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Woman, 89, savagely beaten by teen robber at home

Woman, 89, savagely beaten by teen robber at home

An elderly woman was left with appalling injuries after being savagely beaten by a teenage robber in a shocking crowbar raid on her home.

Burman braced for transfer battle

Burman braced for transfer battle

Dartford boss Tony Burman knows he faces fierce competition from other Kent clubs in the race to sign players this summer.

Julian hits back in wages row

Julian hits back in wages row

Alan Julian insists money was not the motivation for his move from Dartford to their Conference South rivals Sutton this week.

From romance to robbery for raider lured by date

From romance to robbery for raider lured by date

When lovestruck Gregory Norfield went on a blind date with a promise of an 'intimate evening', little did he know how it would end.

Darts look to Ibrahim

Darts look to Ibrahim

Deren Ibrahim could be Dartford's first-choice goalkeeper next season.

The Informer: Healthy competition with Wimbledon Stadium

The Informer: Healthy competition with Wimbledon Stadium

Popular rivalry returns in inter-track races.

All change... as gantries brought in at Crossing

All change... as gantries brought in at Crossing

Drivers are set to suffer overnight bridge and tunnel closures as part of a move to introduce remote tolls at the Dartford Crossing.

Everyone’s going loco for vintage vehicles

Everyone’s going loco for vintage vehicles

Steam engines of all shapes and sizes joined other vintage vehicles rolling into Dartford’s Central Park at the weekend.

Julian leaves Dartford

Julian leaves Dartford

Goalkeeper Alan Julian has left Dartford but five other players have signed new deals at Princes Park.

Woman in hospital after car crash

Woman in hospital after car crash

Firefighters were called after a car crashed this morning leaving a woman injured and her car overturned.

Delays clear after A2 crash

Delays clear after A2 crash

All lanes are now open after a crash on the A2 near Dartford.

Police looking for three men pictured

Police looking for three men pictured

CCTV images have been released of three men police want to talk to in connection with an alleged theft from a games machine.

Poppy campaign keeps on growing

Poppy campaign keeps on growing

David Cameron has met with Greenhithe and Swanscombe Royal British Legion members to discuss its poppy plans.

Firefighters tackle out-of -control fires

Firefighters tackle out-of -control fires

An out-of-control bonfire and blazing straw bales kept firefighters busy overnight.

Rare breeds support

Rare breeds support

An animal charity has been given a helping hand thanks to the Dartford Messenger.

When stink bombs were sixpence a bag

When stink bombs were sixpence a bag

Pictures last week of St George’s Day parades prompted KM journalist Crispin Whiting to dig out this photograph of the 8th Dartford Cubs on parade.

Prior joins Gate revolution

Prior joins Gate revolution

Margate have signed Dartford striker Jason Prior.

Two due in court after drug arrests made in Dartford

Two due in court after drug arrests made in Dartford

A man and a woman are due to appear before magistrates having been charged with drugs offences.

Car overturns in town centre

Car overturns in town centre

A woman has escaped serious injury after a car overturned in a town centre, causing long delays for commuters.

Bogus police officer steals cash from elderly man

Bogus police officer steals cash from elderly man

A man pretending to be a police officer has stolen £120 from an elderly man.

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