In your Dartford Messenger this week:

A seven-year-old hero saves his family from a fire

More than 1,000 people sign a petition to stop a village post office from closing

We talk to the man behind the plans for Paramount Park - and how it all began in his garden

It's half term next week, so don't miss our great guide of things to do, plus there's free entry to the Hop Farm for Fun Club members

Dartford Messenger - pick up your copy today.