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Cars burned in spate of attacks

Cars burned in spate of attacks

Police are investigating after a series of suspected arson attacks on cars last night.

Jury out in single punch manslaughter case

Jury out in single punch manslaughter case

The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of killing his stepfather with one punch in a row over pocket money has retired to consider a verdict.

Award for knife attack life-saver

Award for knife attack life-saver

A brave mental health nurse was stabbed 14 times as he desperately tried to save his colleague who was being attacked by a patient.

I just want to play

I just want to play

Deren Ibrahim wants a new deal at Dartford – so he can put right the wrongs of their play-off heartache.

Teen 'lashed out as stepdad grabbed his throat'

Teen 'lashed out as stepdad grabbed his throat'

A teenager accused of killing his stepfather with a single punch told a jury the squash champion had his hands around his throat when he lashed out.

Future inspiration for new academy

Future inspiration for new academy

Building work has started on an academy that will act as a feeder school for an existing technical college that only takes pupils from the age of 14.

Darts up against it

Darts up against it

Tony Burman faces a battle to keep his Dartford squad together for next season.

Moped riders terrorise pedestrians with fire extinguishers

Moped riders terrorise pedestrians with fire extinguishers

Police are appealing for information after reports of youths spraying pedestrians and footpaths with fire extinguishers in drive-by attacks.

'Murder victim' feared violent clash with stepson: court

'Murder victim' feared violent clash with stepson: court

An ex-squash champion allegedly killed by his stepson had told police three days earlier he feared he would get into a fight with him, a court heard.

Court date for pair after firearm charge

Court date for pair after firearm charge

Two men with the same surname, who were charged after reported sightings of a gun in a residential street, are likely to stand trial outside Kent.

Fleet promotion would be 'right result'

Fleet promotion would be 'right result'

Dartford manager Tony Burman expects Ebbsfleet to win the play-off final on Saturday.

Four attempted murder arrests after shooting

Four attempted murder arrests after shooting

A total of 13 people have now been arrested after a man was shot in a residential street.

Caravan destroyed by fire

Caravan destroyed by fire

Police are looking into the cause of a blaze that destroyed a caravan at the roadside.

£500 boost to work of community cafe

£500 boost to work of community cafe

A community cafe for people living with dementia has been set up to help them make new friends and keep their brains busy with some fun.

Teen 'killed gentle stepfather with one punch'

Teen 'killed gentle stepfather with one punch'

A national squash champion died from a catastrophic brain injury after being punched by his stepson during a clash at home, a murder trial has heard.

Plea after arsonists target heath

Plea after arsonists target heath

Firefighters are appealing for help from the community in tackling arsonists after two blazes were deliberately set on Dartford Heath.

Worker threatened in shop robbery

Worker threatened in shop robbery

Police are hunting a robber who threatened a shop worker before fleeing with cash.

Darts pay the price

Darts pay the price

Manager Tony Burman was left to rue missed chances after Dartford's play-off exit to Chelmsford.

Darts crash out

Darts crash out

Dartford fail to make the National League South play-off final on Sunday.

Labour parliamentary candidate stands down

Labour parliamentary candidate stands down

Her replacement has less than five weeks to win over voters.

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