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Schoolgirl killer who attended victim's funeral jailed for her murder 20 years later

Schoolgirl killer who attended victim's funeral jailed for her murder 20 years later

A knife-obsessed loner who murdered a 16-year-old girl in a frenzied attack in an alleyway was finally jailed more than 20 years later.

Stores bracing themselves for Boxing Day bargain baggers

Stores bracing themselves for Boxing Day bargain baggers

About £2 million of Bluewater gift cards are expected to be redeemed in the sales - as shoppers sniff out bargains across Kent.

Ex-milkman to be sentenced today for schoolgirl murder

Ex-milkman to be sentenced today for schoolgirl murder

Former milkman Colin Ash-Smith is due to be sentenced today for a frenzied alleyway knife attack on a 16-year-old schoolgirl almost 22 years ago.

Firefighters cut man from car

Firefighters cut man from car

Fire crews were called to the A282 in Dartford, where a man has suffered serious spine injuries after a crash this afternoon.

Robber locked up after threatening commuters

Robber locked up after threatening commuters

A robber who carried out a crime spree on trains - threatening victims to hand over cash or face violence - has been jailed.

Claire's dad never gave up hope - even as he lay dying

Claire's dad never gave up hope - even as he lay dying

In his final interview, Cliff Tiltman said he hadn't given up hope that his daughter's killer would be found "and never will".

Darts feeling the strain

Darts feeling the strain

Tony Burman admits the gruelling fixture schedule is starting to take its toll on his part-time Dartford squad.

Marksman shoots foxes on golf course

Marksman shoots foxes on golf course

A golf club has confirmed that a number of foxes have been shot on the course due to "general damage, trails and excrement" left behind.

Noble re-lives FA Cup goal

Noble re-lives FA Cup goal

Dartford midfielder Lee Noble took issue with the TV director after watching back his FA Cup goal at Bradford.

Safe Hands: Lady Luck deserted us but the fans didn't

Safe Hands: Lady Luck deserted us but the fans didn't

Dartford goalkeeper Jason Brown gives his verdict on the FA Cup defeat at Bradford.

The Informer: Dash didn't let me down

The Informer: Dash didn't let me down

Last week's top tip came good and more wins are possible.

Shamed ex-journalist has rape sentence increased

Shamed ex-journalist has rape sentence increased

An award-winning journalist who helped expose the MPs' expenses scandal has had his sentence increased for a "monstrous" rape.

Boy, 15, arrested for drink driving

Boy, 15, arrested for drink driving

A boy two years younger than the legal driving age was one of 32 arrested in the first week of a drink-drive campaign - and he was out at 4.10am!

Extra chance for Dart Charge drivers to pay

Extra chance for Dart Charge drivers to pay

Drivers who failed to pay their Dartford Crossing fee in the first week have been given extra time before receiving a £70 fine.

Burman proud despite defeat

Burman proud despite defeat

Dartford boss Tony Burman praised his players and the travelling supporters after Sunday's FA Cup exit at Bradford.

Darts outclassed by Bantams

Darts outclassed by Bantams

There was to be no FA Cup fairytale for Dartford as they lost 4-1 at Bradford on Sunday afternoon.

Family flee from chip pan fire

Family flee from chip pan fire

Two adults and two children ran from their smoke filled home after a chip pan caught light.

Bradford City v Dartford - in pictures!

Bradford City v Dartford - in pictures!

KM Group photographer Andy Payton followed Darts to Valley Parade to see them chasing FA Cup glory in their Second Round tie at Bradford City.

Darts fans to mark stadium disaster

Darts fans to mark stadium disaster

Dartford Supporters Association will present a jersey at their FA cup battle against Bradford City to commemorate those that died in a stadium fire.

Land Rover fire

Land Rover fire

Firefighters were called when a Freelander went up in flames by the side of the road last night.

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