Dartford1 day ago'Plan ahead' for nine-day closure, rail boss saysDartford Junction and several stations will be improved over the half-term break, rail bosses say.1 day ago8 days agoFour arrests made after gurdwara disturbanceOne person was treated at the scene by South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics, police say.8 days ago17 Dec 2025Man who converted staple gun into firearm jailedJamie Young, from Longfield near Dartford, filmed himself testing the fire power of the weapon in a field.17 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Royal Mail pledges to improve Kent delivery targetsRoyal Mail says it has recruited hundreds of permament and temporary staff in recent months.16 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Two men arrested after high street assaultA 28-year-old man was taken to hospital after the incident late on Friday, police say.13 Dec 202511 Dec 2025South East NHS trusts act over rise in flu casesDr Tom Clark, from Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, says "things are really critical".11 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Deal agreed for new £8.2m medical centreA council is putting up £3.6m of community infrastructure levy funds for the project.7 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Man who stabbed sleeping woman to death jailed28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Man who stabbed sleeping woman to death jailedErnestas Juska, from Dartford, will serve a minimum of 26 years in jail after the "senseless" act.28 Nov 2025...