Home   Dartford   News

Dartford news

Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

A countywide crackdown on suspected anti-social drivers has seen several vehicles seized and various arrests made by police.

Supermarket chain owned by Amazon to close Kent depot

Supermarket chain owned by Amazon to close Kent depot

An upmarket US-based grocer has announced it is closing down two of its branches, as well as its distribution centre in the county.

School plans expansion to match growing population

School plans expansion to match growing population

A secondary school that has more than 1,000 pupils on its roll is looking to increase its intake to meet the needs of a town’s growing population.

2

‘That’s the first time I’ve lost it with them’

‘That’s the first time I’ve lost it with them’

New boss Adrian Pennock “had a right go” at his Dartford players for the first time during their defeat by Maidstone.

Pair of missing teenagers found

Pair of missing teenagers found

Police say two missing teenagers have been found “safe and well”.

Report: Stones beat 10-man Darts in derby

Report: Stones beat 10-man Darts in derby

Maidstone completed the double over Dartford to leave Ady Pennock waiting for his first points as manager.

4

AI cameras brought back to ‘banish boy racers’

AI cameras brought back to ‘banish boy racers’

Cameras erected to deter unauthorised race meets on a busy dual carriageway have been forced to make a speedy return after the issue resurfaced.

20

‘Primark and Peter Andre’s perfume’: Bluewater’s biggest crowds revisited

‘Primark and Peter Andre’s perfume’: Bluewater’s biggest crowds revisited

From celebrity visits to gadget sales, Kent's largest shopping centre is no stranger to a long queue. KentOnline looks back at the biggest.

‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

As Bluewater prepares celebrations for its 25th anniversary we take a look at what’s changed at its iconic food court over the years.

10

Pennock: ‘We need the supporters more than ever’

Pennock: ‘We need the supporters more than ever’

Manager Ady Pennock is urging Dartford’s fans to turn up in their numbers this weekend for the relegation-threatened side’s derby against Maidstone.

3

Man and teen arrested after ‘fleeing’ police from attempted burglary

Man and teen arrested after ‘fleeing’ police from attempted burglary

A man and a teenager have been arrested after they allegedly fled on foot from police following an attempted burglary.

Long delays on M25 after crash

Long delays on M25 after crash

Motorists faced long queues after a crash on the motorway.

Rival club docked 10 points

Rival club docked 10 points

A rival club has been dragged into the relegation battle after being docked 10 points.

Love Island’s Jack Fincham avoids jail after drug driving on false plates

Love Island’s Jack Fincham avoids jail after drug driving on false plates

A former reality TV star has been sentenced after being caught speeding along the hard shoulder while high on cocaine.

31

Tributes paid to ‘true community advocate’

Tributes paid to ‘true community advocate’

Tributes have been paid to a stalwart Labour member and former mayor described as “the model of what a good councillor should look like”.

New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

It’s been confirmed that a new shop is opening in a shopping centre’s former Disney Store unit.

Person dies after ‘collapsing’ in Tesco Express

Person dies after ‘collapsing’ in Tesco Express

Emergency services say a person has died after they collapsed in the store by a petrol station.

Suspected burglar charged after two ‘seriously injured’ in motorbike crash

Suspected burglar charged after two ‘seriously injured’ in motorbike crash

A 43-year-old man has appeared in court after a crash which left a motorcyclist and their passenger with serious injuries.

Man brought to safety after four-hour bridge closure

Man brought to safety after four-hour bridge closure

A man is safe after concerns over his welfare closed the Dartford Crossing for more than four hours.

9

Motorist stuck in Just Stop Oil traffic smashed up Asda lorry

Motorist stuck in Just Stop Oil traffic smashed up Asda lorry

An engineer stuck in traffic flew into a rage and smashed up a lorry with a crowbar after it clipped his vehicle as he tried to undertake it.

17
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More