Home   Dartford   Archive

Dartford news

Cause for optimism?

Cause for optimism?

Things could finally be looking up for this infamously dilapidated street - and the rest of the town centre is having some work done too.

Delays after motorway crash

Delays after motorway crash

There were lengthy delays following a crash just before the Dartford Crossing.

MP campaigns against rising number of dog thefts

MP campaigns against rising number of dog thefts

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson is raising the issue of dog theft at Parliament today.

He's turned me grey but I don't care

He's turned me grey but I don't care

Dartford boss Tony Burman has blamed 100-goal man Ryan Hayes for turning his hair grey but he wouldn’t change a thing.

Syrian refugee family to move into six-bed home

Syrian refugee family to move into six-bed home

A family of refugees from Syria will be moving into a six-bedroom home in Kent after a local family could not be found to move in.

Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Traffic is returning to normal at the QEII bridge this morning after a vehicle broke down.

Help Hannah’s dream garden become a reality

Help Hannah’s dream garden become a reality

A mum is asking for your help to make her disabled daughter's dream come true - to play in her own garden.

Traffic at standstill at Dartford Crossing

Traffic at standstill at Dartford Crossing

Traffic was brought to a standstill at the Dartford Crossing after a woman threatened to jump from the QEII Bridge.

Runaway lorry crashes into motorway barrier

Runaway lorry crashes into motorway barrier

A new lorry crashed into a central reservation after breaking free from the lorry it was travelling on.

Five arrested during dawn raids

Five arrested during dawn raids

Five people were arrested in dawn raids in Dartford this morning.

Pair arrested for animal cruelty

Pair arrested for animal cruelty

A police warrant was executed at a traveller site after concerns cockfighting events were held there.

Woman collapses near shops

Woman collapses near shops

A woman has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after collapsing in a busy shopping area.

Drug and motorbike arrests

Drug and motorbike arrests

Five people were arrested this morning as police cracked down on motorbike thefts in one Kent town.

Concerned parents petition for road safety measures

Concerned parents petition for road safety measures

A 20mph safety zone and a five tonne weight restriction are among the changes campaigners are pushing for.

Fundraisers bid to help mum's cancer battle

Fundraisers bid to help mum's cancer battle

People will be taking part in a boxing challenge to help a young mum.

Plans for transformed town centre revealed

Plans for transformed town centre revealed

A cinema could arrive as part of more than five years of extensive multi-million pound development.

Flowers to say we love you mum!

Flowers to say we love you mum!

The Priory Shopping Centre was abuzz with busy green fingered youngsters planting and decorating posy pots for their mums ahead of Mother’s Day.

It's all in the mind

It's all in the mind

Dartford boss Tony Burman knows his team have to be mentally ready for the challenge ahead.

VIDEO: Crawford's wonder goal

VIDEO: Crawford's wonder goal

Watch Welling's Harry Crawford score from near the halfway line in the Kent Reliance Senior Cup.

UPDATE: Major delays on key route

UPDATE: Major delays on key route

A broken down vehicle at the Dartford Crossing is causing 40 minute delays for thousands of motorists.

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