In your Dartford Messenger this week:

A court hears how a teenager shot pal at a party

A rape victim see justice years after attack

EastEnder's Steve McFadden, singer Gareth Gates and Dartford's own Olympic sprint star Adam Gemili turn on the town's Christmas lights

We test the new rules at recycling centres that are leaving motorists frustrated

Win a mascot's day at The Valley and find out more about the Darts trophy date.

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