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Melting candles spark kitchen blaze

Melting candles spark kitchen blaze

Fire crews were called after a fire broke out at a home.

'We will feel like prisoners'

'We will feel like prisoners'

Changes to Arriva bus timetables have been branded 'ridiculous' and 'totally inconvenient' by elderly villagers after some services were reduced.

Carer's plea to dance with the stars

Carer's plea to dance with the stars

A student has launched an ambitious plea to enrol at a specialist dance college to help her achieve her dream of dancing on a West End stage.

From lineouts to model pouts

From lineouts to model pouts

A beauty queen, who divides her time between the rugby pitch and the catwalk, is in line to win an international beauty peageant.

Bring back the farm!

Bring back the farm!

People have called for the return of a once popular farm park after council bosses revealed plans to earmark the site for new homes.

Police arrest 16 suspected illegal immigrants

Police arrest 16 suspected illegal immigrants

A police officer has revealed 16 suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested after they were seen jumping off a lorry.

Patients forced to wear incontinence pads

Patients forced to wear incontinence pads

Inspectors ordered immediate improvements at a care home where patients were forced to wear incontinence pads, whether they required them or not.

Burman's defensive dilemna

Burman's defensive dilemna

Dartford are facing a full-back shortage with the new season just over a week away.

Cogan happy to bide his time

Cogan happy to bide his time

Barry Cogan knows he will not walk straight into Dartford's team following his summer switch from Dover Athletic.

'Welcome ****' - Hotel's four letter message

'Welcome ****' - Hotel's four letter message

A hotel guest has demanded an apology from Premier Inn after an insulting subtitle flashed up on his TV screen duing an unhappy stay.

Darts moving in 'right direction'

Darts moving in 'right direction'

Tony Burman delivers his verdict on Dartford's pre-season campaign which delivered five wins and a draw.

The Informer: Westmead Lola's grand result

The Informer: Westmead Lola's grand result

Top tip comes good as predicted with £1,000 at stake.

Brothers on target for Darts

Brothers on target for Darts

Tom and Elliot Bradbrook both scored as Dartford won their final pre-season friendly 2-0 at VCD on Tuesday night.

Elderly motorcyclist who died in fatal crash named

Elderly motorcyclist who died in fatal crash named

An 86-year-old biker who died after coming off his bike has been named.

Kent quartet chosen for World Championships

Kent quartet chosen for World Championships

Kent athletes Adam Gemili, Dina-Asher Smith, Jack Green and Tom Bosworth have been named in the GB squad for the IAAF World Championships in Beijing.

Fire breaks out in allotment shed

Fire breaks out in allotment shed

A blaze at an allotment shed kept crews busy last night.

Major delays after lorry crash near crossing

Major delays after lorry crash near crossing

Rush hour drivers faced long delays near the Dartford Crossing after a pile-up involving two lorries, a truck and two cars.

Tanners no match for Darts

Tanners no match for Darts

Dartford remain unbeaten this summer after winning 3-0 at Leatherhead in their latest pre-season friendly.

Cheerleading the way

Cheerleading the way

A group of Kent cheerleaders have continued to add to their impressive collection of trophies and titles.

Charity helped me overcome bullies

Charity helped me overcome bullies

A young man bullied so badly he couldn't face leaving his home has landed a job with the charity that helped him rebuild his confidence.

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