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Call for an early crossing decision

Call for an early crossing decision

A new Lower Thames Crossing must be kept away from Dartford in order to tackle air pollution in the town, councillors have told government.

Missing pensioner found safe and well

Missing pensioner found safe and well

Police find pensioner safe and well after he was reported missing from his home in Wilmington this morning.

Queues clear on M25 after rush-hour crash

Queues clear on M25 after rush-hour crash

Traffic has eased on the M25 after a crash between a car and a motorbike shut lanes.

From chasing a ball to running for Olympic gold

 From chasing a ball to running for Olympic gold

With just over a week until he flies out to Rio to compete in the Olympics, this gold medalist reflects on where it all started, in Kent.

Men still in hospital after double murder bid

Men still in hospital after double murder bid

Two men remain in hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds at a mental health centre.

More than 25 police officers arrive at scene of arrest inquiry

More than 25 police officers arrive at scene of arrest inquiry

An arrest inquiry was carried out this week which saw four police vans, four police cars and more than 25 officers storm through a residential street.

MP wants ban on new grammar schools lifted

MP wants ban on new grammar schools lifted

MP Gareth Johnson wants a change in the law to allow new grammar schools.

Serious fire spreads through house

Serious fire spreads through house

Both floors of a two-storey house suffered significant damage after a blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning.

The QEII Bridge closed overnight tomorrow

The QEII Bridge closed overnight tomorrow

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge will be closed for eight hours to carry out maintenance works, diverting traffic and causing delays.

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.

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