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Crashes cause delays on A2

Crashes cause delays on A2

Motorists on the A2 are experiencing long delays tonight after two crashes and a broken down car.

Darts daring to dream of FA Cup glory

Darts daring to dream of FA Cup glory

Dartford have vowed to make their supporters proud when they go in search of an historic giantkilling at Bradford on Sunday.

Train evacuated after catching fire

Train evacuated after catching fire

A train was evacuated after it caught fire on its way to Kent, causing long delays for commuters.

Gambling gran stole £176k from employer

Gambling gran stole £176k from employer

An accounts employee has avoided jail after stealing more than £176,000 from her workplace - and blowing most of it on gambling.

Burman: We're all upset

Burman: We're all upset

Tony Burman knows Dartford are going to come in for more criticism after a run of four straight defeats.

Sweeney's FA Cup memories

Sweeney's FA Cup memories

Peter Sweeney is hoping to become an FA Cup giantkiller with Dartford more than 10 years after he played in the final for Millwall.

Fourth straight defeat for Darts

Fourth straight defeat for Darts

Dartford remain three points from safety in the Vanarama Conference after losing 2-0 at Eastleigh on Tuesday night.

The Informer: Dash On Black a prime suspect

The Informer: Dash On Black a prime suspect

Barry O'Sullivan's runner is in peak condition - and there's still time to benefit from her exceptional form.

Brothers fined over counterfeit clothes

Brothers fined over counterfeit clothes

Rishi and Hardeep Bungar were prosecuted after nearly 600 clothes were seized from their market stall in Dartford.

Masterchef star finds recipe to overcome confidence

Masterchef star finds recipe to overcome confidence

The former Longfield pupil cooked up a treat in the BBC show impressing judges before her semi-final exit.

Burman: The day we drew Man Utd

Burman: The day we drew Man Utd

Tony Burman recalls Dartford's last FA Cup second round tie 30 years ago - when he almost got to play at Old Trafford.

FA Trophy draw

FA Trophy draw

Two of Kent's biggest non-league clubs will meet in the first round of the FA Trophy.

First rush hour at Dartford Crossing as it goes toll-free

First rush hour at Dartford Crossing as it goes toll-free

The Dartford Crossing faced its first big test toll-free this morning after the Dart Charge was introduced.

Burglar jailed for three and a half years

Burglar jailed for three and a half years

Stephen Baker, 27. admitted two charges of conspiracy to commit burglary after £7,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen from the Co-op in Longfield.

X Factor's Stereo Kicks kicked out by audience

X Factor's Stereo Kicks kicked out by audience

It was tears for X Factor hopefuls Stereo Kicks when their bid to win a place in the semi-finals was dashed - losing out in the sing off.

Addicks unbeaten run over after late drama

Addicks unbeaten run over after late drama

Charlton Athletic suffered late heartbreak as a last-gasp goal gave Ipswich Town the points in a 1-0 win at the Valley on Saturday lunchtime.

Darts fall short at Rovers

Darts fall short at Rovers

Dartford remain in the Vanarama Conference drop-zone after a 2-1 defeat at Forest Green Rovers on Saturday.

Rare deadly spider found in Kent back garden

Rare deadly spider found in Kent back garden

A spider that can potentially kill a human has been taken to a rare breeds centre after being found in a back garden.

'I could restrain the animal within'

'I could restrain the animal within'

A milkman accused of frenziedly stabbing a schoolgirl to death told a court he could 'restrain the animal within' after a previous vicious attack.

Darts sign Pompey striker

Darts sign Pompey striker

Tony Burman added a new forward to his Dartford squad just before the loan window closed on Thursday.

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