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‘City will be smaller than was planned’

‘City will be smaller than was planned’

Government's plan for a new garden city at Ebbsfleet is criticised by Labour’s shadow communities secretary Hilary Benn.

Late winner keeps Darts fighting

Late winner keeps Darts fighting

Dartford came from behind to record a priceless win at home to Macclesfield on Saturday.

Jail for men who stole vans, trucks and trailers

Jail for men who stole vans, trucks and trailers

Three men have been jailed for their part in the theft of thousands of pounds worth of vehicles.

By-election results for Stone ward

By-election results for Stone ward

A by-election in Stone yesterday saw Labour's Catherine Mary Stafford elected.

Passengers evacuated from Eurostar train on fire

Passengers evacuated from Eurostar train on fire

Train travellers were evacuated after five fire crews were called to a train on fire.

It’s life, but not as we know it…

It’s life, but not as we know it…

A UFO crashed to the ground at Dartford Science and Technology College forcing students to carry out scientific tests to determine the creature's ID.

Wall's presence helping Darts

Wall's presence helping Darts

On-loan striker Alex Wall has become a key player in Dartford's scrap to avoid relegation.

Burman: Let's raise the roof

Burman: Let's raise the roof

Tony Burman has urged Dartford supporters to crank up the volume inside Princes Park for Saturday’s crucial game against Macclesfield.

Police hunt thug who left victim with fractured eye socket

Police hunt thug who left victim with fractured eye socket

A man will need surgery to correct his vision after a thug punched him in the face, leaving him with a fractured eye socket.

The Informer: Luck is temporary, class is permanent

The Informer: Luck is temporary, class is permanent

Never be put off a greyhound because of a bookmaker's price - if a dog has won before it could do it again.

Council leader pays tribute to L'Wren Scott

Council leader pays tribute to L'Wren Scott

Grieving Dartford-born rocker Sir Mick Jagger’s bandmates flew into Manston Airport as council leader pays tribute to "beautiful" woman.

Big clean-up of Dartford

Big clean-up of Dartford

Residents are being urged to muck in... as Dartford gets a big spring clean.

Man leaves fortune to hospital

Man leaves fortune to hospital

Nearly a quarter of a million pounds has been donated to a Kent hospital by a man who was treated for cancer there.

Leaps of faith for charity

Leaps of faith for charity

A vicar from Dartford took the plunge and helped to raise more than £20k for charity at the KM Charity Challenge Abseil.

Animal centre’s cash help plea

Animal centre’s cash help plea

An animal charity is in desperate need of cash after a neighbour complained about the creatures it cares for.

Canister theft is serious blow for Cadets

Canister theft is serious blow for Cadets

Youngsters are reeling after their Sea Cadet unit was broken into and gas canisters stolen.

Good day for Darts

Good day for Darts

Dartford boosted their Skrill Premier survival hopes on Saturday with a 2-0 win at relegated Hyde.

Thieves labelled ‘scum’ for taking pub’s charity box

Thieves labelled ‘scum’ for taking pub’s charity box

A landlady has branded thieves who broke into a pub “scum” after they stole a charity box containing hundreds of pounds.

Rapist has appeal bid rejected

Rapist has appeal bid rejected

A city broker who raped a woman as she slept has failed in an Appeal Court bid to clear his name.

Noble takes his chance to impress

Noble takes his chance to impress

Dartford’s Lee Noble was back in the starting XI and back to his best on Saturday.

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