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Pupils swapped their uniform for bright orange to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Firefighters were called to a Kent hospital this morning after an electrical cupboard caught alight.
He's officially off duty for another 11 months, but Father Christmas defied the calendar by paying a post-festive visit to a youngster in Higham
Even in death David Bowie will continue influencing lives, with a sketch of the beloved artist set to fetch a fine price in aid of The Stacey Mowle Ap
Fancy yourself as the next Sherlock Holmes or Poirot? Well here’s your chance to prove it.
New river crossings in East London could help ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
A Bupa care home is about to undergo a £1 million refurbishment, which has had a big input from elderly people living there.
A petrol station worker was assaulted by a customer who showed no remorse after claiming he had been short-changed.
Fairfield Leisure Centre will finally reopen next month after almost two years of extensive refurbishment.
Tradesmen were hit for six as they watched former England cricketer Ronnie Irani step up to the crease to cut the ribbon at a new store.
The Orchard Theatre held its first ever launch event to unveil an impressive line-up of shows coming to Dartford this spring.
Parents Consortium has launched a new campaign to raise funds to provide play schemes for local disabled children.
A report into alleged historic child abuse at a Kent church-run children's home has still not been completed - 12 months on.
A patrol of uniformed officers is being introduced by Dartford council to crack down on littering in the town.
The Messenger is delighted to introduce its charity of the year for 2016 – Parents Consortium, changing the lives of disabled children.
Drivers are facing delays after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the M25.
A driver killed when his car smashed into a wall "choked with laughter" just moments before losing control of the vehicle, his brother has revealed.
Police are appealing for information after an alleged arson in Greenhithe in November.
A car was left on its side after colliding with a lorry this afternoon.
Congestion has cleared on the A2 after an earlier accident which caused severe rush hour delays.
