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Flags at half mast for Lynn

Flags at half mast for Lynn

A woman who dedicated 20 years of her life to help save others has passed away.

Multicoloured carnival is green

Multicoloured carnival is green

Pupils promoted recycling when Temple Hill primary school hosted an environmentally-friendly carnival with Oakfield primary.

Pop in to pop up

Pop in to pop up

A college due to open next year in Dartford has opened a pop-up base to let people know more about it.

Darts strike late to hold Fleet

Darts strike late to hold Fleet

Elliot Bradbrook headed a late equaliser to earn Dartford a draw against local rivals Ebbsfleet at Princes Park.

Neighbour saves man's life

Neighbour saves man's life

A man saved his neighbour from a smoke-logged house when he left a frying pan on his hob and fell asleep.

Taxi driver guilty of sexually assaulting teen in cab

Taxi driver guilty of sexually assaulting teen in cab

A taxi driver faces sentence after indecently touching a girl in his cab and suggesting customers paid their fares with 'sexual favours'.

Thousands head to festival

Thousands head to festival

It was a big weekend for Dartfordians who flocked to the Dartford Festival at Central Park.

Loving the great outdoors

Loving the great outdoors

Whatever the weather, whatever their age, there’s no escaping the great outdoors at one Darenth pre-school - and that goes for the adults too.

Too pool for school

Too pool for school

Olympic swimmer Chris Cook has been helping pupils improve their swimming skills.

Keeping children safe in the hot weather is as easy as child's play

Keeping children safe in the hot weather is as easy as child's play

Firefighter urge parents to educate their children on the dangers that come with hot weather

Schoolboy held up at knifepoint

Schoolboy held up at knifepoint

A 15-year-old boy has been robbed by a knife-wielding teenager while on his way home from school.

Prior chose Darts over Pompey

Prior chose Darts over Pompey

Jason Prior turned down south coast giants Portsmouth to sign for Dartford this week.

Defender on Darts wish list

Defender on Darts wish list

Dartford manager Tony Burman wants to sign a new defender after losing Tyrone Sterling to a hamstring injury.

Tesco submits plans to breathe life into 'derelict' parts of Dartford

Tesco submits plans to breathe life into 'derelict' parts of Dartford

A multi-million pounds scheme to transform Dartford town centre is finally taking shape... after 11 years and four planning applications.

MP welcomes proposal of a third runway at Heathrow

MP welcomes proposal of a third runway at Heathrow

Gareth Johnson believes expansion to existing airports is the "right decision".

In your Dartford Messenger this week

In your Dartford Messenger this week

Find out what's in this week's Dartford Messenger.

The Informer: Lots on offer at Sunday show

The Informer: Lots on offer at Sunday show

If you are looking for a fun afternoon out this weekend, why not pop down to the track on Sunday for the Annual Retired Greyhound Show?

Taxi driver 'told girl some customers paid with sexual favours': Court

Taxi driver 'told girl some customers paid with sexual favours': Court

A girl has told a court she was groped and asked personal questions by a taxi driver, who hinted she could pay for her fare with 'sexual favours'.

Tucker wins Dartford Half Marathon

Tucker wins Dartford Half Marathon

A total of 450 athletes complete the 37th Dartford Half Marathon on Sunday.

Fires break out across the borough overnight

Fires break out across the borough overnight

Dartford fire crews were kept busy with numerous fires, believed to be caused by the heat.

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