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Love rival jailed after he drove at victim with a van

Love rival jailed after he drove at victim with a van

A thug ran down a love rival in his car after threatening to kill him or put him in a wheelchair.

Dartford and Gravesend react to Brexit

Dartford and Gravesend react to Brexit

MPs and councillors have given their thoughts on the result of Britain's historic EU referendum.

Councillor investigated over flouting planning laws

Councillor investigated over flouting planning laws

A senior councillor is being investigated by his council after allegedly renting out a converted garage without planning permission.

Utility role can only improve Wood

Utility role can only improve Wood

Keaton Wood is ready to shine for Dartford in several positions after rejoining the club on a permanent basis this week.

Addicks start on the road

Addicks start on the road

Russell Slade's first game as manager of Charlton Athletic will be away from home.

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Police have launched an appeal after eight suspects smashed their way into Bluewater using sledgehammers, before stealing valuable watches.

MPs to debate football violence

MPs to debate football violence

The House of Commons will tackle football hooliganism next week after a debate was secured by a Kent MP following violence during Euro 2016.

Tributes paid after death of ex-mayor Tony Gillham

Tributes paid after death of ex-mayor Tony Gillham

Former Mayor of Dartford Tony Gillham, who has died at the age of 82, has been praised for his service to the community.

Warning over fake bailiff

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.

‘I missed chemo because of 9-hour gridlock misery’

‘I missed chemo because of 9-hour gridlock misery’

A pensioner being treated for breast cancer missed a chemotherapy appointment after gridlock in Dartford left her stuck in traffic for nine hours

Last stand against ‘concrete jungle’

Last stand against ‘concrete jungle’

People are rallying in a last ditch effort to save “the only bit of green space left” on a Dartford estate.

Police called after men spotted climbing out of lorry

Police called after men spotted climbing out of lorry

Police were called after three men were spotted climbing out of a slit in the side of a lorry on an industrial estate.

Wood agrees Darts return

Wood agrees Darts return

Former Millwall defender Keaton Wood has signed for Dartford after impressing there on loan last season.

£1,500 raised for crash victim with baby on the way

£1,500 raised for crash victim with baby on the way

More than £1,500 has been raised for the family of a father-to-be who died after a van overturned in a crash.

Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A man aged 37 who went missing from his home has been found safe and well.

Two-car accident on roundabout

Two-car accident on roundabout

Police and paramedics were called to a two-car crash at Bluewater.

Teenager breaks wrist during street robbery

Teenager breaks wrist during street robbery

An 18-year-old suffered injuries to his wrist, face and head when he was attacked and his mobile stolen.

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

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.

Arsonist set fire to home as ex and children slept inside

Arsonist set fire to home as ex and children slept inside

A sadistic arsonist poured petrol through the letterbox of a house and set it alight as his ex-partner and her two children slept inside.

Darts boss staying patient

Darts boss staying patient

A lack of transfer activity is frustrating Tony Burman but the Dartford manager isn’t about to panic.

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