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Kent MP criticises Ofsted chief over grammar attack

Kent MP criticises Ofsted chief over grammar attack

A Kent MP's hit out after the new head of Ofsted said plans for new grammar schools are a distraction.

Ten-man Darts out of Trophy

Ten-man Darts out of Trophy

Dartford had Alex Brown sent off as they bowed out of the FA Trophy.

Coombes' stunning winner

Coombes' stunning winner

A wonder goal by Adam Coombes saw Welling into the last 16 of the FA Trophy on Saturday.

Crossing to close for maintenance

Crossing to close for maintenance

Those hoping to use the Dartford Crossing for a late night journey next week will have to contend with closures to both the tunnels and the bridge.

Tunnel shuts for repairs

Tunnel shuts for repairs

One of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing has been closed for emergency repairs this morning.

Dicing with death for kicks: drivers cause night-time mayhem on estate

Dicing with death for kicks: drivers cause night-time mayhem on estate

Concern is growing over the activities of drivers on an industrial estate which is being used as a night-time racetrack.

Hayes buys into squad ethic

Hayes buys into squad ethic

Ryan Hayes has taken Dartford’s squad rotation policy in his stride.

Hospital trust plea as strain of 330 people a day hits A&E

Hospital trust plea as strain of 330 people a day hits A&E

Darent Valley Hospital is seeing rising numbers of patients turning up for emergency treatment, and is feeling the pressure

Burman defends rotation policy

Burman defends rotation policy

Dartford manager Tony Burman is looking at the bigger picture when he changes his team around.

Jail for drug dealer who hid cocaine in tumble dryer

Jail for drug dealer who hid cocaine in tumble dryer

A drug dealer who hid large stashes of cocaine in his tumble dryer has been jailed for more than nine years.

Man named after Christmas Eve 'hit and run'

Man named after Christmas Eve 'hit and run'

A man killed in a tragic crash just before Christmas has been named - after being hit on a pedestrian crossing.

Council delay potential Millwall move decision

Council delay potential Millwall move decision

A key meeting over plans that could force Millwall to seek a new home in north Kent has been postponed.

Teen to take cancer angels to Rome

Teen to take cancer angels to Rome

A teenage fundraiser is asking people to share the names of loved ones who have died of cancer with him so he can read them out at The Vatican.

Crash driver thanks the rescuers who cut him free

Crash driver thanks the rescuers who cut him free

A driver who was rescued after a collision has thanked those who saved him.

Praise for clinical Darts

Praise for clinical Darts

Dartford boss Tony Burman praised his team's character after their goal fest on Saturday.

Darts go goal crazy

Darts go goal crazy

Four first-half goals helped Dartford thrash East Thurrock in National South on Saturday.

‘Act now before rough sleepers die from cold’

‘Act now before rough sleepers die from cold’

More needs to be done to protect Dartford’s growing homeless population as rough sleepers begin to face potentially deadly overnight temperatures.

Brands Hatch owners refuse to comment over British GP return

Brands Hatch owners refuse to comment over British GP return

Owners of Kent race circuit Brands Hatch have refused to comment on speculation the British Grand Prix will return to the venue.

Man found dead after plunging from bridge

Man found dead after plunging from bridge

A body has been found after police, helicopter and coastguard crews were called to reports of a man falling from a bridge.

'May you have cancer'

'May you have cancer'

TV pundit Danny Baker has outraged social media after wishing cancer on council bosses behind a rumoured Millwall stadium move to Kent.

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