Over 450 guests filled the Grand Marquee in Bluewater for the most well-attended Dartford Business Awards yet, celebrating a record number of businesses from across the borough. Both great and small were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community....
A celebration of Len Goodman’s life and his contribution to Dartford will be captured in a new public artwork by artist Adrian Riley. Dartford Borough Council has commissioned the talented young artist to create a lasting tribute to the former dance instructor,...
Ten e-scooters have been seized by officers during a joint event in Dartford. On Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 May 2024, officers were deployed in the High Street alongside cadets and staff representing Dartford Council. The teams were there as part of ongoing work to...
This week sees the 80th anniversary of D-Day. D-Day – 6 June 1944 – was the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. The statistics of D-Day, codenamed Operation Overlord, are staggering. The Allies used over 5,000 ships and landing craft to...
Councillor Andy Lloyd has been appointed as the Mayor of Dartford for the next 12 months. The ward member for Heath, who has served as deputy mayor for the past year, was elected at the Annual Council meeting on 8 May 2024. Councillor Lloyd was first elected to...
North Kent College, incorporating Hadlow College, is delighted after receiving their latest Ofsted grading which saw the education watchdog rate them ‘Good’ overall, and with an assessment of ‘Outstanding’ in Behaviours and Attitudes. North Kent College, incorporating...