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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.

'Suspected migrants' bundle out of lorry outside Costa

'Suspected migrants' bundle out of lorry outside Costa

Up to a dozen suspected migrants have reportedly been spotted climbing out of a lorry near a Costa Coffee shop.

Trial litter patrols catch 1,000 and are set to continue

Trial litter patrols catch 1,000 and are set to continue

After five months patrolling the streets of Dartford, the town’s trial litter enforcement team will be given a three-year contract to continue.

Burman sees Darts potential

Burman sees Darts potential

Dartford boss Tony Burman is set to give more talented players from the club's academy a taste of the first-team.

I'm coming home - Bonner

I'm coming home - Bonner

Departing Ebbsfleet skipper Tom Bonner explains why he picked up the phone to ask Tony Burman if he could return to Dartford.

Bonner to rejoin Darts

Bonner to rejoin Darts

Ebbsfleet captain Tom Bonner is quitting the club to rejoin their local rivals Dartford.

Rugby club secures sponsorship deal

Rugby club secures sponsorship deal

Dartford Valley Rugby Club have announced an extended sponsorship deal with Bluewater.

Congestion building at Dartford Crossing after accident

Congestion building at Dartford Crossing after accident

More misery for drivers using the Dartford Crossing after an accident causes lane closure and tailbacks

Giant leap helps hospital ward

Giant leap helps hospital ward

A skydive has helped raise money for a children's ward.

Busy night for crew

Busy night for crew

Firefighters in Dartford had a busy shift overnight after being called to several incidents.

Welcome cash windfall for service helping the elderly

Welcome cash windfall for service helping the elderly

Volunteers who provide a vital community service for the elderly have been given a cash boost.

Community centre saved by campaign

Community centre saved by campaign

Hope seemed lost when a beloved arts and health centre closed its doors earlier this year, but a community-led campaign to save it has succeeded.

Miserable end to week for crossing drivers

Miserable end to week for crossing drivers

A week of delays, crashes and overrunning works has ended in more delays at the Dartford crossing.

Couple's lucky escape as bus smashes into house

Couple's lucky escape as bus smashes into house

A couple ran outside thinking there had been a huge explosion - only to find bus had smashed into their home, leaving a trail of destruction.

Another day, another long queue

Another day, another long queue

Motorists hoping for some respite at the Dartford Crossing were stuck in 10-mile jams this morning.

Burman wants more firepower

Burman wants more firepower

An experienced centre-forward is top of Dartford manager Tony Burman’s shopping list this summer.

Rescue dog sings EastEnders theme tune

Rescue dog sings EastEnders theme tune

Could this rescue dog be Kent's biggest fan of TV's Albert Square - or should that be Howl-bert Square?

Darts legend walks away

Darts legend walks away

Lee Burns has left Dartford after seven seasons to sign for one of their league rivals.

Funeral flowers from a killer

Funeral flowers from a killer

Schoolgirl killer Colin Ash-Smith sent a floral tribute to the funeral of his father - but was not freed from prison to attend.

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