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Early work begins on the Lower Thames Crossing

The early work to prepare parts of Essex and Kent for construction of National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing is now underway. Before the major construction and tunnelling begins in 2028, work will be carried out to protect the area’s utility supplies, heritage, and...

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Early work begins on the Lower Thames Crossing

Early work begins on the Lower Thames Crossing

The early work to prepare parts of Essex and Kent for construction of National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing is now underway. Before the major construction and tunnelling begins in 2028, work will be carried out to protect the area’s utility supplies, heritage, and...

Dartford launches bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture

Dartford has officially entered the race to become the UK’s first Town of Culture, confirming its intention to submit an Expression of Interest by 31 March in the new national competition launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Town of...

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) celebrates the women behind lifesaving charity

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is proud to mark International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating the remarkable contribution of women across our lifesaving service. This year’s global theme, ‘Give to Gain’, which encourages a mindset of generosity...

Charity brings family more time with their beloved retired police dog

A charity that helps retired police dogs access the best in veterinary care has covered the cost of vital surgery for a Labrador who worked as a search and detection dog with Kent Police. Retired police dog (RPD) Max worked as a passive drugs detection dog with...

CINDERELLA – PANTO MAGIC RETURNS TO THE ORCHARD THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS

The countdown is on to the biggest ball of the year, and you’re all invited! This festive season, the curtain will rise at the newly refurbished Orchard Theatre welcoming audiences back with everyone’s favourite rags to riches tale with the spectacular family...

Railway through Dartford reopens for Southeastern and Thameslink passengers following major half-term upgrade

£10m of work completed on time with improvements to several stations so that trains can resume. The South Eastern Railway has successfully reopened the railway through Dartford after completing a significant upgrade programme carried out over the February half-term,...

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET HARRIET KWOK

Dartford took on Brentwood Town at the end of January. Chris Palmer spoke to Harriet Hiu Ching Kwok, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Harriet Hiu Ching Kwok's first season with the Dartford...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET DENZELLE OLOPADE

Dartford took on Brentwood Town at the end of January. Chris Palmer spoke to Denzelle Olopade, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Denzelle Olopade's second campaign at Princes Park, and the...

Love is best shared at ASK Italian this February

ASK Italian is celebrating Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day with a new set menu featuring limited edition sharing specials, designed for generous, memorable moments around the table this February. Available now until 15th February,...

CREW CLOTHING OPENS NEW STORE AT BLUEWATER

THE PREMIUM BRITISH LIFESTYLE BRAND OPENS AT KENT’S PREMIER SHOPPING DESTINATION Premium British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new store at Bluewater, the premier shopping destination in Kent. Opening on 26th February,...

LISTENING FIRST, LEADING WITH PURPOSE: JON QUINN ON BECOMING CEO OF ELLENOR

“What I want people to feel is confidence in the leadership of the organisation. There’s hard work ahead, but I want the team with me, driving ellenor forward and making sure we continue to meet the needs of the communities of North Kent and Bexley.” As Jon Quinn...

Charity brings family more time with their beloved retired police dog

A charity that helps retired police dogs access the best in veterinary care has covered the cost of vital surgery for a Labrador who worked as a search and detection dog with Kent Police. Retired police dog (RPD) Max worked as a passive drugs detection dog with...

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Dartford Business

Home Instead Dartford Achieves “6-Year Streak” as 5-Star Employer, Backed by Perfect Safety Scores

Home Instead Dartford and Bexley has been named a WorkBuzz 5-Star Employer for 2025, marking the company's sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious accolade. While the award recognises employee engagement, this year's underlying data reveals a...

Dartford Borough Council celebrates the borough’s greatest businesses

Over 400 guests filled the Grand Marquee in Bluewater on Thursday night for the Dartford Business Awards, where local businesses were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community. It was another fantastic year for entries with over 50 local...

The Dartford Business Awards 2025 have launched

The Dartford Business Awards are back for 2025, and will celebrate the inspiring companies and individuals who have given so much to the borough. As ever, Dartford Borough Council is organising the awards with several core partners, sponsors and local ambassadors....

Forward2Employment: Empowering Young People with SEND to Succeed in the Workforce

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Kent, to find permanent and purposeful employment. We provide Supported Internships for young adults, with an Education, Health and...

Home Instead Dartford Commits to Environmental Sustainability by Offsetting All Carbon Emissions

Home Instead Dartford, a leading local provider of in-home care for older adults, is taking significant action to reduce its environmental footprint by committing to offset 100% of its carbon emissions. This ambitious step covers all aspects of the business's...

Sourdough Bread – Stanhill Farm

We are pleased to announce that from the middle of April we will have sourdough bread available! Produced locally by baker, Sourdough Mikate, we will be offering a range of nine different varieties of sourdough bread. Sourdough has been requested by many customers...

The Dartford Business Awards 2025 have launched

The Dartford Business Awards are back for 2025, and will celebrate the inspiring companies and individuals who have given so much to the borough. As ever, Dartford Borough Council is organising the awards with several core partners, sponsors and local ambassadors....

