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New river crossing discount for Dartford residents

New river crossing discount for Dartford residents

A new discount scheme is coming in for people living in Dartford, making it cheaper to use the river crossing.

Man admits sex offences on trains

Man admits sex offences on trains

A Dartford man has admitted committing sex offences on trains - some in front of a child - in north Kent and Medway.

Taxpayers' face repair bill after dogs chew swings

Taxpayers' face repair bill after dogs chew swings

Dog owners are allowing their animals to chew playground equipment to strengthen their jaws causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.

That’s more than an armful…

That’s more than an armful…

A woman who has been donating blood for 40 years has been honoured.

Travellers set up camp in park

Travellers set up camp in park

Travellers set up camp in Hesketh Park, Dartford.

Doctor jailed after molesting patients at surgery

Doctor jailed after molesting patients at surgery

A doctor who sexually assaulted patients - from a toddler to a woman over 60 - is today behind bars.

Swanley GP who admitted sex assaults on patients up for sentencing

Swanley GP who admitted sex assaults on patients up for sentencing

A Swanley doctor's due to be sentenced this afternoon after admitting sexually assaulting a number of patients at his practice.

'Lucky to be alive'

'Lucky to be alive'

A motorcyclist didn't think twice about helping a fellow biker with life-threatening injuries after a crash on the A2.

Darts held at Chester

Darts held at Chester

The spoils were shared at the Deva Stadium on Saturday when Dartford held Chester to a 0-0 draw.

Dartford Crossing suspect held under Mental Health Act

Dartford Crossing suspect held under Mental Health Act

A man arrested following a full-scale alert at the Dartford Crossing has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Town centre plans get go-ahead... after just 11 years!

Town centre plans get go-ahead... after just 11 years!

Tesco's dreams of transforming the centre of Dartford have finally got off the drawing board... more than a decade after the first application.

Dartford set for long road-trip

Dartford set for long road-trip

Dartford face their longest away day of the season so far on Saturday.

Woodyard making mark with Darts

Woodyard making mark with Darts

Alex Woodyard is beginning to find his feet at Dartford after breaking into the first team.

How a small team grew in just three years

How a small team grew in just three years

The judges in the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards will soon announce the winners of this year's title.

Nursery worker suspended after mum's slapping claim

Nursery worker suspended after mum's slapping claim

A nursery worker has been suspended amid a full-scale investigation involving police and social services after allegations a little boy was assaulted.

Trio remanded after alleyway 'sex assault' on two women

Trio remanded after alleyway 'sex assault' on two women

Three men have been charged after an alleged early-hours sex assault on two women near a supermarket.

The Informer: Jack's early pace makes him one to keep an eye on

The Informer: Jack's early pace makes him one to keep an eye on

It was an eye-catching debut at the weekend from Simple Jack, who put in a paw-perfect performance with a decent 23.74sec for 380m.

Young Darts victorious in cup derby

Young Darts victorious in cup derby

Dartford scored two late goals on Tuesday night to see off local rivals Welling and reach the second round of the Kent Senior Cup.

Moment masked raiders launch attack on ATM security staff

Moment masked raiders launch attack on ATM security staff

This is the terrifying moment hooded robbers burst into a building society and brutally beat security staff before escaping with thousands of pounds.

Patients' food at Darent Valley Hospital ranked 7th worst in country

Patients' food at Darent Valley Hospital ranked 7th worst in country

Hospital food in Dartford and Gravesham is the seventh worst in the country but it has some of the most expensive meals - according to a report.

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