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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.

Teenager charged with assault on taxi driver

Teenager charged with assault on taxi driver

A 17-year-old is due before magistrates charged with attacking a taxi driver.

Animal sanctuary rescues alpaca left 'in terrible condition'

Animal sanctuary rescues alpaca left 'in terrible condition'

An animal rescuer as saved an abandoned and starving alpaca.

Fire crews deal with tanker chemical spill

Fire crews deal with tanker chemical spill

A chemical spill is being cleared up by fire crews near the Dartford crossing.

Burman open to deadline day move

Burman open to deadline day move

Dartford boss Tony Burman could yet add to his squad before the transfer window shuts on Monday night.

Woman cut free from car following crash

Woman cut free from car following crash

Firefighters have freed a woman from a car after it came off the A2 near Dartford.

Darts robbed by penalty decision

Darts robbed by penalty decision

Late controversy at Princes Park saw Dartford denied a stonewall penalty and the chance to snatch a point against Lincoln.

Family's lasting tribute to shooting victim

Family's lasting tribute to shooting victim

Grieving relatives of a man killed in the street by a woman with a shotgun have created a lasting legacy to him... with a series of tattoos.

Young stars’ moment in spotlight

Young stars’ moment in spotlight

More than 100 youngsters got their moment in the spotlight with their version of an 80s musical classic.

‘Not enough criminals to keep court open full-time’

‘Not enough criminals to keep court open full-time’

North Kent’s magistrates’ court will only open three days a week after a drop in crime... and a lack of criminals.

Firm fined after teen apprentice suffers electric shock

Firm fined after teen apprentice suffers electric shock

A firm has been ordered to pay £10,000 after a young engineer was thrown to the floor after an electric shock.

'Help us find drugs barons': Police

'Help us find drugs barons': Police

Police today extended their investigation after up to 6,000 cannabis plants worth around £4m were discovered in a sophisticated factory.

'Help track down the yobs who did this'

'Help track down the yobs who did this'

These were the horrific injuries after a man's head was cracked open in an attack outside a kebab shop.

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