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The man who cracked the dial-Vinci code

The man who cracked the dial-Vinci code

A frustrated phone user was so fed up hanging on the line and pressing buttons to call centres he decided to crack the code...

The doctor will see you... NOW!

The doctor will see you... NOW!

New mum Lucy Smithers came away with more than the usual pills and lotions during a routine visit to her GP...

Fireball after bonfire lit with petrol-soaked rag

Fireball after bonfire lit with petrol-soaked rag

A man was lucky to escape without injury after he set light to a bonfire with a petrol-soaked rag - and then accidentally kicked over a petrol can.

Bradbrook considers making next season last with Darts

Bradbrook considers making next season last with Darts

Elliot Bradbrook has confirmed next season is likely to be his last as a Dartford player.

Burman will bide time over signings

Burman will bide time over signings

Dartford boss Tony Burman is in talks with five transfer targets but he will not rush his attempts to bring new players to the club.

In your Dartford Messenger this week

In your Dartford Messenger this week

Don't miss our Cute Kids competition in this week's Dartford Messenger - there's £500 to be won.

Girls chased by flasher on way to school

Girls chased by flasher on way to school

A pervert chased two screaming teenage girls after flashing at them near a churchyard.

Probe after man killed by lorry on M25

Probe after man killed by lorry on M25

Witnesses are being sought after a pedestrian in his 40s, from Swanley, was killed by a lorry on the M25 early today.

Workshop evacuated amid fears for cylinder safety

Workshop evacuated amid fears for cylinder safety

Fire crews threw a safety cordon around a workshop after a potentially dangerous gas cylinder started 'venting'.

Dartford Messenger Cute Kids competition - voting starts this week

Dartford Messenger Cute Kids competition - voting starts this week

Look out in this week's Dartford Messenger for our first ever Cute Kids competition with £500 to be won.

Stone scouts take on 3 peaks to buy minibus

Stone scouts take on 3 peaks to buy minibus

Intrepid scouts and their leaders are taking on three of Great Britain’s tallest mountains to raise enough money to buy a new minibus.

Workshop now safe from risk of exploding

Workshop now safe from risk of exploding

A building in Burnham Road, which was at risk of exploding due to a highly flammable gas cylinder overheating, is now safe.

Horse trader fined for failing to dispose carcasses properly

Horse trader fined for failing to dispose carcasses properly

A horse trader from Dartford had narrowly avoided jail after being found guilty of failing to dispose of dead horses properly.

Darts duo agree deals

Darts duo agree deals

James Rogers and Nathan Collier are the latest players to sign new contracts at Dartford.

£8k donation to Darent Valley Hospital

£8k donation to Darent Valley Hospital

Firefighters laid down their hoses to hand over £8,000 worth of specialist equipment to Darent Valley Hospital’s Little Buds Fund.

New Mayor for Dartford

New Mayor for Dartford

Dartford's new Mayor has been appointed.

Champion: I've got my career to think about

Champion: I've got my career to think about

Midfielder Tom Champion is leaving Dartford after three years with career plans away from football playing a big part in his decision.

Bonner sad to leave Darts

Bonner sad to leave Darts

Defender Tom Bonner is unable to resist the lure of full-time football but leaves Dartford with happy memories.

In your Dartford Messenger this week

In your Dartford Messenger this week

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

Man airlifted to hospital after fall from bridge

Man airlifted to hospital after fall from bridge

A man was taken to hospital in the second fall from a bridge near Dartford in a matter of hours.

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