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Lost cannibal sailor ship found after more than 160 years

Lost cannibal sailor ship found after more than 160 years

A ship that was lost after setting sail from Kent in 1845 - before the sailors reportedly turned to cannibalism - has been found.

Burman: It was dreadful

Burman: It was dreadful

Dartford boss Tony Burman saw his side hit "rock bottom" against Eastleigh before fighting back to salvage a draw.

The Informer: Top form from Off Topic

The Informer: Top form from Off Topic

Four wins out of five suggests success is more than fleeting for this newcomer.

Darts fight back for a point

Darts fight back for a point

A stoppage-time goal from Harry Crawford earned Dartford a 2-2 draw against Eastleigh on Tuesday night.

Review of pub after 'fights, glassing and beatings'

Review of pub after 'fights, glassing and beatings'

Police have asked for a review into the way a pub is being run after 12 punch-ups in five months.

Kent's first university technical college opens

Kent's first university technical college opens

Around 150 students have started lessons at Kent's first university technical college.

Darts edged out by Altrincham

Darts edged out by Altrincham

Dartford left it too late to stage a dramatic comeback as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Alrincham in Vanarama Conference on Saturday afternoon.

Driver swears at cyclist 25 times in 35 seconds

Driver swears at cyclist 25 times in 35 seconds

A furious Jaguar driver has been branded Britain's angriest motorist after launching an astonishing foul-mouthed tirade against a cyclist.

Man jailed after shooting murder

Man jailed after shooting murder

A Kent man is among five gang members jailed for a total of 55 years for their involvement in the murder of an innocent victim.

Harris: I will prove myself

Harris: I will prove myself

Danny Harris has vowed to force his way back into the Dartford team after turning down a loan move away from Princes Park.

Nothing is too hard work for this care company

Nothing is too hard work for this care company

Pitching in and doing whatever is needed has helped one company prosper.

Burman: No more sulking

Burman: No more sulking

Dartford boss Tony Burman wants some of his players to start acting more professionally.

September so key for Darts

September so key for Darts

Dartford captain Elliot Bradbrook believes Saturday's trip to Altrincham is the start of a "big month" for his team.

Task group to aid high street

Task group to aid high street

A crack team is to be created to help rejuvenate Dartford town centre.

Library refurbishment consultation extended

Library refurbishment consultation extended

A consultation on changes to Dartford library has been extended until September 21.

House 'on fire' turns out to be surrounded by fog

House 'on fire' turns out to be surrounded by fog

Firefighters rushed to a house that reportedly had smoke billowing from its roof - but it turned out to be just surrounded by fog.

The Informer: Not if, but when, for Coolagoona Cash

The Informer: Not if, but when, for Coolagoona Cash

Just a matter of time before newcomer Coolagoona Cash makes the final step.

Road menace tasered after police chase

Road menace tasered after police chase

A motorist who has already been banned from the road 12 TIMES had to be tasered by police to stop a pursuit.

‘We really do believe that children are our future’

‘We really do believe that children are our future’

One firm's investment in youth is proving successful.

Burman hails "intelligent" Pugh

Burman hails "intelligent" Pugh

Dartford boss Tony Burman praised Andy Pugh after the former Gills striker scored the winner against AFC Telford on Saturday.

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