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Trialists land Darts deals

Trialists land Darts deals

Dartford have completed the double signing of trialists Luke Wanadio and Ellis Brown.

Major delays on M25 after crash

Major delays on M25 after crash

Delays are stretching back several miles on the M25 following an earlier crash.

Thug who stabbed ex's partner given longer behind bars

Thug who stabbed ex's partner given longer behind bars

A man who attacked his ex-partner and stabbed her new boyfriend with scissors was today sentenced to an extra two and a half years in jail.

Chocolate dream is proving a winner

Chocolate dream is proving a winner

Think your business is one of the best? The Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards celebrate the cream of our local firms.

Injury ends gymnast’s Rio Olympics dream

 Injury ends gymnast’s Rio Olympics dream

With just weeks to go until the Olympics gets started, a teenager who was shortlisted to represent Team GB has suffered a leg injury.

Two heavy goods vehicles and car collide on Dartford Crossing

Two heavy goods vehicles and car collide on Dartford Crossing

There is huge congestion following a three- vehicle crash on the crossing.

Angry women’s pensions fight goes to Parliament

 Angry women’s pensions fight goes to Parliament

A group of women have taken their campaign against state pension inequality to parliament.

Double Olympic champion joins park run

Double Olympic champion joins park run

Dame Kelly Holmes joined park runners to mark a milestone.

Friends launch urban fashion range

Friends launch urban fashion range

Could the next big name in clothing be born out of north Kent?

Parents fear for youngsters’ safety on ‘chaotic road’

Parents fear for youngsters’ safety on ‘chaotic road’

One dad claims 'somebody is going to get killed' on the busy school route after his daughter was hit by a bus.

Garden fire spreads to fence and house

Garden fire spreads to fence and house

Fire crews were called to an address in Dartford after a blaze broke out in a garden.

Mick Jagger celebrates 73rd birthday

Mick Jagger celebrates 73rd birthday

The Rolling Stones Legend celebrates turning 73 just weeks after finding out he's going to be a dad... again!

Serious message behind bowel screening cake

Serious message behind bowel screening cake

Saving thousands of lives calls for a celebratory slice of cake, with a theme of course.

Driver jailed after killing 'big friendly giant' in crash

Driver jailed after killing 'big friendly giant' in crash

A driver whose careless driving killed a much-loved grandfather has been jailed.

Drivers furious over crossing hold ups

Drivers furious over crossing hold ups

Motorists travelling through the Dartford tunnels were stuck for more than an hour last night after an abnormal load was moved.

Teen faces jail for reversing van into police officer

Teen faces jail for reversing van into police officer

A teenager who crushed a police officer's legs by reversing a van into him during a high-speed chase is facing sentence.

Kent stars shine at Diamond League

Kent stars shine at Diamond League

Rio-bound Adam Gemili, Jack Green and Dina Asher-Smith look to be hitting form at the perfect time after shining displays at London Diamond League.

Treatment ‘could not have saved pensioner’

Treatment ‘could not have saved pensioner’

Hospital staff who refused to resuscitate an elderly woman have been cleared of any wrong-doing.

Tunnel traffic after broken down vehicle

Tunnel traffic after broken down vehicle

Motorists in standstill traffic after a car broke down at the entrance to the Dartford tunnel.

Crash driver sped off... because he didn't want to be a sperm donor

Crash driver sped off... because he didn't want to be a sperm donor

A driver told police he didn't stop after a crash - because he was trying to avoid a woman who "wanted him to be a sperm donor".

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