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The elderly left fearing loneliness as centres count cost

The elderly left fearing loneliness as centres count cost

Almost 150 elderly people could be left housebound and alone because their day centre is at risk of closure.

New Thames crossing won't cut through Paramount Park land

New Thames crossing won't cut through Paramount Park land

The government has today abandoned one of the routes for a new Thames crossing - after fears it could jeopardise plans for the huge Paramount Park.

Crunch time for struggling Darts

Crunch time for struggling Darts

Dartford begin a critical run of five straight games against fellow part-time clubs on Saturday.

Young Darts ready for glamour tie

Young Darts ready for glamour tie

Dartford’s academy starlets are just hours away from the biggest game of their lives – away to Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup.

Pensioner fights fire

Pensioner fights fire

A woman had to be treated for smoke inhalation after tackling a kitchen fire herself

Win Rudolph!

Win Rudolph!

Does your child deserve something special this year? If so, enter our free competition to win a Build-A-Bear Rudolph.

Popular school worker's car park death a mystery

Popular school worker's car park death a mystery

A family will never know how a popular school maintenance worker came to die in a car park behind a town centre pub.

Students inspired to succeed at academy

Students inspired to succeed at academy

Reynolds Training Academy has been praised in its latest Ofsted report.

The Informer: Murlens Crash takes the honours

The Informer: Murlens Crash takes the honours

Murlens Crash won the Tony Morris Memorial Rose Bowl at the weekend for the all-conquering kennel of Mark Wallis.

Thieves pose as workmen to swipe paving in Riverside, Eynsford

Thieves pose as workmen to swipe paving in Riverside, Eynsford

Thieves posing as workman have swiped paving slabs in Eynsford and police have not ruled out a link with a similar raid in Rochester two days later.

Girlfriend dilemma for Dartford call centre worker Ean Luckhurst after BBC comedy awards

Girlfriend dilemma for Dartford call centre worker Ean Luckhurst after BBC comedy awards

Up and coming comedian made his girlfriend a promise before the most important stand-up performance of his life. Now he's regretting it.

Mystery over death on Dartford Heath

Mystery over death on Dartford Heath

A man found dead on Dartford Heath had just keys, a lighter, tissues and 27p on him, an inquest's heard.

Ten-man Addicks hold on

Ten-man Addicks hold on

Charlton let a two-goal lead slip as they finished with 10 men at fellow strugglers Yeovil on Saturday.

Woman brings in priest to bless house of death

Woman brings in priest to bless house of death

A mother was so scared to live in a home after discovering a previous tenant had died there she called in a priest to bless it.

Davids off but Darts lose again

Davids off but Darts lose again

Dartford suffered their seventh straight league defeat on Saturday when they went down 1-0 away to 10-man Barnet.

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.

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