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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".

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.

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