Home   Dartford   Archive

Dartford news

MP pays tribute to Nelson Mandela

MP pays tribute to Nelson Mandela

Respects paid to the former South African president, as millions across the globe mourn his death.

Dozens of jobs at risk as Waitrose to shut

Dozens of jobs at risk as Waitrose to shut

More than 120 people are to lose their jobs or be relocated as it is announced a town centre Waitrose store will close.

Darts boss not about to quit

Darts boss not about to quit

Tony Burman believes he can turn Dartford’s season around – but knows their recent results mean he's in for more criticism.

Tight budget for Darts

Tight budget for Darts

Dartford are not going to buy their way out of relegation trouble in the January transfer window.

The Informer: Home favourite misses out on Rose Bowl final

The Informer: Home favourite misses out on Rose Bowl final

The final of the Tony Morris Memorial Rose Bowl will run on Saturday - without Crayford’s two representatives who were eliminated in the semi-final.

Don't miss your child's face in the paper

Don't miss your child's face in the paper

Our roving photographer has been out and about capturing some magic moments

Police probe van sighting in attempted kidnap investigation

Police probe van sighting in attempted kidnap investigation

A blacked-out silver van has been sighted in Dartford and reported to police... just a week after a 'kidnap bid' of girls by men in a similar van.

Darts make Trophy exit

Darts make Trophy exit

Dartford are out of the FA Trophy after losing 1-0 at Forest Green on Tuesday night.

Drug addict jailed

Drug addict jailed

A drug addict who broke into a house at night while a family slept and stole a car from outside has been jailed for 21 months.

Girl's kidnap terror after men order her into blacked-out minibus

Girl's kidnap terror after men order her into blacked-out minibus

A 16-year-old girl has been left traumatised and suffering nightmares after three aggressive men ordered her and a friend into a blacked-out minibus.

Man trapped in car under a lorry

Man trapped in car under a lorry

Specialist equipment was needed to rescue a badly injured man trapped in a car underneath a lorry.

School’s Hamlet hailed a huge hit

 School’s Hamlet hailed a huge hit

A performance of Hamlet by Dartford Grammar School pupils has been hailed a hit.

Trophy replay for Darts

Trophy replay for Darts

Dartford ended their losing run on Saturday but they let a lead slip to draw 1-1 with Forest Green in the FA Trophy.

Darts clinch deadline day deal

Darts clinch deadline day deal

Tony Burman added one more player to his Dartford squad before the loan window shut on Thursday night.

Warning from college after men try to lure girls as young as 12 into van

Warning from college after men try to lure girls as young as 12 into van

A dance academy has warned its students not to travel alone after an attempted abduction of two first years.

Four men jailed over £4m drugs ring

Four men jailed over £4m drugs ring

Gang members have been jailed for their part in a multi-million pound conspiracy to supply high-purity amphetamine and cannabis after a raid.

Burman determined to fight on

Burman determined to fight on

Dartford have hit rock-bottom but manager Tony Burman has vowed to stay strong and end their disastrous run of results.

Gridlock on M25 after rush-hour accident

Gridlock on M25 after rush-hour accident

Motorists have been enduring a second day of M25 chaos in Kent after an accident this morning led to delays of up to one-and-a-half hours.

Orchid hunter Tom returns to land of guerrilla kidnapping

Orchid hunter Tom returns to land of guerrilla kidnapping

It's time to bury the demons for Tom Hart Dyke... who's returning to the country where guerrillas captured and held him hostage.

Hayes: We're to blame

Hayes: We're to blame

Injured winger Ryan Hayes admits Dartford's players should take responsibility for the club’s recent struggles.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More