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The Informer: Golden Jacket hopes begin this weekend

The Informer: Golden Jacket hopes begin this weekend

Saturday evening’s card at Crayford will feature the first round of trial stakes races for this year’s Ladbrokes Golden Jacket.

Paint a part in community canvas

Paint a part in community canvas

Brushes at the ready for a painting that will be completed by the community and hung up for all to see in Dartford library.

Wanted: Dog to play a leading role in La Boheme

Wanted: Dog to play a leading role in La Boheme

The search is on to find a pet pooch to star in a romantic opera at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford.

Woman speaks of rape ordeal at hospital

Woman speaks of rape ordeal at hospital

A mother who said she was raped more than 50 times at a psychiatric hospital has spoken about her ordeal.

Ram raid on shop... days after opening

Ram raid on shop... days after opening

Two men have been arrested after ram-raiders targeted a supermarket early today - just four days after it opened its doors.

Man arrested by armed police

Man arrested by armed police

A man has been charged with a public order offence after around 16 police cars descended on a Dartford street

New supermarket opens its doors

New supermarket opens its doors

A new supermarket has opened its doors for the first time after a £450,000 investment and the creation of 20 new jobs.

Special nursery saved

Special nursery saved

People power has saved a nursery for children with severe and life limiting disorders from closing - after KCC said it was cutting its funding

Burman relieved to end losing run

Burman relieved to end losing run

Dartford boss Tony Burman described Friday's 1-1 draw at Welling as "a big point" for his beleaguered side.

Robber facing jail over bookies raid

Robber facing jail over bookies raid

A robber who terrified staff with an imitation gun in a raid on a betting shop has been warned he faces a "substantial" prison sentence.

Fireworks 'start garage blaze' in village

Fireworks 'start garage blaze' in village

Crews have tackled a garage blaze in a village that is believed to have been sparked by fireworks.

Apprentice star's £1m business giveaway

Apprentice star's £1m business giveaway

A former contestant on the BBC1 show starring Lord Sugar has pledged his own cash with the goal of helping two companies a week get off the ground.

Review: The Perfect Murder

Review: The Perfect Murder

New stage show The Perfect Murder received its premiere at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford this week.

Wings and Darts share the spoils

Wings and Darts share the spoils

Dartford finally ended their long losing streak with a hard-fought draw at Welling on Friday night.

Hospital to deliver babies under hypnosis

Hospital to deliver babies under hypnosis

Women will soon be able to give birth under hypnosis at a Kent hospital launching a new relaxation programme for mothers-to-be.

Darts boss on the transfer trail

Darts boss on the transfer trail

Tony Burman wants to add permanent signings to his Dartford squad during the January transfer window.

Darts winger still sidelined

Darts winger still sidelined

Ryan Hayes is no closer to returning from the knee injury which has already kept him out for almost two months.

Valley View: In good spirits ahead of reunion with former club

Valley View: In good spirits ahead of reunion with former club

Ben Alnwick is up against some old faces on Saturday - and the Charlton keeper takes on previous side Barnsley bouyed by Addicks' festive efforts.

Double swoop by Darts

Double swoop by Darts

Dartford have signed striker Andy Pugh and defender Rory McAuley on loan from Cambridge United.

Do you recognise this man?

Do you recognise this man?

Police are releasing CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a theft and fraud offences at Bluewater.

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