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In today's Dartford Messenger

In today's Dartford Messenger

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Darts boss in striker talks

Darts boss in striker talks

Dartford may head back into the loan market to solve their striker conundrum.

Injury-hit Fry ready to shine for Darts

Injury-hit Fry ready to shine for Darts

Dartford’s latest signing Matt Fry is ready to put his injury nightmare behind him and work his way back to the Football League.

Witness tells of siege blaze drama

Witness tells of siege blaze drama

A neighbour has told how he watched helplessly as a man set light to himself in the street at the start of a dramatic eight-hour police siege.

The Informer: Eye-catching displays by newcomers

The Informer: Eye-catching displays by newcomers

Young dogs have been recording surprisingly fast times at Crayford.

Boy used in distraction burglary

Boy used in distraction burglary

A young child pretended to have lost a toy in a disabled man's garden - while a burglar ransacked his bedroom.

Mayor's march on Kent 'thwarted'

Mayor's march on Kent 'thwarted'

Boris Johnson's bid to take over some Kent rail services is set to hit the buffers, it's been revealed.

Addicks start with away game

Addicks start with away game

Charlton Athletic will start the season with an away game at Championship new boys Bournemouth on August 3.

‘Radical’ new college puts plans in place

 ‘Radical’ new college puts plans in place

Plans for a new University Technical College (UTC) specialising in engineering and computer science have been submitted to Dartford council.

Crossing 'is causing lung diseases'

Crossing 'is causing lung diseases'

Dartford has more breathing diseases and asthma because of the crossing, it's expected to be heard.

How to enjoy a day inside - since our summers are a washout

How to enjoy a day inside - since our summers are a washout

Bluewater linked up with a psychologist to work out the best times of day to do certain things.

Officers investigate bush cuttings

Officers investigate bush cuttings

Police are investigating the theft of cuttings made from two bushes in Horton Kirby.

Former West Ham defender joins Darts

Former West Ham defender joins Darts

Dartford have made their fifth new signing of the summer.

Murder accused fails to turn up at court

Murder accused fails to turn up at court

A man accused of murdering Ben Mahoney at a Dartford kebab shop did not appear at court on Monday after he failed to get on the prison van.

Award for long-service

Award for long-service

An ambulance technician has been recognised for her dedication and commitment by being presented with the Queen’s 20-year long-service.

Hextable School bounces back after Ofsted inspection

Hextable School bounces back after Ofsted inspection

A school labelled inadequate has made a remarkable improvement after a new head was brought in.

Man who threatened to set fire to himself still being assessed

Man who threatened to set fire to himself still being assessed

A man who was arrested after an eight-hour standoff with police is still being held

Killed by neglect

Killed by neglect

A former policeman died after a catalogue of failings in his treatment at a nursing home, an inquest's heard.

Man arrested following stand-off in Dartford

Man arrested following stand-off in Dartford

Police have arrested a man following an eight-hour stand-off in Dartford yesterday.

Web chat with police chief tonight

Web chat with police chief tonight

Dartford residents have the opportunity to speak to their district commander during a web chat this evening.

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