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Artist opens exhibition at Bluewater after race row incident with security

Artist opens exhibition at Bluewater after race row incident with security

An exhibition highlighting Britain's black community has opened following an incident when the artist said he was racially profiled by security staff.

Road to stay shut all night due to fallen tree

Road to stay shut all night due to fallen tree

A village road has been shut after it was blocked by a fallen tree and will remain closed to traffic all night.

Drink driving arrest after car overturns on A2

Drink driving arrest after car overturns on A2

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car overturned on a Kent slip road.

Lanes closed as strong winds batter QEII Bridge

Lanes closed as strong winds batter QEII Bridge

Strong winds have seen safety measure introduced at one of the county's busiest stretches of roads.

Delays at Dartford Crossing due to crash

Delays at Dartford Crossing due to crash

Drivers heading into Kent over the Dartford Crossing are facing delays following a crash.

Lockdown mental health heroes celebrated

Lockdown mental health heroes celebrated

Three projects helping people cope with mental health challenges over the lockdown months have won awards for their efforts.

Couple 'fled' after crash left woman in hospital

Couple 'fled' after crash left woman in hospital

Police are hunting an Audi driver and passenger after a serious accident on a busy stretch of road.

Quirky balloon dress created in black history tribute

Quirky balloon dress created in black history tribute

A professional balloon artist with a keen eye for dress design has created a unique gown to celebrate Black History Month.

Man accused of murder bid after women attacked

Man accused of murder bid after women attacked

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after two women were attacked.

Dad's tribute to Royal Marine son who 'achieved so much'

Dad's tribute to Royal Marine son who 'achieved so much'

A dad has spoken of the pain of losing his son in a fatal crash, but says he changed people's lives.

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Dartford manager eyes loan signing

Dartford manager eyes loan signing

Dartford manager Steve King is aiming to bring a forward in on loan.

'Spectacular' and 'terrible' QEII bridge opened in 1991

'Spectacular' and 'terrible' QEII bridge opened in 1991

The Queen opened her namesake bridge at the Dartford Crossing in 1991 - here we take look back at the landmark's history.

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More arrests after Insulate Britain block roundabouts near M25

More arrests after Insulate Britain block roundabouts near M25

A group of eco protesters have been arrested after blocking roads and a busy roundabout near the M25 in defiance of a court injunction.

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They were heroic says Darts boss King

They were heroic says Darts boss King

Dartford manager Steve King heaped praise on Chelmsford's impressive defensive resolve in National League South on Monday night.

Report: Dartford held at 10-man Chelmsford

Report: Dartford held at 10-man Chelmsford

Dartford missed the chance to extend their lead to eight points at the top of National League South on Monday night.

Street racing and drink crackdown re-imposed

Street racing and drink crackdown re-imposed

A public space protection order banning street drinking, drug abuse and anti-social driving in a town centre has been re-introduced.

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Crash causes delays on M25

Crash causes delays on M25

Queues are forming between two busy junctions of the M25 due to an earlier crash.

Man suffers burns after gas cannister explodes

Man suffers burns after gas cannister explodes

A man was treated for injuries after a gas cannister explosion led to a shed fire.

School PTA treasurer sentenced for fraud

School PTA treasurer sentenced for fraud

A school PTA treasurer wrote cheques to herself for £5,500 from cash meant to buy treats for pupils, a court has heard.

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Dispersal order issued after late night car meet-ups

Dispersal order issued after late night car meet-ups

A dispersal order has been put in place near a business park targeting groups of dangerous drivers who are said to be using the area as a race track.

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