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Dartford Sport

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET HARRIET KWOK

Dartford took on Brentwood Town at the end of January. Chris Palmer spoke to Harriet Hiu Ching Kwok, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Harriet Hiu Ching Kwok's first season with the Dartford...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET DENZELLE OLOPADE

Dartford took on Brentwood Town at the end of January. Chris Palmer spoke to Denzelle Olopade, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Denzelle Olopade's second campaign at Princes Park, and the...

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET XAYLA-RAE ALBERTS

Dartford took on Aveley recently. Chris Palmer spoke to Xayla-Rae Alberts, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Xayla-Rae arrived at Princes Park during the 2023-24 season, having signed from Dorking...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET JEREMIAH PINDER

Dartford took on Aveley recently. Chris Palmer spoke to Jeremiah Pinder, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Jeremiah Pinder has been a member of Ady Pennock’s squad since being promoted from the...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET EDDIE DSANE

Dartford took on St Albans City in our last home game of 2025. Chris Palmer spoke to Eddie Dsane, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Eddie Dsane's second campaign with Dartford since his...

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET LEILA AWAN

Dartford took on St Albans City in our last home game of 2025. Chris Palmer spoke to Leila Awan, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Leila Awan arrived at Princes Park during the off-season after...

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Cinnamon Rolls

These are a lot easier than you think and easily adaptable to fill with your own choice of flavours. You could try adding dried or fresh fruit or chocolate/toffee chips. And experiment with the spices/flavours in the roll. You will need: For the Buns: 200ml Milk 50g...

Banana and Choc Chip muffins

These Banana and Choc Chip muffins are delicious and a wonderful way to use up bananas that have gone a little past their best. I have used Tulip Muffin cases – you can make these easily using Baking Paper – cut squares with each side measuring 15cm. Dampen the paper...

Old School Jammy Coconut Sponge

What you need: 220g Margarine 220g Caster Sugar 4 Eggs 220g Self Raising Flour 75g Desiccated Coconut 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. Jam (of your choice) 50g Desiccated Coconut For the custard: 450ml Whole Milk 3 Large Egg Yolks 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tsp Plain Flour (or Cornflour if...

Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

This vanilla cheesecake is delicious on it’s own – or topped with grated chocolate or a fruit coulis. Replace some of the sour cream with Irish cream or chocolate liqueur for an extra special dessert! You’ll need For the base: 200g Digestive Biscuits 100g Block butter...

Fruity ‘Festive Leftovers’ Crumble bars.

I always buy too much festive mincemeat and usually have Christmas Pudding left after Christmas, so this is a great recipe to use some of these up in a delicious, sweet treat. For other times of the year you could swap the mincemeat layer for frozen berries or stewed...

Recipe: Christmas Gingerbread House

These are a great, delicious treat to make with the kids for Christmas! And easier than you would imagine! In our house I make the gingerbread and assemble, then leave my partner and the kids to decorate! Chaos! As always, you can adjust the amount of spice you add or...

Chocolate Tart Recipe

This month’s recipe seems very indulgent but is quite simple to make. You can make the pastry the day before. Swap 50g of the Plain Flour for Cocoa Powder in the pastry if you like. And feel free to swirl raspberries or caramel sauce through the chocolate filling mix...

Flapjacks

This is an easy recipe for delicious flapjacks. Stir all the ingredients together in the saucepan before finishing off in the Oven or Air Fryer.Make them with your favourite spread – and, once cut into bars, they can be frozen for a quick afterschool treat. If you...

Vanilla Cupcakes

I’ve been looking back at the recipes I’ve featured in Dartford Living and I’ve realised it’s been a long time since I shared my most baked, and most basic, recipe. I love the idea that, once you learn this method, it will serve you well forever! I often find myself...

Chocolate NYC style Cookies

Super indulgent and chunky, these cookies are delicious and look really impressive. You could swap some of the Chocolate to include fudge pieces or mini marshmallows. You will need:120g Unsalted Butter175g Light Brown Sugar1 Egg1 tsp Vanilla Extract250g Plain Flour40g...
Banana and Choc Chip muffins

Banana and Choc Chip muffins

These Banana and Choc Chip muffins are delicious and a wonderful way to use up bananas that have gone a little past their best. I have used Tulip Muffin cases – you can make these easily using Baking Paper – cut squares with each side measuring 15cm. Dampen the paper...

Old School Jammy Coconut Sponge

Old School Jammy Coconut Sponge

What you need: 220g Margarine 220g Caster Sugar 4 Eggs 220g Self Raising Flour 75g Desiccated Coconut 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. Jam (of your choice) 50g Desiccated Coconut For the custard: 450ml Whole Milk 3 Large Egg Yolks 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tsp Plain Flour (or Cornflour if...

Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

This vanilla cheesecake is delicious on it’s own – or topped with grated chocolate or a fruit coulis. Replace some of the sour cream with Irish cream or chocolate liqueur for an extra special dessert! You’ll need For the base: 200g Digestive Biscuits 100g Block butter...