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Going orange to help a friend

28 January 2016
 Going orange to help a friend

Pupils swapped their uniform for bright orange to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Crews tackle fire at hospital

26 January 2016
Crews tackle fire at hospital

Firefighters were called to a Kent hospital this morning after an electrical cupboard caught alight.

Santa postpones holiday to see Violet

25 January 2016
Santa postpones holiday to see Violet

He's officially off duty for another 11 months, but Father Christmas defied the calendar by paying a post-festive visit to a youngster in Higham

David Bowie drawing to boost Stacey Mowle Appeal

24 January 2016
David Bowie drawing to boost Stacey Mowle Appeal

Even in death David Bowie will continue influencing lives, with a sketch of the beloved artist set to fetch a fine price in aid of The Stacey Mowle Ap

Can you escape The Panic Room?

20 January 2016
Can you escape The Panic Room?

Fancy yourself as the next Sherlock Holmes or Poirot? Well here’s your chance to prove it.

New London crossings could help Kent

19 January 2016
New London crossings could help Kent

New river crossings in East London could help ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing.

Care home residents have say in £1m revamp

19 January 2016
Care home residents have say in £1m revamp

A Bupa care home is about to undergo a £1 million refurbishment, which has had a big input from elderly people living there.

No remorse over petrol station attack

19 January 2016
No remorse over petrol station attack

A petrol station worker was assaulted by a customer who showed no remorse after claiming he had been short-changed.

Worth the wait – leisure centre to open after revamp

18 January 2016
Worth the wait – leisure centre to open after revamp

Fairfield Leisure Centre will finally reopen next month after almost two years of extensive refurbishment.

Cricketer declares new shop open

18 January 2016
Cricketer declares new shop open

Tradesmen were hit for six as they watched former England cricketer Ronnie Irani step up to the crease to cut the ribbon at a new store.

Theatre unveils impressive line-up

18 January 2016
Theatre unveils impressive line-up

The Orchard Theatre held its first ever launch event to unveil an impressive line-up of shows coming to Dartford this spring.

Help make young lives better

17 January 2016
Help make young lives better

Parents Consortium has launched a new campaign to raise funds to provide play schemes for local disabled children.

Wait goes on for church abuse report

17 January 2016
Wait goes on for church abuse report

A report into alleged historic child abuse at a Kent church-run children's home has still not been completed - 12 months on.

Street patrols will be on lookout for litter louts

15 January 2016
Street patrols will be on lookout for litter louts

A patrol of uniformed officers is being introduced by Dartford council to crack down on littering in the town.

Big year in store for our good cause

14 January 2016
Big year in store for our good cause

The Messenger is delighted to introduce its charity of the year for 2016 – Parents Consortium, changing the lives of disabled children.

Lorry crash causes M25 delays

14 January 2016
Lorry crash causes M25 delays

Drivers are facing delays after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the M25.

Driver 'choked with laughter' before fatal crash

13 January 2016
Driver 'choked with laughter' before fatal crash

A driver killed when his car smashed into a wall "choked with laughter" just moments before losing control of the vehicle, his brother has revealed.

Police need help in arson investigation

13 January 2016
Police need help in arson investigation

Police are appealing for information after an alleged arson in Greenhithe in November.

Car overturns after lorry crash

12 January 2016
Car overturns after lorry crash

A car was left on its side after colliding with a lorry this afternoon.

Delays clear after A2 accident

11 January 2016
Delays clear after A2 accident

Congestion has cleared on the A2 after an earlier accident which caused severe rush hour delays.

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