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Drug dealer jailed for causing man's death in road horror

Drug dealer jailed for causing man's death in road horror

A drug dealer who ran over a man and dragged his body for almost 100 metres has been locked up for causing his death.

Escaped patient guilty of train station rape

Escaped patient guilty of train station rape

A psychiatric patient has been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on a railway station platform in a brutal attack after she went to his aid.

Do you know this flat-capped suspect?

Do you know this flat-capped suspect?

Police investigating a sneaky thief who swiped an elderly woman's purse in her own home have released this image.

Pupils show off artistic touch

Pupils show off artistic touch

Pupils from Oakfield Community Primary School have been proudly showing off their artistic touch at Dartford Library.

Mum moved into action by plight of refugees

Mum moved into action by plight of refugees

A mother is setting off on a mission to help desperate child refugees from Syria.

Harris joins 300 club

Harris joins 300 club

Danny Harris wants to finish his career at Dartford as he prepares to make his 300th appearance for the club this weekend.

Roald Dahl stories to inspire artists

Roald Dahl stories to inspire artists

Primary schools are being recruited to help create a whizz-popping new display in the Orchard Shopping Centre.

Tough time ahead for Darts

Tough time ahead for Darts

Midweek away trips are starting to stack up for Dartford manager Tony Burman.

Woman tells of 'brutal train platform sex attack'

Woman tells of 'brutal train platform sex attack'

A woman has told a court she was repeatedly raped on a train platform by a man she had offered to help.

Friends prepare for charity run

Friends prepare for charity run

Five friends are preparing to run the British 10k in London to give something back to those who have fought for their country.

Woman 'brutally raped on station platform'

Woman 'brutally raped on station platform'

A woman was repeatedly raped on a deserted station platform as trains sped by, a court was told.

Huge eagle returns home

Huge eagle returns home

Staff at an animal sanctuary are overjoyed after Rex the Sea Eagle - who flew off during a demonstration three days ago - returned home.

Renewed appeal for pensioner missing for six months

Renewed appeal for pensioner missing for six months

Almost six months since the disappearance of a pensioner, his family have released images of items similar to ones he was carrying at the time.

Driver’s fury at Dart Charge fine

Driver’s fury at Dart Charge fine

Dart Charge is under fire from a motorist who fell foul of the scheme because an out of date government transport guide.

Is Adam as swift as an Arrow?

Is Adam as swift as an Arrow?

Gold medal sprinter and former Dartford schoolboy Adam Gemili races against the Red Arrows.

Golf club tees up for £5m transformation

Golf club tees up for £5m transformation

A redevelopment will see a golf club become a country club, complete with an indoor pool, spa and a fitness area.

Firefighters called to Bluewater incident

Firefighters called to Bluewater incident

A vehicle burst into flames in the Bluewater car park this lunchtime.

Determined teens dance their way to Latin glory

Determined teens dance their way to Latin glory

One couple have proved that you should never give up on your dreams after a huge turnaround in fortune at one of the UK’s biggest dance contests.

Man assaulted after car crash

Man assaulted after car crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorist was attacked following a collision on the London-bound A2.

Chopper used in hunt for teen

Chopper used in hunt for teen

Police helicopter and dog unit used in search for teen who breached bail.

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