by JoClark | Jan 20, 2021 | Dartford Business, Dartford News, Welfare
Image above: 57-year-old Diane Charlesworth from Dartford switched retail for caring, finding a new, rewarding career path. A local care company is urging jobseekers from all walks of life to bring their valuable skills to the care sector. As the pandemic brings...
by JoClark | Jan 20, 2021 | Dartford Business, Dartford Council, Dartford News, Dartford Schools
Dartford is taking drastic steps to tackle unemployment rates which have increased across the country during the pandemic. 16-25 year olds have been directly impacted, and in some areas, are currently facing the prospect of long-term unemployment. Dartford Borough...
by JoClark | Dec 18, 2020 | Dartford Business, Dartford News, Families, Welfare
National Grid and Bericote Properties have teamed up with the YMCA Thames Gateway to deliver 150 Happiness Hampers to struggling families in Dartford, just in time for Christmas. National Grid is currently working to replace the substation at Littlebrook, Dartford in...
by JoClark | Dec 3, 2020 | Dartford Business, Dartford News
The Hill Hub development has transformed the old Dartford courthouse and police station where dreams and aspirations were previously curtailed; into a hub for local SME’s and entrepreneurs to dream big and succeed. The Hill Hub not only offers workspace but also an...
by JoClark | Dec 3, 2020 | Children, Dartford Business, Dartford Charities, Dartford News
The Giving Tree at Bluewater will be located outside M&S on the upper mall, 3rd – 20th December Guests can donate a gift or, new for this year, tap the contactless donation point to support the children and charities who need it the most this festive period...
by JoClark | Nov 19, 2020 | Dartford Business, Dartford News
A new report by UK merchant service provider, Paymentsense, reveals that 81% of all transactions are now made via contactless cards in Dartford. This places the Kent town 16th in the ranking for places most embracing contactless. The top three...
