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 Missing Dartford man found safe, Kent Police confirms
Missing Dartford man found safe, Kent Police confirms A 34-year-old man reported missing from Dartford on Saturday 26 September 2026 has…
29 September 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Weekend Briefing — Sunday, 27 September 2026
Kent Weekend Briefing Sunday, 27 September 2026 9 stories · 4-minute read 1066: William the Conqueror set sail from the Somme, launching…
27 September 2026 -
Kent Football Dartford 3-0 Leiston: FA Trophy match report
Dartford won 3-0 away to Leiston in the FA Trophy.
26 September 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford cabinet asked to back public survey on town centre masterplan
Dartford Borough Council’s cabinet considered proposals to launch an online public survey on the future of the town centre, with the…
26 September 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford cabinet asked to approve £85-an-hour fees for work on major infrastructure schemes
Dartford Borough Council’s cabinet considered proposals to introduce cost-recovery fees of £85 an hour for council services provided in…
26 September 2026 -
Council Updates London Road in Stone to get cycle lanes and new crossings under £2.5m plan
Kent County Council is asking residents to comment on proposals to add cycle lanes, seven new toucan crossings and wider pavements to a…
22 September 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Monday, 21 September 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Monday, 21 September 2026 5 stories · 3-minute read 1809: British Cabinet rivals Lord Castlereagh and George Canning…
21 September 2026 -
Crime & Justice Missing Dartford man found safe after public appeal
Missing Dartford man found safe after public appeal Kent Police have confirmed that a 63-year-old man reported missing from Dartford on 16…
20 September 2026 -
Kent Football Dartford 4-2 Hayes & Yeading United: FA Cup match report
Dartford won 4-2 at home to Hayes & Yeading United in the FA Cup.
19 September 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford board backs council’s position in Green Belt enforcement appeal at Green Street Green Road
Dartford’s Development Control Board voted seven to one at its July meeting to support the council’s approach in defending an enforcement…
18 September 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford board grants permission for three homes on former industrial site at Southfleet
Dartford’s Development Control Board voted unanimously at its July meeting to approve the demolition of light industrial buildings at…
18 September 2026 -
Crime & Justice Dartford town centre PSPO renewal: public consultation closes 11 October
Dartford town centre PSPO renewal: public consultation closes 11 October Dartford Borough Council is seeking residents’ views on renewing…
17 September 2026