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Part of Dartford Crossing to close

Part of Dartford Crossing to close

The QEII bridge is set to be shut for overnight resurfacing works, with a diversion in place.

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Two-year-old at centre of murder trial pictured for first time

Two-year-old at centre of murder trial pictured for first time

The first image has been released of a child who died after suffering serious injuries, with her adoptive parents accused of murder.

Festive celebrations begin in town

Festive celebrations begin in town

The Christmas celebrations have started in one town this weekend with a festival and switch-on event.

Report: Rooney sees red in Darts defeat

Report: Rooney sees red in Darts defeat

Dartford had Paul Rooney sent off as they were beaten by two second-half goals against Braintree on Tuesday night.

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New shuttle service for ‘isolated’ village

New shuttle service for ‘isolated’ village

A village which lost a vital bus service is looking forward to new transport links thanks to the introduction of a new shuttle service.

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Notorious TikTok prankster sent to young offenders institute

Notorious TikTok prankster sent to young offenders institute

A young and controversial social media joker has been sentenced at magistrates’ court for his antics online.

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Man in court after search finds axe

Man in court after search finds axe

A suspect in a disturbance involving an axe is to appear in court.

Dowson issues Darts challenge

Dowson issues Darts challenge

Alan Dowson has set Dartford a challenge as they return to National League South action.

Police called to loose horse on ‘mane’ road

Police called to loose horse on ‘mane’ road

Police are searching for the owner of an escaped foal after finding them on a village high street.

Dowse after ‘three or four’ following Trophy exit

Dowse after ‘three or four’ following Trophy exit

Alan Dowson has vowed to rectify mistakes in the transfer market to get Dartford where they need to be.

Stars launch panto as temporary theatre takes shape

Stars launch panto as temporary theatre takes shape

A temporary purpose-built theatre is taking shape ahead of opening night for its annual pantomime.

Report: Amantchi wins it at the death

Report: Amantchi wins it at the death

Levi Amantchi scored in the final minute of added time as Maidstone won at Dartford in the FA Trophy.

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Six fire crews called to outbuildings blaze

Six fire crews called to outbuildings blaze

Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed after a blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning involving cars and outbuildings.

Convicted murderer stabbed woman 76 times with screwdriver while on day release

Convicted murderer stabbed woman 76 times with screwdriver while on day release

A killer, who murdered a woman 30 years ago, has been convicted of attempted murder after he stabbed a woman with a screwdriver.

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Classic car parade marks 60 years of the Dartford Crossing

Classic car parade marks 60 years of the Dartford Crossing

A parade of vintage cars made a symbolic journey through the west tunnel to celebrate the Dartford Crossing’s 60th birthday.

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‘School is a paragon of excellence’

‘School is a paragon of excellence’

A school run by a trust responsible for thousands of pupils across the county has received another top Ofsted report.

Darts chip in to help Gemma

Darts chip in to help Gemma

Dartford’s first-team players have chipped in to help one of the club’s women players edge closer to the road to recovery.

Kai lands US scholarship

Kai lands US scholarship

Dartford hammer thrower Kai Barham has set his sights on the 2028 Olympics after landing a top scholarship in America.

Pedestrians reported on M25 as lanes shut

Pedestrians reported on M25 as lanes shut

Pedestrians walking along the carriageway of the M25 has forced part of the motorway to shut.

Fox rescued after getting its head stuck in a fence

Fox rescued after getting its head stuck in a fence

An unlucky fox was left needing to be rescued after it got its head wedged between a fence panel and post.

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