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Local schools visit Auschwitz

Local schools visit Auschwitz

Students from Dartford and Wilmington were among those who traveled to Poland for a day of reflection at the infamous Nazi complex.

New payment options for Dart Charge

New payment options for Dart Charge

As congestion continues to drive traders mad, two new payment options have been added to the Dart Charge scheme.

'Scrapping booths has made no improvement... it’s worse'

'Scrapping booths has made no improvement... it’s worse'

Removing the toll booths was meant to improve traffic flow, but those living near the Dartford Crossing, say the situation has got worse.

New formation suits Darts skipper

New formation suits Darts skipper

Elliot Bradbrook is feeling the benefit of a system which is allowing him to stamp his authority on games again.

Plans for new crematorium set to get go-ahead

Plans for new crematorium set to get go-ahead

Plans for a new crematorium are likely to get the go-ahead this evening, despite objections from neighbours and a wildlife group.

Wilmington footballer gets England call-up

Wilmington footballer gets England call-up

A talented footballer from Wilmington Grammar School for Girls has been called up to play for England.

Cold case murder squad commended

Cold case murder squad commended

Police officers involved in solving one of Kent's biggest murder investigations - 22 years on - have been commended.

Man seriously injured in nightclub attacks

Man seriously injured in nightclub attacks

Police have released CCTV images after a man was seriously injured in two unprovoked attacks at a nightclub, leaving him needing hospital treatment.

Burman "fuming" at league decision

Burman "fuming" at league decision

Tony Burman has slammed the National League's decision to call off Dartford's game at Maidenhead this weekend.

Dartford candidate secures top spot with Ukip

Dartford candidate secures top spot with Ukip

Elizabeth Jones, who fought the Dartford seat for Ukip in the general election, has been voted onto the party's National Executive Committee.

Gemili jets in for graduation

Gemili jets in for graduation

European champion Adam Gemili jetted in from his Qatar training camp for his university graduation ceremony in London.

Bradbrook: We deserved it

Bradbrook: We deserved it

Elliot Bradbrook couldn't believe his 'offside' goal against Maidstone was given - but insisted Dartford deserved a result in the derby.

Dartford honours Paris attack victims

Dartford honours Paris attack victims

The French flag will fly at half-mast in Dartford today in tribute to those who died in terror attacks in Paris on Friday.

Kent farm makes harvest breakthrough

Kent farm makes harvest breakthrough

A farm in a corner of Kent has successfully harvested Britain's first ever sweet potato crop.

Fairfield Pool ready for its close-up

Fairfield Pool ready for its close-up

After almost two years, the popular community leisure centre is preparing to reopen with fresh facilities and a brand new look.

Pedestrians injured in collision with car

Pedestrians injured in collision with car

Two people were hospitalised after being hit by a car.

Burman's delight as goal stands

Burman's delight as goal stands

Watch the controversial goal which earned Dartford a draw against Maidstone and find out why the referee chose to allow it.

Honours even in derby draw

Honours even in derby draw

Elliot Bradbrook's late goal earned Dartford a 1-1 draw at home to Maidstone United.

Driving instructor's L-plate relay is a winner for charity

Driving instructor's L-plate relay is a winner for charity

A grandmother is among a team of dedicated instructors performing a mammoth relay to raise money for Children in Need.

Traffic caused by two-car collision

Traffic caused by two-car collision

An accident during the morning rush hour has caused congestion running through a village.

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