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Dinosaurs roar into town

Dinosaurs roar into town

Two dinosaurs were spotted on the loose transforming a town centre into something out of Jurassic Park.

New 20mph zone proposed for town streets

New 20mph zone proposed for town streets

A new 20mph zone on several streets around a housing estate has been proposed by highways chiefs to improve safety.

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M25 closed overnight for repairs to carriageway

M25 closed overnight for repairs to carriageway

Part of the M25 was closed as specialist engineers are called to a serious fault in the carriageway.

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Drivers return from delivering donations to Poland

Drivers return from delivering donations to Poland

A group of drivers have returned from their trip to deliver supplies for Ukraine to Poland.

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Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

A new warehouse unit on a former power station redevelopment has been approved by council planners.

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Monthly award for Dartford forward Dinanga

Monthly award for Dartford forward Dinanga

Marcus Dinanga’s impressive start to life in a Dartford shirt has been recognised by the National League.

School turning trash into treasure

School turning trash into treasure

A school has brought in a recycling scheme which is helping raise funds which goes towards supporting pupils' mental health and wellbeing.

Village hall taped off after sexual assault

Village hall taped off after sexual assault

Police were called to reports of a sexual assault at a village hall in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Team of the week

Team of the week

Find out who's in KentOnline's team of the week and vote for your star man.

Injuries force Dartford boss to take action

Injuries force Dartford boss to take action

Dartford boss Steve King will dip into the transfer market again this week – even if it means he gets more stick.

Overturned vehicle closes road

Overturned vehicle closes road

A lane is shut on a by-pass after a vehicle crashed.

From body repair shop to dealing with the dead

From body repair shop to dealing with the dead

A family who started out as mechanics have now taken the leap into a completely different industry – funeral directing.

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King: Porter can't drop his standards now

King: Porter can't drop his standards now

Dartford boss Steve King has urged George Porter not to let his standards drop after a dazzling display against leaders Dorking Wanderers.

Report: Porter inspires Dartford against leaders Dorking

Report: Porter inspires Dartford against leaders Dorking

George Porter scored twice as Dartford defeated National League South leaders Dorking on Saturday.

Drivers head for Poland to deliver Ukraine donations

Drivers head for Poland to deliver Ukraine donations

A group of builders have set off to Poland to deliver thousands of pounds worth of donations for Ukraine.

Pensioner slapped with £75 fine for feeding ducks

Pensioner slapped with £75 fine for feeding ducks

A woman who was given a fine for littering after leaving bread and seeds at a popular spot by a river, says she was treated like a criminal.

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Gangland thriller filmed at Kent slaughterhouse and funfair set for release

Gangland thriller filmed at Kent slaughterhouse and funfair set for release

A gritty crime flick filmed in under three weeks at multiple locations across Kent including an abattoir and a funfair is set for digital release.

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Demolition costs for leisure centre spiral to nearly £1.7m

Demolition costs for leisure centre spiral to nearly £1.7m

The cost of demolishing a town's former leisure centre has increased by more than 40% due to the pandemic and undiscovered drains.

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King: It's tight at the top

King: It's tight at the top

Dartford manager Steve King believes there’s little to choose between the leading sides in National League South.

48-hour dispersal order after spate of 'boy racer' meets

48-hour dispersal order after spate of 'boy racer' meets

Police will impose a dispersal order this weekend to target areas plagued by noisy 'boy racer's driving at dangerous speeds on busy dual carriageways.

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