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PC: 'I was just waiting for the bang to go off... I feared we'd be killed'

PC: 'I was just waiting for the bang to go off... I feared we'd be killed'

A policeman has relived the terrifying moment he believed he and his colleague would be shot when a handgun was allegedly aimed at them.

CCTV image released after bank robbery

CCTV image released after bank robbery

Police were called to the Co-operative Bank in Hythe Street to reports of a man stealing £2,000

Biker hurt in crossing crash

Biker hurt in crossing crash

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with shoulder and hip injuries after a crash with a van at the Dartford crossing.

Girl, 16, 'sexually assaulted' at bus stop

Girl, 16, 'sexually assaulted' at bus stop

Passers-by helped a screaming girl after an alleged sex attacker grabbed and tried to kiss her.

Lorry erupts into fireball

Lorry erupts into fireball

A stretch of the M20 was closed last night when a lorry was engulfed by flames.

CCTV image released in hunt for bank robber

CCTV image released in hunt for bank robber

Police are hoping this image will help 'jog people's memory' after a robbery at the Co-Op in Dartford.

Man freed from car after M25 smash

Man freed from car after M25 smash

A man had to be cut out of his vehicle after a two-car smash on the M25 near Swanley this morning.

Darts start with Wimbledon draw

Darts start with Wimbledon draw

Dartford came from two goals down to draw with AFC Wimbledon in their opening pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Longfield fire treated as suspicious

Longfield fire treated as suspicious

Longfield fire is being treated as suspicious after Dartford and Thames-side firefighters tackled the blaze yesterday evening.

Burman eyes Welling clashes

Burman eyes Welling clashes

Dartford manager Tony Burman is relishing the prospect of another season in Conference Premier after the new fixtures were released this week.

Burman wants Darts to be among fittest Conference sides

Burman wants Darts to be among fittest Conference sides

Tony Burman is determined to maintain Dartford’s reputation as one of the fittest sides in non-league football.

Darts ready to return to action

Darts ready to return to action

Football returns to Princes Park on Saturday when Dartford host AFC Wimbledon in their opening pre-season friendly.

Gemili undecided on which event to target

Gemili undecided on which event to target

Teenage sprint sensation Adam Gemili is yet to decide whether he will target World Championship glory in the 100m or 200m this season.

Woledge wins gold

Woledge wins gold

Dartford’s Daniel Woledge is celebrating after winning gold at the prestigious Haringey Box Cup.

In your Dartford Messenger this week

In your Dartford Messenger this week

Find out what's in this week's Messenger, out today.

Battle lines drawn in crossing debate

Battle lines drawn in crossing debate

Hundreds are expected to gather tonight to hear plans for a new Thames crossing - as Gravesham residents argue one option will devastate the town.

The Informer: Lucky Top earns award

The Informer: Lucky Top earns award

Lucky Top has won the Dog-of-the-Month award after four wins in June.

Delays after 'van flips' on A2

Delays after 'van flips' on A2

Commuters faced delays on the A2 after reports a van flipped over in the road this afternoon.

Stranger 'grabs woman for kisses'

Stranger 'grabs woman for kisses'

This man is being hunted by police after a woman claims she was grabbed by a stranger who repeatedly kissed her before she fought him off.

Dartford fixtures 2013/14

Dartford fixtures 2013/14

Full list of Dartford's Conference Premier fixtures for the 2013/14 season.

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