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Young footballer’s miracle recovery after cardiac arrest on pitch

Young footballer’s miracle recovery after cardiac arrest on pitch

A 16th birthday party means the world to family and friends of footballer Ali Reith - after he collapsed on the pitch in front of horrified crowds.

Burman points the way

Burman points the way

Tony Burman says Dartford’s three-year plan to get back in the National League depends on fans backing the young players who can take them there.

Family escape dishwasher fire

Family escape dishwasher fire

A mother-of-two led her children to safety through a smokey house after their dishwasher caught alight during the middle of the night.

M25 killer Kenneth Noye's transfer to open prison blocked

M25 killer Kenneth Noye's transfer to open prison blocked

Justice Secretary Michael Gove has blocked M25 killer Kenneth Noye's transfer to an open prison, it's been revealed.

Our job to entertain - Hayes

Our job to entertain - Hayes

Ryan Hayes is determined to get the Dartford crowd back on his side by producing more moments like Saturday’s late equaliser.

Schoolgirl killer appeals against murder conviction

Schoolgirl killer appeals against murder conviction

A killer jailed for the murder of schoolgirl Claire Tiltman, who was stabbed to death more than 20 years ago, will have his appeal heard next month.

Injury blow for Darts

Injury blow for Darts

Dartford defender Tom Wynter has gone for an X-ray after fracturing his ankle on Monday night.

Chinese investor pledges £100m for London Paramount

Chinese investor pledges £100m for London Paramount

Chinese investor SinoFortone has pledged a multi-million pounds investment into Kent's proposed entertainment resort.

Woman dies in fire

Woman dies in fire

A woman has died in a serious fire which closed a road, police have confirmed.

Police probe house fire

Police probe house fire

A road has been sealed off for most of the day to allow police to investigate after a house fire.

Getting together on the dancefloor

Getting together on the dancefloor

A traditional tea dance as held to mark Silver Sunday, a national day aimed at combatting loneliness and bringing generations together.

Family pay tribute to man who died in Mercedes crash

Family pay tribute to man who died in Mercedes crash

A father of four who died in a car crash has been named as Martin Smith.

Firefighters tackle heath blaze

Firefighters tackle heath blaze

Fires on Dartford Heath are believed to have been started deliberately, say Kent Fire and Rescue

Nothing better than a noisy crowd

Nothing better than a noisy crowd

Dartford boss Tony Burman thanked the supporters for playing their part in Saturday's comeback.

Late goal rescues a point

Late goal rescues a point

Ryan Hayes scored in the last minute as Dartford came from 2-0 down to draw with Hemel Hempstead on Saturday.

He’s fun but a bit of a handful

 He’s fun but a bit of a handful

Tails are wagging in Dartford as a local rescue dog is on its way to London to compete in Scuffts.

'One-man crime wave' caught with 9inch blade

'One-man crime wave' caught with 9inch blade

A teenager inadvertently reveled he was carrying a large knife after trying to run from police.

Tesco sells prime town centre site

Tesco sells prime town centre site

A site which would have transformed a town centre in a multi-million pounds development has been sold by Tesco.

Burns: We need to step up

Burns: We need to step up

Full-back Lee Burns admits Dartford's players need to "be men" in order to turn their faltering season around.

Hauliers push for action on new crossing as costs mount

Hauliers push for action on new crossing as costs mount

The freight industry is piling pressure on the Chancellor to push forward with a new Lower Thames Crossing, and say the delay is costing millions.

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