In your Dartford Messenger this week:

An elderly couple have their Christmas savings stolen in a 60-second scam

A teenage defendant in the James Green murder trial tells the jury how he stabbed him in self-defence

Meet the 100-year-old who keeps fit with a few ballet moves

Find out how ex-EastEnder Cheryl Fergison won £10k for the Messenger's charity of the year

You can also win a case of wine for Christmas in our free leisure guide, What's On

All in your Dartford Messenger, out today!