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Trust failing to communicate with patients

Trust failing to communicate with patients

A survey of more than 500 patients has revealed that Dartford and Gravesham NHS trust is worse than others when it comes to communicating.

Boss hurled brick through window in violent robbery

Boss hurled brick through window in violent robbery

A company boss who posed as a police officer and hurled a brick through the window of a lorry's cab during a terrifying robbery has been locked up.

Burman hits more dead ends

Burman hits more dead ends

Dartford’s striker hunt is going to the wire after another week of frustration for manager Tony Burman.

Wynter content at Darts

Wynter content at Darts

Tom Wynter believes Dartford’s summer recruitment will make them a tougher nut to crack in 2016-17.

'We need a quick decision'

'We need a quick decision'

The new transport secretary has been urged to make an early decision on a new Lower Thames Crossing.

Much-loved GP killed by unroadworthy van

Much-loved GP killed by unroadworthy van

A coroner has ruled the death of a GP who was hit by a van as he walked with his wife was a tragic accident - despite the vehicle being unroadworthy.

Lions too strong for Darts

Lions too strong for Darts

Dartford's pre-season continued with a 3-0 defeat at home to Millwall on Tuesday night.

Husband’s plight was driving force for top fundraiser

Husband’s plight was driving force for top fundraiser

A woman whose husband awaits a new heart, has raised over £1,000 for the charity who is helping to save his life.

Update: Man appears in court charged with double murder bid

Update: Man appears in court charged with double murder bid

A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted murder after two members of staff were seriously injured at a mental health centre.

Abigail pins hopes on retro look in bid for national title

Abigail pins hopes on retro look in bid for national title

A mother-of-two has entered a competition to be the next Miss Pinup UK.

Man charged with possession of knife at railway station

Man charged with possession of knife at railway station

A man will appear in court accused of having a knife at a busy train station.

Man chases naked woman through the streets

Man chases naked woman through the streets

Police have made arrests after a man was spotted chasing a naked woman through the streets.

Mental health patient held on suspicion of murder bid

Mental health patient held on suspicion of murder bid

A mental health patient has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two members of staff suffered stab wounds.

Darts honour legend Hayes

Darts honour legend Hayes

Some old favourites took centre stage as Dartford beat Ebbsfleet 4-2 in Ryan Hayes' testimonial.

Suspected double stabbing at mental health centre

Suspected double stabbing at mental health centre

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a suspected stabbing at a mental health centre.

'Suspect package' brings crossing to standstill

'Suspect package' brings crossing to standstill

Both the bridge and the tunnel of the Dartford Crossing were shut in both directions following reports of a suspicious package.

Nurse suspended for failing to attend inquest

Nurse suspended for failing to attend inquest

A nurse has been suspended after failing to attend an inquest into the death of a gran who suffered a massive stroke due to errors by hospital staff.

Don’t lose sight of safety as schools are expanded

Don’t lose sight of safety as schools are expanded

Plea for roads to be improved to keep students out of danger.

Garage destroyed by fire

Garage destroyed by fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire which left a garage completely destroyed.

Fresh hope for Lowfield Street

Fresh hope for Lowfield Street

Ideas to transform run-down Lowfield Street will go on show this weekend.

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