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Time lapse video of crossing gives insight into future

Time lapse video of crossing gives insight into future

A time lapse video of the first stage of the Dart Charge building work shows the transformation of the crossing.

Driver lucky to escape blazing taxi

Driver lucky to escape blazing taxi

This cab became a fireball as flames engulfed it at the height of the rush hour on a busy motorway.

Sudden death of woman in Swanley

Sudden death of woman in Swanley

A woman has reportedly died in a swimming pool in Swanley.

Burman's words of warning

Burman's words of warning

Tony Burman fears some Conference South clubs will follow Hereford and Salisbury into financial turmoil unless they curb their excessive spending.

McAuley on Darts wishlist

McAuley on Darts wishlist

Dartford want to bring Cambridge United defender Rory McAuley back to Princes Park.

Care home on alert over concerns for resident's care

Care home on alert over concerns for resident's care

A care home is being monitored by council chiefs amid concerns over the care of a 94-year-old war veteran.

Compensation plan aims to speed up development

Compensation plan aims to speed up development

Dartford council will ensure the Lowfield Street project goes ahead by compensating people who might threaten legal action over construction.

Davids in Greenwich talks

Davids in Greenwich talks

Dartford-based Greenwich Borough want to sign former Netherlands midfielder Edgar Davids.

Appeal after motocross bike stolen

Appeal after motocross bike stolen

Police have released a photo of a motocross bike in a bid to trace it after it was stolen from Dartford.

Derren Brown tour launch at Orchard

Derren Brown tour launch at Orchard

The master of illusion Derren Brown will return to the Orchard Theatre in Dartford.

The Informer: Backdoor Larry gets another shot at the big time

The Informer: Backdoor Larry gets another shot at the big time

Previous A1 winner could cause an upset - but he needs to start from trap one.

Customers’ handmade gifts to restaurant

Customers’ handmade gifts to restaurant

The Harvester restaurant in Dartford has been presented with two gifts by its customers.

Man bailed after car gatecrashes race... as new video emerges

Man bailed after car gatecrashes race... as new video emerges

A man has been bailed by police after a car gatecrashed a Brands Hatch race - as shocking new video is released.

Disgust as children in pole dancing display at fete

Disgust as children in pole dancing display at fete

Parents stormed out of a primary school fete in anger after children as young as four performed in a pole dancing display.

Kent's first new fire station for 20 years to be opened

Kent's first new fire station for 20 years to be opened

A new fire station for retained crews is being opened near where another was closed just months ago.

Man suffers head injuries after go-kart accident

Man suffers head injuries after go-kart accident

A man has been flown to hospital with head injuries after a go-kart accident.

Kent stars get Commonwealth Games call

Kent stars get Commonwealth Games call

Adam Gemili is among several Kent athletics stars to have been chosen to represent England at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Firearms officers in raids around Kent

Firearms officers in raids around Kent

Armed police have been involved in an operation which has involved warrants executed around parts of Kent.

Hundreds more places on way in school expansion

Hundreds more places on way in school expansion

A proposal to expand Stone primary school was approved this week, despite opposition from Dartford and Stone councils.

Free football cinema screenings

Free football cinema screenings

Footie fans who want to enjoy the World Cup on the big screen can head to Bluewater’s Showcase Cinema.

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