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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.

Video: Mountain of rubbish blamed on travellers

Video: Mountain of rubbish blamed on travellers

A mountain of rubbish, which has been left at the side of a busy road for around a month, has been blamed on travellers.

Trial and error – but it’s the best in the world!

Trial and error – but it’s the best in the world!

Kevin Ladley will be celebrating on New Years Eve with a glass of his award-winning homemade sloe gin.

In-form Darts on a high

In-form Darts on a high

Tony Burman says Dartford's nine-match unbeaten run has got their supporters believing again.

Delays clear after multi-vehicle crashes

Delays clear after multi-vehicle crashes

Tailbacks caused by two separate pile-ups on the A2 have now cleared.

Burman: We showed character

Burman: We showed character

Dartford boss Tony Burman praised his players for recovering from a goal down to draw with Kent rivals Margate.

Honours even in Kent derby

Honours even in Kent derby

Dartford extended their unbeaten run to nine matches when they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Margate on Monday.

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