The Dartford Messenger is out today.

In this week's issue:

• Exclusive plans for an open air theatre and cinema in Central Park.
• Boys said to have terrified shoppers in Dartford with snowballs have been banned from the town.
• Fewer empty shops in the high street, new research reveals.
• Plans to switch off lights to save £150k on the streets of Dartford.
• Tesco on Lowfield Street latest - and comments from traders.
• Full report from the budget meeting.
• Plus loads of pictures from the week's events.