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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Daily Briefing Kent Weekend Briefing — Sunday, 16 August 2026
Kent Weekend Briefing Sunday, 16 August 2026 11 stories · 4-minute read Queenborough Library reopens with family support services under one…
16 August 2026 -
Economy Dartford Borough Council sets out business support services and awards scheme
The council’s business webpage directs Dartford firms to advice, licensing, property services and an awards programme. Dartford Borough…
15 August 2026 -
Crime & Justice Man jailed for racially aggravated attack on taxi driver in Dartford
Oliver Dryden, 30, of Orpington, was sentenced to two years and three months at Maidstone Crown Court after pleading guilty to racially…
12 August 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Wednesday, 12 August 2026 8 stories · 3-minute read Smoke alert issued near Chilmington Green as firefighters tackle…
12 August 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police appeal for help to find missing Dartford man Wisdom Davidson
Kent Police appeal for help to find missing Dartford man Wisdom Davidson View tweet from @KentPoliceDart Kent Police have appealed for…
11 August 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police release CCTV image in Greenhithe bus exposure investigation
Officers are appealing for help to identify a man pictured on CCTV after an alleged indecent exposure on a number 96 bus near Greenhithe on…
11 August 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Thursday, 6 August 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Thursday, 6 August 2026 5 stories · 2-minute read Swale Council breaks ground on 51 social rented homes at…
6 August 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police appeal for help tracing wanted man with links across the county
Grant Culwick is wanted on recall to prison and is believed to have links to Edenbridge, Dartford, Sevenoaks, Swanley, Lydd, Romney Marsh…
31 July 2026 -
Fire & Rescue Woodland fire extinguished in Farningham near Dartford
Woodland fire extinguished in Farningham near Dartford Kent Fire and Rescue Service has put out a fire involving woodland and shrubs in…
23 July 2026 -
Economy United States Tops UK Foreign Business Ownership List With Over 41,000 Affiliates, ONS Data Shows
New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that US-based parent companies control more UK businesses than any other foreign…
17 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Teenager jailed after knife attack in Swanscombe alleyway
Teenager jailed after knife attack in Swanscombe alleyway A 19-year-old has been sentenced to custody after slashing and stabbing a man on…
15 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Drug dealer jailed after cannabis factory found in Greenhithe home
Xhevahir Axhami, 33, was sentenced to two years in prison at Maidstone Crown Court after admitting being concerned in the production of…
14 July 2026