Home   Dartford   Archive

Dartford news

If you go down to the woods...

If you go down to the woods...

Over £10,000 was raised, with more cash coming in, when more than 250 runners pounded woodland paths.

Burman happy to get long trip over and done with

Burman happy to get long trip over and done with

Tony Burman admits he is glad to be getting Dartford’s longest away trip of the season out of the way early.

Julian delay gives Darts a fright

Julian delay gives Darts a fright

Dartford were 20 minutes away from taking on Southport without a recognised goalkeeper when Alan Julian was caught in a motorway traffic jam.

Here comes the (slim) bride...

Here comes the (slim) bride...

Weight loss supremo Sherrine Young dropped six dress sizes and shed seven stone... because she didn't want to be a "fat bride".

New youth bus launched in Stone today

New youth bus launched in Stone today

A new free youth activity bus service has been launched in Stone providing free activities for 11-18 year olds.

CCTV of killer leaving kebab shop

CCTV of killer leaving kebab shop

Police have released CCTV footage showing Eddy Ives leaving a kebab shop after killing electrician Ben Mahoney.

Traffic warning on A2

Traffic warning on A2

Delays expected until Friday as burst water main is repaired

Draw gives Addicks fresh optimism

Draw gives Addicks fresh optimism

Charlton boss Chris Powell hopes Tuesday’s draw with high-flying Nottingham Forest can kick-start their season.

School could become a Co-op trust

School could become a Co-op trust

A school in Dartford is planning to ditch Kent County Council control and be taken over by a group best known for its supermarkets.

Feathers ruffled as geese stop traffic

Feathers ruffled as geese stop traffic

Drivers stopped in their tracks on a business park this afternoon when a row geese lined up to cross a dual-carriageway.

Tests due after man's body found on heath

Tests due after man's body found on heath

A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out today after a man's body was discovered on a heath.

Falls in car park led to man's death

Falls in car park led to man's death

A delivery driver died after falling twice in a supermarket car park, an inquest heard.

Birchall ends goal drought

Birchall ends goal drought

Adam Birchall scored for the first time since the opening day of the season to earn Dartford a 1-0 win over Southport.

Royal reception for apprentices

Royal reception for apprentices

The gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was given to 72 apprentices from Dartford British Gas Academy.

Family flee kitchen fire

Family flee kitchen fire

Parents and a teenager were out of their bungalow when firefighters arrived just after midnight today.

Twilight is the highlight

Twilight is the highlight

Twilight Walk for EllenorLions Hopsice attracts hundreds of people dressed in pink tutus, pyjamas, bunny ears and feather boas.

Skin torn from hand in print press

Skin torn from hand in print press

A firm has been fined £11,000 after admitting health and safety failings when a worker had the skin torn from his hand on a printing press.

French firm awarded crossing deal

French firm awarded crossing deal

A multi-million pound contract to bring in a quicker toll system at the Dartford Crossing has today been awarded to a French company.

Plea to trace colleagues of former Navy worker

Plea to trace colleagues of former Navy worker

The widow of a former Merchant Navy worker who died of an asbestos-related disease is trying to trace his former colleagues.

Free-flow tech on track

Free-flow tech on track

Plans to improve the Dartford Crossing with free-flow technology have moved closer with the signing of a major contract.

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