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Long delays on M25 after serious crash ‘involving a motorcycle’

Long delays on M25 after serious crash ‘involving a motorcycle’

The M25 has reopened but drivers are still being warned of delays after a serious crash involving a motorcycle.

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‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

A decision has been made to knock down a derelict block of flats after structural problems were identified.

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MP calls for more investment in dementia ahead of tomorrow’s budget

MP calls for more investment in dementia ahead of tomorrow’s budget

A Kent MP says an urgent call for action is needed to combat the £42 billion cost of the country’s leading cause of death.

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Santa’s grotto planned for Bluewater - but it won’t be here for Christmas

Santa’s grotto planned for Bluewater - but it won’t be here for Christmas

Kent’s biggest shopping centre is looking to install a Christmas grotto alongside its existing ice rink.

Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

Two lanes were closed on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a car and two lorries.

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Champ Langford in dreamland

Champ Langford in dreamland

Dartford racer Thomas Langford has been quickest on track this year - but his BRSCC Mazda MX-5 title success was slow to sink in!

Hill’s home truths

Hill’s home truths

Captain Josh Hill has called upon Dartford’s Isthmian Premier squad to “grow up” as their miserable form continues.

McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

The fast food chain has revealed the date it will be unveiling its latest eatery at a town shopping centre.

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Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

When a “timid” dog went missing from a friend’s garden word quickly spread online, sparking a huge 11-day search which even saw several road closures.

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Traffic stopped on Dartford Crossing due to police incident

Traffic stopped on Dartford Crossing due to police incident

Traffic was held on the Dartford Crossing due to a police incident.

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Pensioner left with large hole in roof after ‘rogue trader scam’

Pensioner left with large hole in roof after ‘rogue trader scam’

A pensioner was allegedly pressured into giving a rogue trader £1,500 after he climbed onto his roof without permission and left a large hole.

Shopper not guilty of assaulting police at Bluewater after ‘face mask row’

Shopper not guilty of assaulting police at Bluewater after ‘face mask row’

A 34-year-old man alleged to have assaulted police officers after refusing to wear a face covering when asked has been cleared by a jury.

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Severe M25 delays after ‘large liquid leak’ at the Dartford Tunnel

Severe M25 delays after ‘large liquid leak’ at the Dartford Tunnel

There are severe delays on the M25 owing to a spillage during overnight works which has caused “extensive damage” to the road surface.

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Kent drivers owe nearly £11m in unpaid ULEZ fines as revolt rages on

Kent drivers owe nearly £11m in unpaid ULEZ fines as revolt rages on

Most motorists hit with fines over London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone fines are still refusing to pay one year on as City Hall ramps up its enforcement.

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Long delays on A2 after multi-vehicle crash

Long delays on A2 after multi-vehicle crash

There are long delays in both directions on the A2 after reports of a multi-vehicle crash near Bluewater.

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Shoplifting from Bluewater was ‘biggest mistake of my life’

Shoplifting from Bluewater was ‘biggest mistake of my life’

A former beauty consultant who pocketed hundreds of pounds worth of goods in a shoplifting spree says it was “the biggest mistake of my life”.

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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

Emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

By-election called after death of much-loved councillor

By-election called after death of much-loved councillor

The first county council by-election since the general election has been called for next month following the sudden death of a councillor.

Yusuff’s a class act

Yusuff’s a class act

Striker Ade Yusuff has revealed he used to teach two of his new Dartford team-mates.

Burglar busted after leaving blood at scene of crime

Burglar busted after leaving blood at scene of crime

A callous criminal who “relentlessly” targeted homes to steal jewellery over a three-month period has been jailed after leaving traces of his DNA.

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