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‘You don’t turn Dartford down’

‘You don’t turn Dartford down’

New striker Lewis Manor insisted he could never turn down a club of Dartford’s stature.

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Town in talks to honour Strictly star

Town in talks to honour Strictly star

A town is looking for a fitting way to remember one of its most famous residents – Len Goodman.

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‘Sweet’ rescue cat at shelter for 150 days

‘Sweet’ rescue cat at shelter for 150 days

A cat who has been with an animal charity for five times longer than her fellow felines is looking for a new home.

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Darts boss Dowson welcomes flexible squad

Darts boss Dowson welcomes flexible squad

Alan Dowson is confident his new-look Dartford squad will give him more headaches this season.

Man, 22, in critical condition after gas canister street attack

Man, 22, in critical condition after gas canister street attack

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which has left a 22-year-old in serious condition in hospital.

Aerial pictures capture ‘deliberate’ caravan blaze

Aerial pictures capture ‘deliberate’ caravan blaze

The moment a caravan went up in flames in a suspected arson attack has been captured in pictures taken from the sky.

Person cut from vehicle after crash near Crossing

Person cut from vehicle after crash near Crossing

A person had to be cut free from their vehicle after a crash on a busy stretch of road near the Dartford Crossing.

New garden city urban park takes shape

New garden city urban park takes shape

Residents are being invited to have their say on new urban park being developed opposite Bluewater shopping centre.

Town prepares to host second-ever Pride event

Town prepares to host second-ever Pride event

Tribute acts, West End stars and budding local talent will take to the stage for a town’s second annual Pride event.

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Woman dies near Dartford Crossing

Woman dies near Dartford Crossing

Police have confirmed a woman has died after being called to the crossing this morning.

Man taken to hospital after assault

Man taken to hospital after assault

Police remain at the scene of an alleged assault after a man was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries.

From the journey unknown to rejection and racism

From the journey unknown to rejection and racism

The stories of Kent’s Windrush pioneers who overcame unimaginable struggles.

‘My children’s toys have been left floating in a sea of sewage – again’

‘My children’s toys have been left floating in a sea of sewage – again’

A dad is demanding answers after his garden was flooded with sewage for a fifth time.

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Rooney red card was “awful decision”

Rooney red card was “awful decision”

Dartford boss Alan Dowson reflects on their pre-season opener against Charlton, which saw his side finish the friendly with 10 men.

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Man reported missing from hospital

Man reported missing from hospital

Police are searching for a man who went missing from hospital, amid concerns for his safety.

New £1.2m play park to get wardens after complaints

New £1.2m play park to get wardens after complaints

A new largest-of-its-kind play area is due to get dedicated wardens after complaints about poor maintenance and a build up of algae.

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Bin workers to take strike action

Bin workers to take strike action

Refuse workers are set to walk out in another region of Kent later this month in a dispute over pay.

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‘We’re still waiting for fire safety changes three years after report’

‘We’re still waiting for fire safety changes three years after report’

Residents who have fought for years to get recommended safety measures say a nearby flat fire proves they’re at risk.

Jury showed images of where woman’s body was found in Peru

Jury showed images of where woman’s body was found in Peru

A murder trial has been shown pictures of where a mum’s body was found, as well as some of her last messages.

Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

Our reporter headed to an independent burger joint serving up juicy patties with imaginative names to see if she too left feeling ‘smug’.

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