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A2 closed as fallen tree blocks way

A2 closed as fallen tree blocks way

Traffic queuing on the London-bound stretch

Prolific burglar jailed after iPad tracker nails him

Prolific burglar jailed after iPad tracker nails him

Little did burglar Ion_Liviu Radita realise a simple bit of technology would be his downfall when he swiped an iPad.

Elderly couple out of hospital after attack during break-in

Elderly couple out of hospital after attack during break-in

John McDougall, 84, and his wife Jean, 89, suffered head injuries during a break-in last week and were taken to King’s College Hospital in London.

Family Fortunes legend to switch on lights

Family Fortunes legend to switch on lights

Les Dennis will be switching on Dartford's Christmas lights along with Olympic athlete Adam Gemili.

Khloe Kardashian is koming to Bluewater

Khloe Kardashian is koming to Bluewater

Reality TV star tweets to her 8.5 million followers that she's heading for the Kent shopping centre.

Thousands in compensation claims over long rail delays

Thousands in compensation claims over long rail delays

Almost 9,000 Southeastern passengers have launched compensation bids after over-running engineering works caused widespread delays through Kent.

Darts sign ex-Gills keeper

Darts sign ex-Gills keeper

Former Gillingham goalkeeper Tommy Forecast has joined Dartford ahead of their FA Cup tie against Ebbsfleet.

Race against time for injured duo

Race against time for injured duo

Dartford are sweating on the fitness of Kenny Clark and Jason Prior ahead of Saturday's FA Cup clash at Ebbsfleet.

Driver in hospital after crash

Driver in hospital after crash

A 21-year-old van driver suffered a head injury after a collision in Hextable.

The Informer: Home hopes in contention for Betdaq glory

The Informer: Home hopes in contention for Betdaq glory

Crayford have two representatives in Saturday's final and both their heat times suggest there's every chance of a home victory.

Bethany honours soldier father with Poppy Appeal single

Bethany honours soldier father with Poppy Appeal single

A schoolgirl has beaten off competition from hundreds of others to perform a Poppy Appeal single to raise money for the Royal British Legion.

Ex brothel madam jailed for terrifying raid on wrong house

Ex brothel madam jailed for terrifying raid on wrong house

A former brothel madam who joined three men in bursting into a family home in a violent bungled robbery has been locked up for seven years.

Dartford Festival of Light takes place this week

Dartford Festival of Light takes place this week

More than 550 young pupils will take part in the parade through the town this Friday.

Boy charged after elderly couple attacked in burglary

Boy charged after elderly couple attacked in burglary

A 17-year-old boy has been remanded in custody after an elderly couple were badly beaten in a daylight burglary.

Banger meeting causes 90-minute M25 delays

Banger meeting causes 90-minute M25 delays

Fed-up motorists were forced to join a queue lasting up to one-and-a-half hours and several junctions of the M25... for a banger meeting.

Bench in honour of tragic teen vandalised

Bench in honour of tragic teen vandalised

A bench put in a popular park in memory of a teenager who died in a crash has been targeted by vandals.

Dramatic late win for Darts

Dramatic late win for Darts

Matt Godden scored a hat-trick as Dartford came from behind to beat Hyde 4-3 in a thrilling climax.

Elderly pair taken to hospital after crash

Elderly pair taken to hospital after crash

An elderly man and woman have been taken to hospital after a two-car smash on a busy road today.

Can you find Norman's sausages?

Can you find Norman's sausages?

Two vegetarians have hidden sausages in pictures of Eynsford - Where's Wally style - and put them in Norman's Butchers' charity calendar.

Bank raid terror of pregnant cashier

Bank raid terror of pregnant cashier

A robber who carried out two raids on banks in which he presented notes demanding cash - including to a pregnant cashier - has been jailed.

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