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Tribute to war veterans and fallen heroes

Tribute to war veterans and fallen heroes

Roads on the redeveloped Mill Pond estate will be named in honour of the borough's servicemen

More chances for locals to play on stage

More chances for locals to play on stage

Local musicians have been auditioning to play at the Dartford Festival and the response has been so good two further heats have been added.

Nothing gets in their way

Nothing gets in their way

Thousands of people had a huge amount of fun completing the country’s biggest obstacle course when it came to Brands Hatch.

Hunt name returns to Brands Hatch

Hunt name returns to Brands Hatch

Forty years after his father James won the 1976 British Grand Prix at the circuit, Freddie Hunt raced at Brands Hatch at the weekend.

Williams leaves Welling

Williams leaves Welling

Welling United defender Barney Williams has left to join National League Braintree Town

Garden village streets named after war heroes

Garden village streets named after war heroes

War veterans and fallen service heroes are to have new roads named in their honour in a huge new housing development.

Home town debut for Tricia

Home town debut for Tricia

Tricia Adele-Turner (Legally Blonde, We Will Rock You and Carnaby Street,) lives in Stone and will be performing in Dartford for the first time.

Bonner boosts Darts appeal

Bonner boosts Darts appeal

Manager Tony Burman hopes the return of Tom Bonner will help persuade other players to sign for Dartford this summer.

I've got unfinished business

I've got unfinished business

Tom Bonner is determined to help Dartford reclaim their place back among non-league football’s elite.

Men bailed after cannabis disguised as rabbit hay found

Men bailed after cannabis disguised as rabbit hay found

Police arrested two men after £500,000 worth of cannabis was found in the back of a lorry.

Driver admits killing 7/7 bombing firefighter in crash

Driver admits killing 7/7 bombing firefighter in crash

A motorist has admitted killing a firefighter who helped in the aftermath of the London 7/7 bombings in a crash.

Traffic eases at the Dartford Crossing

Traffic eases at the Dartford Crossing

Congestion has eased after earlier difficulties at the Dartford Crossing left tailbacks stretching for miles.

Open-air shows back - but no longer free

Open-air shows back - but no longer free

Punters will have to pay for tickets for this year’s open-air theatre season in Central Park – but it will be cheaper if you live in the borough.

Fleet players on Darts radar

Fleet players on Darts radar

Dartford boss Tony Burman says lots of the players being released by Ebbsfleet are worth talking to.

Confused by the EU referendum? This might help

Confused by the EU referendum? This might help

An 'old fashioned' debate on the EU referendum is being held in Dartford this week to help answer some of your questions

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure...

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure...

Dr Frank-N-Furter has landed in Dartford, to tantalise and corrupt in Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show.

Schizophrenic rapist detained after station attack

Schizophrenic rapist detained after station attack

A schizophrenic who raped a good samaritan at a station two days after he fled a psychiatric unit has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Big summer in store for Orchard Theatre

Big summer in store for Orchard Theatre

Whether you like drama, music or comedy, there's likely to be something for you to look forward to at Dartford's premiere theatre this summer.

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a long slog to £70,000 but bit by bit a young man who lost his leg is getting there.

Bags of energy down at the park

Bags of energy down at the park

New keep fit equipment has made Bean’s park a place for everyone to enjoy.

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