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Lorry crash on M20

Lorry crash on M20

The fuel tank of an HGV split and spilled diesel over the road last night

More of our youngsters are too fat – or too thin

More of our youngsters are too fat – or too thin

More obese children live in Dartford and Gravesham than anywhere else in Kent.

The Informer: Excitement builds ahead of showpiece race

The Informer: Excitement builds ahead of showpiece race

The build-up has begun at the stadium as the track’s top race of the year, The Ladbrokes Golden Jacket, gets closer.

Strongman hopes for tenth time lucky

Strongman hopes for tenth time lucky

Terry Hollands competed in the World’s Strongest Man competition for the ninth time and ended up in seventh place.

Three in hospital after crash closes A2

Three in hospital after crash closes A2

Paramedics have taken three people to hospital after a serious crash that closed a section of the A2 today.

George and dragon stolen from George and Dragon

George and dragon stolen from George and Dragon

A wooden statue depicting Saint George riding on a dragon has been stolen from a Swanscombe pub.

Man in court over series of incidents

Man in court over series of incidents

A man has been charged in connection with a series of incidents including the theft of a BMW car in Greenhithe.

Do you recognise this man?

Do you recognise this man?

Michael Cash is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Dartford last year.

Musical talents run in the family

Musical talents run in the family

The musical talents of X Factor winner Sam Bailey run in the family...

Darts cancel Fry's contract

Darts cancel Fry's contract

Dartford have cancelled defender Matt Fry's contract.

RSPCA warns over netting

RSPCA warns over netting

A fox has died after getting tangled in a football goal net.

Three men deny burglary

Three men deny burglary

Three men will stand trial later this month after denying burglary.

Woman mugged on doorstep

Woman mugged on doorstep

A woman had jewellery snatched from her throat when she opened the front door.

Good times for Darts

Good times for Darts

Dartfordians Rugby Club start 2014 in high spirits and eyeing the possibility of a second straight promotion.

What next for Birchall?

What next for Birchall?

Adam Birchall’s loan spell at Dartford expired on Thursday but the striker's return to Gillingham hasn't been discussed.

Nursery report is music to the ears

Nursery report is music to the ears

A nursery has been praised by Ofsted, and things can only get better with more improvements on the horizon.

Crossing reopens after high winds

Crossing reopens after high winds

Delays are easing after the QEII bridge was closed earlier in high winds.

Girl comes off moped

Girl comes off moped

Police were called at 3.35pm today to a report of a collision in Dartford.

Plaque to mark spot where Rolling Stones first turned

 Plaque to mark spot where Rolling Stones first turned

Keith Richards had just been expelled, and Mick Jagger was heading to London. What happened on platform two of Dartford station changed history.

Charity concert for murdered school girl

Charity concert for murdered school girl

A charity tribute is planned to mark 21 years since the brutal murder of school girl Claire Tiltman.

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