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Computer whizz kid designs his own website

Computer whizz kid designs his own website

He may not yet have left primary school, but Ryan Zhang has already taken his first steps into web design by getting his very own site online.

Young fundraiser’s Palace honour

Young fundraiser’s Palace honour

A teenager who was awarded the British Empire Medal has paid a visit to Buckingham Palace.

'Abnormal loads' to delay crossing journeys

'Abnormal loads' to delay crossing journeys

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing are being warned about a series of slow-moving, abnormal loads which will delay their journey.

Woman and child in hospital after crash

Woman and child in hospital after crash

M25 Traffic is queueing eight miles from the Dartford crossing to Orpington after a car flipped over, leaving a woman and child injured.

Heavyweight Ska legends decend

Heavyweight Ska legends decend

80s pop band Bad Manners to headlining the Dartford Festival.

Woman cut free from car

Woman cut free from car

A woman was injured after a crash on a Dartford lane.

Lakes open again after dog deaths

Lakes open again after dog deaths

A toxic lake which caused the deaths of a number of pet dogs has now been reopened to the public.

Criminals’ names up in lights

Criminals’ names up in lights

The faces of Dartford’s most wanted criminals were broadcast on huge screens in a bid to encourage locals to help police track them down.

'Suspected migrants' bundle out of lorry outside Costa

'Suspected migrants' bundle out of lorry outside Costa

Up to a dozen suspected migrants have reportedly been spotted climbing out of a lorry near a Costa Coffee shop.

Trial litter patrols catch 1,000 and are set to continue

Trial litter patrols catch 1,000 and are set to continue

After five months patrolling the streets of Dartford, the town’s trial litter enforcement team will be given a three-year contract to continue.

Burman sees Darts potential

Burman sees Darts potential

Dartford boss Tony Burman is set to give more talented players from the club's academy a taste of the first-team.

I'm coming home - Bonner

I'm coming home - Bonner

Departing Ebbsfleet skipper Tom Bonner explains why he picked up the phone to ask Tony Burman if he could return to Dartford.

Bonner to rejoin Darts

Bonner to rejoin Darts

Ebbsfleet captain Tom Bonner is quitting the club to rejoin their local rivals Dartford.

Rugby club secures sponsorship deal

Rugby club secures sponsorship deal

Dartford Valley Rugby Club have announced an extended sponsorship deal with Bluewater.

Congestion building at Dartford Crossing after accident

Congestion building at Dartford Crossing after accident

More misery for drivers using the Dartford Crossing after an accident causes lane closure and tailbacks

Giant leap helps hospital ward

Giant leap helps hospital ward

A skydive has helped raise money for a children's ward.

Busy night for crew

Busy night for crew

Firefighters in Dartford had a busy shift overnight after being called to several incidents.

Welcome cash windfall for service helping the elderly

Welcome cash windfall for service helping the elderly

Volunteers who provide a vital community service for the elderly have been given a cash boost.

Community centre saved by campaign

Community centre saved by campaign

Hope seemed lost when a beloved arts and health centre closed its doors earlier this year, but a community-led campaign to save it has succeeded.

Miserable end to week for crossing drivers

Miserable end to week for crossing drivers

A week of delays, crashes and overrunning works has ended in more delays at the Dartford crossing.

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