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Fans pay tribute to fellow supporter hit by train

Fans pay tribute to fellow supporter hit by train

Friends of a football supporter who died after a rail accident have paid tribute to a "cracking bloke".

MP performs u-turn on hunt vote

MP performs u-turn on hunt vote

Gareth Johnson says he has changed his mind on repealing the Hunting Act on the day the government delayed a vote for relaxing legislation.

Murder accused in court after man 'dragged under car'

Murder accused in court after man 'dragged under car'

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Kent man allegedly dragged underneath a car for 100 yards and left for dead.

Ballet teacher wins top honour

Ballet teacher wins top honour

A Kent ballet teacher has a spring in her step after she was awarded as one of the best in the south east

Mum's supermarket safety plea

Mum's supermarket safety plea

A mother's launched an online plea to get a budget supermarket to fit child restraints in its trolleys.

Dart Charge 'doesn't know' how many complaints it has received

Dart Charge 'doesn't know' how many complaints it has received

Highways England has admitted that it "did not initially differentiate between complaints and inquiries" for free-flow crossing system Dart Charge.

Litter cops set for town centre patrol

Litter cops set for town centre patrol

A Kent council has announced plans to become the latest authority to dish out £75 fines for those dropping litter in a town centre.

Decision time for Burman

Decision time for Burman

Dartford could complete his summer transfer business after Saturday’s pre-season opener at Canvey Island.

Gardiner ready for Darts bow

Gardiner ready for Darts bow

New signing Tom Gardiner says he will bring a touch of culture to Dartford’s defence this season.

Woman receives help after bedroom blaze

Woman receives help after bedroom blaze

Firefighters administered first aid and oxygen therapy to a woman in her 40s after a fire broke out at a bedroom.

Energy plant public inquiry due to start

Energy plant public inquiry due to start

The government is to decide whether a controversial £100m renewable energy plant can be built.

The Informer: Test of stamina should be a treat

The Informer: Test of stamina should be a treat

Daylight Robber and Bru Brae are the ones to watch in Saturday's long-distance showpiece.

Crash victim still critical

Crash victim still critical

A pedestrian seriously injured in a collision with a car is still in a critical condition

Disabled man 'broken' after gang steals his puppy

Disabled man 'broken' after gang steals his puppy

Police are searching for a gang of teenagers who stole a three-month-old puppy from a disabled man.

Floral tower left in memory of hit and run victim

Floral tower left in memory of hit and run victim

Tributes have been paid to a man thought to have been dragged under a car after being struck in a hit and run crash.

Childhood sweethearts celebrate their 70th anniversary

Childhood sweethearts celebrate their 70th anniversary

A couple that first laid eyes on one another in a primary school classroom have celebrated 70 years of wedded bliss.

Man suffers head injuries in village assault

Man suffers head injuries in village assault

A man was taken to a London hospital with severe neck and head injuries following an assault in a Kent village.

A2 crash stops traffic

A2 crash stops traffic

A crash on the A2 London-bound put a stop to traffic this morning as two were taken to hospital.

Dartford fixtures 2015-16

Dartford fixtures 2015-16

Tony Burman's Dartford will face two Kent derbies in the first month of the new season.

Head threatens to expel children who go on holiday

Head threatens to expel children who go on holiday

A primary head teacher has told parents their children's school place is at risk if they are taken out for holiday during term time.

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