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Elderly man missing for 12 months

Elderly man missing for 12 months

The family of a pensioner who disappeared a year ago have reissued their appeal for information in the hope of finally finding him.

Going, going, gone...

Going, going, gone...

Dozens camped overnight to be first in line, so no surprise that 33 new homes released for sale in Dartford last week sold out in less than a day.

School boys excluded over 'disturbing' squirrel video

School boys excluded over 'disturbing' squirrel video

A group of grammar schoolboys have been excluded after a video appeared online of them dropping a brick on a squirrel and setting fire to it.

Grief at mum's A&E death while waiting for treatment

Grief at mum's A&E death while waiting for treatment

A family is demanding to know why doctors failed to help their daughter, who died in A&E after a 27-hour wait for treatment.

Business as usual for Darts

Business as usual for Darts

Dartford boss Tony Burman won’t be doing his under pressure former captain any favours this weekend.

Drivers trapped for hours in Dartford Crossing misery

Drivers trapped for hours in Dartford Crossing misery

Traffic is clearing around the Dartford Crossing following huge delays which saw people trapped on the M25 overnight.

Six in court accused of vehicle thefts

Six in court accused of vehicle thefts

Six people are set to appear in crown court after being arrested in connection with a string of vehicle thefts across Kent.

Traffic eases after crossing crash

Traffic eases after crossing crash

Delays are easing after a lorry and car crashed just before the Dartford tunnel.

Chelsea, 19, in shock at £278k Lottery win

Chelsea, 19, in shock at £278k Lottery win

A teenager has scooped thousands on the lottery - but can't even remember buying the ticket.

Concern for woman's safety on motorway footbridge

Concern for woman's safety on motorway footbridge

Officers were called to a footbridge over a busy motorway due to concerns for the safety of a woman.

Hay bale blaze STILL burning

Hay bale blaze STILL burning

Firefighters continue to tackle a hay bale blaze which has been burning since Sunday afternoon.

Parked cars delay firefighters

Parked cars delay firefighters

Firefighters were delayed getting to a blaze last night because parked cars were blocking the road.

Jack heads to LA for next step in cancer battle

Jack heads to LA for next step in cancer battle

A little boy fighting cancer for a second time has been flown out to America for treatment that could save his life.

Old Terrazzo Mosaic uncovered at library

Old Terrazzo Mosaic uncovered at library

An intricate mosaic has been discovered during a restoration project at a library

Delays on A2 after barrier crash

Delays on A2 after barrier crash

Emergency services were called to a crash on the A2 involving a car which hit the central reservation.

Motorway closed after horse box accident

Motorway closed after horse box accident

The M25 was blocked in both directions after a horse box accident this afternoon.

People camp out to secure homes

People camp out to secure homes

Dozens of people desperate to get on the housing ladder have camped outside a house builder’s for days before the release of new homes.

Caravan blaze being investigated

Caravan blaze being investigated

Three people have been treated by paramedics following a fire that destroyed a caravan.

Verdict on Tory councillor at centre of planning dispute

Verdict on Tory councillor at centre of planning dispute

A Tory councillor has finally won permission for a rented property years after converting his garage and raking in thousands of pounds.

Hatton Garden raider fails to get sentence cut

Hatton Garden raider fails to get sentence cut

One of the ringleaders of the biggest burglary in English history has failed in his bid to slash his sentence.

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