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VIDEO: Vans race on public footpaths

VIDEO: Vans race on public footpaths

Footage has emerged of two vans racing along a public footpath near a hospital.

Cruel dog-sitter left staffies in squalor

Cruel dog-sitter left staffies in squalor

A man supposed to be looking after two dogs for a friend left them in "absolute filth" without food and water for at least two days.

Burman eyes more away success

Burman eyes more away success

Dartford go in search of a fifth straight away win on Saturday when they take on Hayes & Yeading in National League South.

Darts pair catching the eye

Darts pair catching the eye

Two of Dartford's young players could be set for moves into the professional game after catching the eye of bigger clubs.

Determined thieves cause extensive damage to steal valuable trailer

Determined thieves cause extensive damage to steal valuable trailer

Smashed fences, gates and barn left behind in trail of devastation

House of Commons to debate Dartford Crossing

House of Commons to debate Dartford Crossing

Horrendous traffic congestion at the Dartford Crossing will fall under the spotlight at the House of Commons with a debate secured by the town’s MP.

Missing dementia sufferer found safe and well

Missing dementia sufferer found safe and well

A dementia sufferer who went missing on New Year's Eve has been found safe and well in London.

Brother of 'murder' victim tells of bid to stop 'hit-and-run'

Brother of 'murder' victim tells of bid to stop 'hit-and-run'

The brother of a man who died after being hit by a car and dragged 100m has told a murder trial of his desperate attempts to stop the vehicle.

Family tribute to 'loving husband and wonderful father'

Family tribute to 'loving husband and wonderful father'

The devastated family of a popular GP who died after being hit by a van have described him as "a real family man" who told "terrible dad jokes".

Stadium to rent

Stadium to rent

Dartford are looking for new tenants after Greenwich Borough announced their groundshare deal at Princes Park will end this season.

Dad hit by drug dealer's car suffered 'catastrophic' injuries

Dad hit by drug dealer's car suffered 'catastrophic' injuries

A father-of-two was mown down and dragged along a road for almost 100m in a hit-and-run, a court heard.

Hit-and-run murder trial due to start

Hit-and-run murder trial due to start

A man's due in court today accused of murder after an alleged hit-and-run.

Singer Jason honours weight loss winners

Singer Jason honours weight loss winners

Singer Jason Donovan delighted slimmers from Dartford as they celebrated their success

'Lorry drivers are no angels, but please give us a break'

'Lorry drivers are no angels, but please give us a break'

A lorry driver has hit back after a major crackdown on HGVs parked illegally overnight on hard shoulders and slip roads.

Burman: Two points dropped

Burman: Two points dropped

Even a 94th-minute equaliser for Dartford on Saturday did little to improve manager Tony Burman's mood.

Last-gasp Darts keep run going

Last-gasp Darts keep run going

Tom Bradbrook scored in the 94th minute as Dartford snatched a draw against Chelmsford on Saturday.

Fears over access to health care after GPs leave practice

Fears over access to health care after GPs leave practice

The future of a village’s only doctors surgery is uncertain with GPs set to leave the practice next month.

Traffic misery set to be eased

Traffic misery set to be eased

Regular tailbacks at the Dartford crossing could soon be eased - but the only real solution is a third crossing, the area's MP has warned.

Air show hero honoured in New Year's list

Air show hero honoured in New Year's list

A Red Cross manager from Hawley, who led the first aid response to the Shoreham air show disaster, has been awarded a British Empire Medal.

Watch: Car fire closes Dartford crossing

Watch: Car fire closes Dartford crossing

The Dartford crossing was partially closed this evening after a car burst into flames.

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