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Staff and pupils flying high after inspection

Staff and pupils flying high after inspection

Staff at a Kent primary school with disadvantaged pupils and gypsy, and traveller children held a picnic after the government rated them as good.

Cogan keen on Darts deal

Cogan keen on Darts deal

Dartford could complete the signing of former Dover midfielder Barry Cogan this week.

Keep our court open

Keep our court open

Critics have urged the government to rethink plans to close a Kent courthouse over fears it could impede justice from being carried out.

Father Christmas slams 'imbeciles' at Dart Charge

Father Christmas slams 'imbeciles' at Dart Charge

A great-grandfather Christmas has demanded an apology from Dart Charge bosses after being asked to pay £140 of fines in error.

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

A falcon trainer hopes his birds can become the fastest animals in the world in a record breaking speed attempt next month.

Cogan interests Darts

Cogan interests Darts

Dartford are looking at former Dover midfielder Barry Cogan

Have you paid a Dart Charge fine you shouldn't have?

Have you paid a Dart Charge fine you shouldn't have?

At least £250,000 has been paid in Dart Charge fines by drivers who only needed to pay the £2.50 toll charge.

'Riot police' called after fears for man's welfare

'Riot police' called after fears for man's welfare

Police reportedly wearing riot gear have been spotted in a residential street after concerns were raised for a man's welfare.

Three Kent courts threatened with closure

Three Kent courts threatened with closure

Three courts in Kent have been earmarked for closure under plans announced by the government today.

Commuters want station works back on track

Commuters want station works back on track

Passengers at a village station have called on rail bosses to start work on a series of upgrades - claiming they were made promises six years ago.

The Informer: Race is on for bonus

The Informer: Race is on for bonus

Six greyhounds in the final of the Owners Bonus Series are chasing a bumper prize this weekend.

Fans pay tribute to fellow supporter hit by train

Fans pay tribute to fellow supporter hit by train

Friends of a football supporter who died after a rail accident have paid tribute to a "cracking bloke".

MP performs u-turn on hunt vote

MP performs u-turn on hunt vote

Gareth Johnson says he has changed his mind on repealing the Hunting Act on the day the government delayed a vote for relaxing legislation.

Murder accused in court after man 'dragged under car'

Murder accused in court after man 'dragged under car'

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Kent man allegedly dragged underneath a car for 100 yards and left for dead.

Ballet teacher wins top honour

Ballet teacher wins top honour

A Kent ballet teacher has a spring in her step after she was awarded as one of the best in the south east

Mum's supermarket safety plea

Mum's supermarket safety plea

A mother's launched an online plea to get a budget supermarket to fit child restraints in its trolleys.

Dart Charge 'doesn't know' how many complaints it has received

Dart Charge 'doesn't know' how many complaints it has received

Highways England has admitted that it "did not initially differentiate between complaints and inquiries" for free-flow crossing system Dart Charge.

Litter cops set for town centre patrol

Litter cops set for town centre patrol

A Kent council has announced plans to become the latest authority to dish out £75 fines for those dropping litter in a town centre.

Decision time for Burman

Decision time for Burman

Dartford could complete his summer transfer business after Saturday’s pre-season opener at Canvey Island.

Gardiner ready for Darts bow

Gardiner ready for Darts bow

New signing Tom Gardiner says he will bring a touch of culture to Dartford’s defence this season.

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