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Darts off the mark

Darts off the mark

Tom Bradbrook's early header was enough for Dartford to bag their first win of the season.

Do you know this monkey?

Do you know this monkey?

The search is on to reunite a cuddly monkey with its owner after it was spotted hanging around a supermarket car park.

Woman resuscitated in street

Woman resuscitated in street

A woman is in a serious condition after breathing difficulties left her having to be resuscitated in the street.

Darts beaten at Hemel

Darts beaten at Hemel

Dartford started life back in Vanarama National League South with a narrow defeat at Hemel Hempstead on Saturday.

Ukip candidate in bid to become London mayor

Ukip candidate in bid to become London mayor

The woman who stood for Dartford Ukip in this year's general election has bid to replace Boris Johnson as Mayor of London.

Firefighters tackle second heath fire

Firefighters tackle second heath fire

A fire has destroyed an acre of grassland on Dartford Heath just days after another blaze destroyed an area the size of three football pitches.

Week of closures for Dartford Crossing

Week of closures for Dartford Crossing

The final stages of roadworks to improve journeys at the Dartford Crossing will see both the tunnel and the bridge closed from tomorrow.

Fire destroys five acres of grassland

Fire destroys five acres of grassland

An area of grassland, the size of three football pitches, has been destroyed by fire.

Appeal to find stolen dogs

Appeal to find stolen dogs

Police have issued an appeal to find two Akita dogs, missing from Horton Kirby

'It’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt'

'It’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt'

Firefighters have issued warnings to help catch the culprits after attending more than 45 deliberate fires in Swanscombe in just a few weeks.

Landlord calls last orders on booze

Landlord calls last orders on booze

A landlord who used to quaff eight pints of beer a day has not touched a drop for seven months to raise money for charity.

Computer servicing firm is switched on to your needs

Computer servicing firm is switched on to your needs

A high-tech firm is hoping to take this year's title at the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards

Darts make double swoop

Darts make double swoop

Two signings on the eve of the new season look to have solved Dartford’s full-back problems.

Jagger and Richards have say on 'disgusting' Stones plaque

Jagger and Richards have say on 'disgusting' Stones plaque

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards said he "can't understand" claims by former bassist Bill Wyman that a train station plaque is incorrect.

Man and woman charged in connection to Hatton Garden raid

Man and woman charged in connection to Hatton Garden raid

A man and a woman have been charged in connection to a jewellery burglary in which a father and son from Dartford are also charged.

We must be realistic - Burman

We must be realistic - Burman

Tony Burman believes the pressure is on Dartford’s big-spending rivals to deliver when the new season starts this weekend.

The Informer: Patsy retires after 16 years

The Informer: Patsy retires after 16 years

Crayford Stadium said a fond farewell last Saturday night to one of its long-standing trainers.

Lifeboats hunt man after self-harm threats

Lifeboats hunt man after self-harm threats

Police and lifeboat crews scrambled a creek last night after a man threatened to self-harm.

Seven migrant children found under tanker truck

Seven migrant children found under tanker truck

Nine migrants, including seven minors, were found "underneath a tanker" by the Dartford Crossing.

'Shoot migrants': Would-be crime commissioner

'Shoot migrants': Would-be crime commissioner

A man hoping to be the next Kent crime commissioner has suggested tackling the migrant issue by setting up a machine gun and 'taking out a few people'

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