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Stalemate for Robinson

Stalemate for Robinson

Charlton draw a blank in new boss Karl Robinson's first game in charge.

Market stall traders celebrate 50 years of business

Market stall traders celebrate 50 years of business

Everyone loves the big brands, but not as much as we love a good bargain, and Dartford market still draws a fine crowd.

Bonner ban won't derail Darts

Bonner ban won't derail Darts

Dartford are set to lose defender Tom Bonner to a four-game ban – but boss Tony Burman is confident they can cope.

School’s title is pat on the Bacc

School’s title is pat on the Bacc

One of England’s oldest schools has been recognised as one of the best in the country after scooping a top award for its sixth form curriculum.

Suspended nurse wins £24k payout

Suspended nurse wins £24k payout

A nurse who was suspended from practising for a year has won more than £24,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal from her job.

M25 set to be closed overnight

M25 set to be closed overnight

Motorists have been warned that the clockwise carriageway of the M25 may be closed for repairs overnight after a lorry crash and fuel spill.

Biker seriously injured in crash

Biker seriously injured in crash

Motorists faced delays on the A2 after a crash involving a motorbike, but roads have now cleared

Charlton move is 'right'

Charlton move is 'right'

New Addicks boss Karl Robinson on taking over at The Valley

Girl wins Chinese university place

Girl wins Chinese university place

A teenager who has been studying Mandarin for only three years has won a place at a Chinese university after impressing competition judges.

Gang sentenced for £750k van ringing operation

Gang sentenced for £750k van ringing operation

Five men have appeared in court for their role in a large vehicle ringing operation.

Long delays after crash on A2

Long delays after crash on A2

Motorists are being warned to expect delays after a crash on the A2.

Tunnel re-opens at Dartford Crossing after crash

Tunnel re-opens at Dartford Crossing after crash

The west tunnel of the Dartford Crossing had been closed after a crash.

Charity wants to focus on helping disabled teens

Charity wants to focus on helping disabled teens

An appeal has been launched to give teenagers with disabilities the chance to enjoy trips out just like others their age.

Drug goggles show dangers of driving under influence

Drug goggles show dangers of driving under influence

Students were given a view of the life-threatening risks of taking drugs before driving in a warning from firefighters.

Level crossing closed due to lack of staff

Level crossing closed due to lack of staff

Southeastern has again informed people they need to take a 10 minute detour at Stone Crossing station as the level crossing is closed.

Jobs at risk as restaurant shuts

Jobs at risk as restaurant shuts

An events venue which has been around for more than a quarter of a century is to close its restaurant, putting a number of jobs at risk.

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

A lorry driver is due in court after being charged with drink driving following a crash.

School and rugby club plan for hospital site

School and rugby club plan for hospital site

The site of an old mental health hospital has been earmarked for a 1,500 pupil secondary school and a new home for Dartford’s only rugby club.

Trust’s choir aims for chart success

Trust’s choir aims for chart success

Singing hospital staff were thrust into the national spotlight this week after an appearance on Gareth Malone’s latest show.

£100 reward for safe return of missing Lewis the duck

£100 reward for safe return of missing Lewis the duck

A desperate family are offering a £100 reward for the safe return of their pet duck Lewis.

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