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Burman - Darts missed opportunity

Burman - Darts missed opportunity

Disappointed Tony Burman claims Dartford 'should have finished Dover off' in the FA Trophy.

Crossing capacity ready to burst

Crossing capacity ready to burst

The Dartford Crossing will be operating at an estimated 120% capacity by the time a new Lower Thames Crossing is built.

Darts and Dover must do it again

Darts and Dover must do it again

Dartford and Dover must do it all over again after a 1-1 draw in the FA Trophy first round at Prince's Park on Saturday afternoon.

Hospital’s new ‘art to heart’ provides perfect pick-me-up

Hospital’s new ‘art to heart’ provides perfect pick-me-up

Talented young artists being treated at Darent Valley Hospital’s children’s ward have decorated a collection of useful bags for fellow patients.

Man cut free from car after two-car crash

Man cut free from car after two-car crash

A man has been cut free from a car after an accident.

Motorcyclist dies in crash

Motorcyclist dies in crash

A woman riding a motorbike died in a crash on the A2 last night.

Motorcyclist involved in serious crash

Motorcyclist involved in serious crash

The A2 has reopened after a serious crash involving a motorcyclist.

Sick paedo wanted by FBI found in Dartford

Sick paedo wanted by FBI found in Dartford

A paedophile wanted by the FBI has been tracked down and in Dartford and jailed.

Child injured after car and van crash

Child injured after car and van crash

Two men and a child have been injured in a crash involving a car and a van.

Ambitious £5m plan to transform Acacia Hall

Ambitious £5m plan to transform Acacia Hall

An ageing town-centre venue will be treated to a multimillion-pound renovation project.

'After 10 years of fun together, it has been devastating'

'After 10 years of fun together, it has been devastating'

After her husband died from a hereditary heart disease, a devastated widow has raised thousands for the charity researching the condition.

Campaigners win battle to make school-run lane safer

Campaigners win battle to make school-run lane safer

Parent power has come up trumps as council planners prepare to implement a speed and weight restriction on vehicles using a busy village road.

Free room at the inn: but only if you're called Mary and Joseph

Free room at the inn: but only if you're called Mary and Joseph

A hotel is offering a free room at Christmas for anyone called Mary and Joseph, just bring photo ID - donkey or imminent birth not required.

Land sale to clear way for huge new school

Land sale to clear way for huge new school

Fifteen acres of farmland will be sold to the government to allow for the construction of a 1,500 pupil secondary school.

Transport secretary rejects TfL bid

Transport secretary rejects TfL bid

Transport for London’s (TfL) bid to take over parts of Southeastern’s rail network has been rejected by the transport secretary.

Mick Jagger welcomes baby number eight

Mick Jagger welcomes baby number eight

Rock legend Mick Jagger has become a father for the eighth time at 73.

Burglars convicted after thefts of lorry and cars

Burglars convicted after thefts of lorry and cars

Two burglars have been convicted after they stole expensive cars and a lorry following break-ins in Swanley.

Courier’s agonising wait for fracture op after crash

Courier’s agonising wait for fracture op after crash

A young man was left in agony for several days and lost a stone in weight after his operation was repeatedly delayed.

Patient admits double stabbing

Patient admits double stabbing

A patient who stabbed two members of staff at a mental health facility has pleaded guilty in court.

Promotion the main goal

Promotion the main goal

Tony Burman admits promotion remains the main priority ahead of Dartford’s FA Trophy clash with Dover on Saturday.

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