New Darts boss ticks all the boxes

Dartford co-chairman Steve Irving has revealed why they chose Alan Dowson to replace Steve King as manager.

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'They told me I'd died for 23 minutes'

'They told me I'd died for 23 minutes'

A man who collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest while playing golf has thanked the air ambulance for saving his life.

Where to see the Queen's Jubilee Flypast in Kent

Where to see the Queen's Jubilee Flypast in Kent

Parts of Kent will get to view fighter jets and military aircraft during the Queen's Jubilee Flypast.

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'Live a full, bright life'

'Live a full, bright life'

An ex-army worker and centenarian has revealed her secret to living a long life.

Pensioner scammed out of £8k

Pensioner scammed out of £8k

Images have been released by officers of a man they would like to speak to after a pensioner was scammed.

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Bridge lit up for Jubilee

Bridge lit up for Jubilee

The Queen Elizabeth II bridge will be lit up in red, white and blue to mark the royal celebrations.

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New saddle helping riders with special needs

New saddle helping riders with special needs

A funeral company's donation came at the right time for riders and Dolly the horse.

Ideas needed for £1million community spending plan

Ideas needed for £1million community spending plan

A council is calling for potential projects and ideas following their £1 million levelling-up fund allocation.

Darts appoint Dowson

Darts appoint Dowson

Dartford have named former Woking boss Alan Dowson as their new manager.

Darts striker Azeez joins Welling

Darts striker Azeez joins Welling

Striker Ade Azeez has become the second Dartford player in a week to sign for rivals Welling.

Motorist flees after 'loud' four-car crash

Motorist flees after 'loud' four-car crash

Neighbours reported hearing a loud crash after a vehicle collided with three parked cars in a small residential street.

New powers to tackle 'boy-racer' car meets

New powers to tackle 'boy-racer' car meets

Police are to be handed new powers to break up unauthorised car-meets and clampdown on dangerous street racing in and around a major shopping centre.

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