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Warning over fake bailiff

21 June 2016
Warning over fake bailiff

Police are warning people to be vigilant after an aggressive bogus caller claiming to be a bailiff entered a property wearing a bulletproof vest.

Pocahontas is coming back to life

21 June 2016
Pocahontas is coming back to life

The Native American ‘princess’ is being celebrated in a 9-month programme of events marking her journey to Kent 400 years ago.

Ollie Onion, conqueror of hills!

20 June 2016
Ollie Onion, conqueror of hills!

A father and son, with a little elephant mascot, have completed a fourth epic challenge for a hospice.

Nurse struck off over missing drugs

18 June 2016
Nurse struck off over missing drugs

A senior nurse has been struck off for at least five years after morphine and medical heroin went missing from a hospital.

We had an app before Uber came on patch, says taxi firm

17 June 2016
We had an app before Uber came on patch, says taxi firm

A cab firm which set up an app years ago is fighting fire with fire in the competition for customers, against Uber.

Pickaxe raiders target shops in £11k takeaway

16 June 2016
Pickaxe raiders target shops in £11k takeaway

Thousands of pounds were stolen in an attack on a group of businesses by two people armed with a huge pickaxe.

More chances for locals to play on stage

13 June 2016
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.

Businesses bid to turn £50 into much more for hospice

12 June 2016
Businesses bid to turn £50 into much more for hospice

Business brains are being challenged to turn £50 into much more to help a charity supporting people will terminal and life-limiting illnesses.

Civic Centre gets £250K facelift

11 June 2016
Civic Centre gets £250K facelift

Nearly £250,000 is being spent on sprucing up the outside of Gravesham’s council building.

Refreshing village race for runners

11 June 2016
Refreshing village race for runners

They came from far and wide for the running – as well as the cake and the beer.

A much-loved councillor has passed away

10 June 2016
A much-loved councillor has passed away

Cllr Jane Cribbon has died after a short battle with a terminal illness.

Warning to home where residents felt isolated

10 June 2016
Warning to home where residents felt isolated

A care home with a pest problem and elderly people who feel isolated has been told it must improve.

Man up on death charge to appear at court

09 June 2016
Man up on death charge to appear at court

A man charged with killing a father in a fatal crash will appear at crown court later this month.

Men bailed after cannabis disguised as rabbit hay found

09 June 2016
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.

Open-air shows back - but no longer free

07 June 2016
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.

Confused by the EU referendum? This might help

07 June 2016
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...

07 June 2016
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.

100,000 litres of water to douse major fire

06 June 2016
100,000 litres of water to douse major fire

Smoke could be seen for miles around following a huge fire at an industrial unit which has destroyed businesses.

Elderly woman hit and killed by car named

06 June 2016
Elderly woman hit and killed by car named

An elderly woman who died after being knocked down by a car has been named as an inquest into her death is opened.

Challenge is on to raise £70k for village hall roof

06 June 2016
Challenge is on to raise £70k for village hall roof

A group is on a mission to raise £70,000 to repair the deteriorating roof of a village hall – but a helping hand is just as appreciated.

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