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Bradbrook: We deserved it

Bradbrook: We deserved it

Elliot Bradbrook couldn't believe his 'offside' goal against Maidstone was given - but insisted Dartford deserved a result in the derby.

Dartford honours Paris attack victims

Dartford honours Paris attack victims

The French flag will fly at half-mast in Dartford today in tribute to those who died in terror attacks in Paris on Friday.

Kent farm makes harvest breakthrough

Kent farm makes harvest breakthrough

A farm in a corner of Kent has successfully harvested Britain's first ever sweet potato crop.

Fairfield Pool ready for its close-up

Fairfield Pool ready for its close-up

After almost two years, the popular community leisure centre is preparing to reopen with fresh facilities and a brand new look.

Pedestrians injured in collision with car

Pedestrians injured in collision with car

Two people were hospitalised after being hit by a car.

Burman's delight as goal stands

Burman's delight as goal stands

Watch the controversial goal which earned Dartford a draw against Maidstone and find out why the referee chose to allow it.

Honours even in derby draw

Honours even in derby draw

Elliot Bradbrook's late goal earned Dartford a 1-1 draw at home to Maidstone United.

Driving instructor's L-plate relay is a winner for charity

Driving instructor's L-plate relay is a winner for charity

A grandmother is among a team of dedicated instructors performing a mammoth relay to raise money for Children in Need.

Traffic caused by two-car collision

Traffic caused by two-car collision

An accident during the morning rush hour has caused congestion running through a village.

Wings game switched for TV

Wings game switched for TV

Welling's FA Cup second-round tie against Carlisle United has been switched to Sunday, December 6 for television coverage.

Generous sponsor funds debut derby

Generous sponsor funds debut derby

Oakfield Phoenix went up against Crayford Eagles thanks to the support of a Dartford pub

Dartford prepares for Christmas

Dartford prepares for Christmas

The festive season kicks off on Saturday with a string of seasonal events in the town centre

Darts and Stones resume battle

Darts and Stones resume battle

Tony Burman says Dartford's derby against Maidstone on Saturday is extra special because of the history between the clubs.

Mayday warning for Darts

Mayday warning for Darts

Maidstone's Jay May has some bad news for Dartford fans ahead of his first return to Princes Park this weekend.

Appeal unearths heroes' stories

Appeal unearths heroes' stories

An appeal supported by the Messenger has helped reveal the stories behind some of Dartford's war heroes.

War veterans and fallen heroes to be honoured

War veterans and fallen heroes to be honoured

New roads on a housing development are expected to be named after four soldiers and airmen

Wings keen to keep Lee

Wings keen to keep Lee

Welling want to extend Harry Lee's spell at Park View Road until the end of the season

Welling hold leaders

Welling hold leaders

Welling were denied maximum points against the National League leaders following a late equaliser on Tuesday.

Charges dropped against Hatton Garden suspect

Charges dropped against Hatton Garden suspect

One of the Kent men accused of taking part in the multi-million pound Hatton Garden raid has had all charges against him dropped.

Car fire blocks M25

Car fire blocks M25

The M25 anticlockwise was blocked after a car fire close to junction two.

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