Dartford News
News from Dartford and the Dartford borough in north-west Kent, from the town centre to Greenhithe, Stone and Bluewater. We cover Dartford Borough Council, planning and major development, Darent Valley Hospital, court cases, fire and rescue incidents and travel on the Dartford Crossing, M25 and A2.
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Crime & Justice Suspect Arrested After Alleged Distraction Theft Targeting Bank Customer in Maidstone
Kent Police detained a male suspect after a man reportedly had cash stolen from his vehicle following a withdrawal at a Maidstone town…
27 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Rochester Man Jailed for More Than Five Years After Using Car as Weapon in Dartford Attack
According to court records, a violent offender who deliberately drove his vehicle at a victim in Dartford has been sentenced to five years…
15 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice North Kent Drug Dealer Hit with £720,000 Confiscation Order
A convicted Class A drug supplier faces major asset seizure after Kent Police financial investigation traces criminal profits across the…
4 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Magistrates Grant Three-Month Closure Order for Swanscombe Property
Kent Police secure court order to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour on Keary Road following community complaints. The front door of a…
31 May 2026 -
Fire & Rescue Woman freed from car using hydraulic equipment after A2 collision near Southfleet
Woman freed from car using hydraulic equipment after A2 collision near Southfleet Kent Fire and Rescue Service removed a car door to…
25 May 2026 -
Crime & Justice Four arrested in Dartford as Kent Police target suspected county lines drug suppliers
Four arrested in Dartford as Kent Police target suspected county lines drug suppliers Kent Police’s specialist county lines team has…
20 May 2026 - Crime & Justice
Kent Police appeal for witnesses after reported assault on man in Dartford
Kent Police appeal for witnesses after reported assault on man in Dartford Detectives issue public appeal following an assault in Dartford…
19 May 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police seize seven e-scooters and make arrests in Dartford nuisance vehicle operation
Kent Police seize seven e-scooters and make arrests in Dartford nuisance vehicle operation Town centre patrols on 9 May 2026 target illegal…
19 May 2026 -
Health Major Incident Declared at Darent Valley Hospital as Water Supply Crisis Enters Seventh Day
Darent Valley Hospital has declared a critical incident after a water supply fault in its west block has left patients, staff and visitors…
5 May 2026 -
Crime & Justice Arrest Made After Indecent Exposure Report in Greenhithe as Kent Police Seek Witnesses
Arrest Made After Indecent Exposure Report in Greenhithe as Kent Police Seek Witnesses Kent Police have arrested a suspect following a…
2 May 2026 -
Crime & Justice Five Men Charged After Police Officers Assaulted in Dartford
Five Men Charged After Police Officers Assaulted in Dartford Kent Police have brought multiple charges against five men following assaults…
24 April 2026 -
Economy CBI Warns of Accelerating Cost Pressures Hitting UK Businesses
The Confederation of British Industry’s latest survey reveals rising inflation expectations as manufacturers brace for higher costs through…
23 April 2026