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Severe delays on Dartford Crossing

Severe delays on Dartford Crossing

Drivers are facing queues stretching back several miles this evening after a fuel spillage on the Dartford Crossing.

Two in, one out at Welling

Two in, one out at Welling

Welling boss Dean Frost has made his first changes to the squad.

Early rising builder saves fiancee and children from bizarre fire

Early rising builder saves fiancee and children from bizarre fire

With the smoke detectors not working, a dad discovered a very unusual fire by sheer luck and got his family to safety. He's now warning others.

Exceptional coach saw potential in everyone

Exceptional coach saw potential in everyone

Tributes have been paid to Dartford Harriers stalwart Arthur Head.

Wake-up call for young Darts

Wake-up call for young Darts

Tony Burman is concerned some of Dartford’s younger players have started to believe their own hype.

Streetlights campaigner welcomes judge's views

Streetlights campaigner welcomes judge's views

A judge has said a dark street gave a would-be rapist the chance to attack a woman - supporting the call for the return of all-night street lighting.

We caused our own downfall

We caused our own downfall

Dartford boss Tony Burman was left to rue defensive sloppiness after Tuesday's 2-1 defeat at home to Wealdstone.

Darts suffer late collapse

Darts suffer late collapse

Two late goals cost Dartford all three points at home to Wealdstone on Tuesday night.

Crews tackle fire at hospital

Crews tackle fire at hospital

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

Jury still out over fate of magistrates’ court

Jury still out over fate of magistrates’ court

The fate of Dartford Magistrates’ Court will be revealed – whenever the Courts and Tribunals Service “are ready”.

New Wings boss on survival

New Wings boss on survival

Welling's new manager says they face a test of character if they are to stay in the National League.

Wings sack Faza

Wings sack Faza

Loui Fazakerley has been sacked by Welling after just 10 months in the job.

Kent road clogging up after crash

Kent road clogging up after crash

Traffic is queueing back on the M2 after an earlier crash.

Rail firm admits punctuality tables were wrong

Rail firm admits punctuality tables were wrong

Southeastern has admitted displaying out-of-date punctuality information at its stations after detective work by a fed up commuter.

Support pours in as James raises cash for new leg

Support pours in as James raises cash for new leg

A young man has raised £1,000 in a week in a mission to buy himself a new leg.

Woman grabbed as she walked through field

Woman grabbed as she walked through field

Police are investigating a report that a man tried to grab a woman in a secluded field.

Desperate house hunters camp in freezing cold to secure home

Desperate house hunters camp in freezing cold to secure home

Freezing temperatures did not deter desperate house-hunters from camping outside a developer's sales office, in the hope of securing a new home.

Arrogant thug bullied and stole from friend

Arrogant thug bullied and stole from friend

An arrogant thug who bullied a female friend before stealing her television and threatening to torch her father's home has been locked up.

Michael Caine tipped to play Hatton Garden raider

Michael Caine tipped to play Hatton Garden raider

Hollywood legend Sir Michael Caine says he would jump at the chance to play the Kent mastermind behind the Hatton Garden heist on the big screen.

Ladies in the saddle for 30-mile ride

Ladies in the saddle for 30-mile ride

Cyclists got on their bikes to enjoy the sights and encourage others to get going on two wheels.

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