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Man charged after drugs and weapons haul seized

Man charged after drugs and weapons haul seized

Police have charged a man on suspicion of drugs and weapons offences after a stop and search.

‘Handgun’ brandished during argument

‘Handgun’ brandished during argument

A handgun was allegedley brandished during an argument in a town centre.

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Dowson ‘gutted’ to lose Essam

Dowson ‘gutted’ to lose Essam

Dartford manager Alan Dowson admits he’s devastated defender Connor Essam has left Princes Park.

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‘My son has spent 10 years battling incurable disease’

‘My son has spent 10 years battling incurable disease’

The family of a young man who was diagnosed with a chronic disease are celebrating his successful liver transplant.

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Person treated for injuries after two-car crash

Person treated for injuries after two-car crash

A road has reopened after being cordoned off by police while vehicles were recovered from the scene of a crash.

Long delays at Dartford Crossing

Long delays at Dartford Crossing

Motorists are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to severe delays towards the Dartford Crossing.

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Police probe after men ‘fishing illegally’ at country park

Police probe after men ‘fishing illegally’ at country park

An investigation has been launched after a group of men reportedly broke into a private lake near a castle to fish illegally.

Sidemen to open first ever store in Bluewater

Sidemen to open first ever store in Bluewater

YouTube sensations the Sidemen are launching their first physical retail store stocking their clothing brand and official merchandise.

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Dartford’s missing piece?

Dartford’s missing piece?

Dartford boss Alan Dowson is counting on new signing Paul Rooney to toughen up his midfield.

One of the last original SAS members dies aged 98

One of the last original SAS members dies aged 98

A hero war veteran who was one of the last surviving original SAS members and was dropped behind enemy lines on D-Day has died.

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Care home forced to close

Care home forced to close

Spiralling monthly costs have forced a much-loved care home to close and move residents to new premises.

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Spurned lover stalked ex for months before taking his Audi

Spurned lover stalked ex for months before taking his Audi

A spurned lover stalked her former partner and his new girlfriend for months and even turned up at his new lover’s address and workplace.

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Long queues clear following crash on M25

Long queues clear following crash on M25

One lane was blocked and there were large queues of traffic following a crash on a motorway.

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TikTok prankster in court over social media video

TikTok prankster in court over social media video

A teenager has appeared in court after being accused of posting several social media videos without the consent of those in them.

Hour-long delays on A2 following crash

Hour-long delays on A2 following crash

Traffic was held on the A2 following a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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Long delays on M25 following crash near Crossing

Long delays on M25 following crash near Crossing

There are major delays on the M25 and on the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a car and lorry.

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Bluewater to trial background music

Bluewater to trial background music

Visitors to one of Kent’s major shopping centres will be able to enjoy music while they shop.

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Police dog tracks down five suspects after high-speed A2 chase

Police dog tracks down five suspects after high-speed A2 chase

A newly-licensed police dog has helped to find five suspects and recover six weapons following a chase on the A2.

Inquest of gunman involved in police stand-off opens

Inquest of gunman involved in police stand-off opens

A man who fatally wounded his partner before shooting himself after a stand-off with armed police died in hospital, an inquest has heard.

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College staff threaten strike action

College staff threaten strike action

Workers at college campuses across the county are threatening to walk out in a row over pay.

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