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Delays clear after A2 crash

Delays clear after A2 crash

Delays have now cleared after an earlier crash left a man trapped in his car and caused miles of delays on the A2.

Man jailed after child sex victim speaks out about abuse 30 years on

Man jailed after child sex victim speaks out about abuse 30 years on

Police have praised the "great courage" of a child abuse victim after the man who assaulted her throughout the 1980s was jailed.

A city of the future... for today

A city of the future... for today

As Ebbsfleet Garden City enters a crucial stage, we speak to three key players in the organisation overseeing the vast project.

Burman ready for Hawks test

Burman ready for Hawks test

Princes Park hosts one of the ties of the round in the FA Trophy on Saturday when Dartford clash with free-scoring Whitehawk.

Kaka on a learning curve

Kaka on a learning curve

Tony Burman explains why he has let winger Kaka Dembele leave the club on loan.

Millionaire who beat German 'paedophile' to death faces jail

Millionaire who beat German 'paedophile' to death faces jail

The partner of an ex-Kent student who punched a man to death for taking photographs of his children has been sentenced to jail.

MP welcomes Ebbsfleet pledge

MP welcomes Ebbsfleet pledge

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson has welcomed the chancellor's £310m commitment to delivering Ebbsfleet Garden City.

Grandad’s my inspiration says Gangsta Granny star

Grandad’s my inspiration says Gangsta Granny star

A teenage actor has gone from one of the crowd to one of the cast as he takes a starring role in the adaption of a hit children's book.

Dartford youngster nabs BFI role

Dartford youngster nabs BFI role

A young woman from Dartford landed a dream work experience placement as a screenwriter at the British Film Institute.

Hatton Garden heist 'largest in legal history'

Hatton Garden heist 'largest in legal history'

A Kent man has been labelled the mastermind behind a £14 million heist, as a group of four others stand trial for their alleged involvement.

Dartford men on Most Wanted list

Dartford men on Most Wanted list

Two men from Dartford have been added to Kent Police's Most Wanted list.

Police debunk Bluewater attack rumour

Police debunk Bluewater attack rumour

A social media rumour that Bluewater could be targeted by extremists on Black Friday has been taken down after police identified the scaremonger.

VIDEO: Water firm sorry for delays caused by burst main

VIDEO: Water firm sorry for delays caused by burst main

Thames Water has apologised as drivers face a second day of travel chaos due to a burst water main.

Cat dies in fire at elderly couple's home

Cat dies in fire at elderly couple's home

A cat has died after an "extensive" fire - the cause of which is now being investigated.

Bluewater evacuation: Your reaction

Bluewater evacuation: Your reaction

Shoppers caught up in the Bluewater evacuation have praised staff at the centre, but others have hit out at a lack of official information.

Bluewater reopens after controlled explosion

Bluewater reopens after controlled explosion

Bluewater will open as normal today after last night's controlled explosion of an unattended package.

Dismal Wings defeated

Dismal Wings defeated

Welling were comfortably beaten at home against relegation rivals Southport in the National League.

Darts youngster off to Tanners

Darts youngster off to Tanners

Dartford are to allow young midfielder Kaka Dembele to join Leatherhead on a month's loan.

Dartford made to wait for new crematorium

Dartford made to wait for new crematorium

Councillors will visit the proposed site of a new crematorium before rubber stamping the development.

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.

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