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I've got unfinished business

I've got unfinished business

Tom Bonner is determined to help Dartford reclaim their place back among non-league football’s elite.

Men bailed after cannabis disguised as rabbit hay found

Men bailed after cannabis disguised as rabbit hay found

Police arrested two men after £500,000 worth of cannabis was found in the back of a lorry.

Driver admits killing 7/7 bombing firefighter in crash

Driver admits killing 7/7 bombing firefighter in crash

A motorist has admitted killing a firefighter who helped in the aftermath of the London 7/7 bombings in a crash.

Traffic eases at the Dartford Crossing

Traffic eases at the Dartford Crossing

Congestion has eased after earlier difficulties at the Dartford Crossing left tailbacks stretching for miles.

Open-air shows back - but no longer free

Open-air shows back - but no longer free

Punters will have to pay for tickets for this year’s open-air theatre season in Central Park – but it will be cheaper if you live in the borough.

Fleet players on Darts radar

Fleet players on Darts radar

Dartford boss Tony Burman says lots of the players being released by Ebbsfleet are worth talking to.

Confused by the EU referendum? This might help

Confused by the EU referendum? This might help

An 'old fashioned' debate on the EU referendum is being held in Dartford this week to help answer some of your questions

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure...

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure...

Dr Frank-N-Furter has landed in Dartford, to tantalise and corrupt in Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show.

Schizophrenic rapist detained after station attack

Schizophrenic rapist detained after station attack

A schizophrenic who raped a good samaritan at a station two days after he fled a psychiatric unit has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Big summer in store for Orchard Theatre

Big summer in store for Orchard Theatre

Whether you like drama, music or comedy, there's likely to be something for you to look forward to at Dartford's premiere theatre this summer.

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a long slog to £70,000 but bit by bit a young man who lost his leg is getting there.

Bags of energy down at the park

Bags of energy down at the park

New keep fit equipment has made Bean’s park a place for everyone to enjoy.

Computer whizz kid designs his own website

Computer whizz kid designs his own website

He may not yet have left primary school, but Ryan Zhang has already taken his first steps into web design by getting his very own site online.

Young fundraiser’s Palace honour

Young fundraiser’s Palace honour

A teenager who was awarded the British Empire Medal has paid a visit to Buckingham Palace.

'Abnormal loads' to delay crossing journeys

'Abnormal loads' to delay crossing journeys

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing are being warned about a series of slow-moving, abnormal loads which will delay their journey.

Woman and child in hospital after crash

Woman and child in hospital after crash

M25 Traffic is queueing eight miles from the Dartford crossing to Orpington after a car flipped over, leaving a woman and child injured.

Heavyweight Ska legends decend

Heavyweight Ska legends decend

80s pop band Bad Manners to headlining the Dartford Festival.

Woman cut free from car

Woman cut free from car

A woman was injured after a crash on a Dartford lane.

Lakes open again after dog deaths

Lakes open again after dog deaths

A toxic lake which caused the deaths of a number of pet dogs has now been reopened to the public.

Criminals’ names up in lights

Criminals’ names up in lights

The faces of Dartford’s most wanted criminals were broadcast on huge screens in a bid to encourage locals to help police track them down.

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