Dartford13 hrs agoTheatre shut for two years faces reopening delayThe Orchard Theatre in Dartford may be shut until November, despite first closing in September 2023.13 hrs ago24 hrs agoHandyman stabbed and strangled customer, jury toldDorin Ciorba denies murdering and robbing 62-year-old Osaretin Oronsaye at his home in Kent.24 hrs ago3 days agoDrivers sought for healthcare transport initiativeHealthy Living Centre Dartford seeks volunteers for a scheme offering cheap lifts to appointments.3 days ago10 Jan 2026'Plan ahead' for nine-day closure, rail boss saysDartford Junction and several stations will be improved over the half-term break, rail bosses say.10 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Four arrests made after gurdwara disturbanceOne person was treated at the scene by South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics, police say.3 Jan 202617 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 2025...
