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		<title>Pop Icon Sinitta and Drag Royalty Divina De Campo announced to headline Dartford Pride</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pop Icon Sinitta and Drag Royalty Divina De Campo Announced to Headline Milestone 5th Anniversary of Dartford Pride. Orchard West, in partnership with Dartford Borough Council, is thrilled to announce that 80s pop sensation Sinitta will headline PrideFest: The Party on Sunday 14th June, rounding off Dartford Pride’s historic 5th-anniversary celebrations. The &#8216;So Macho&#8217; and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dartford&#8217;s Tia Tandy: A rugby star in the making!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My name is Tia Tandy. I have just turned 18, and I am a proud, lifelong Dartford resident. Dartford shaped my rugby journey, and it is where my story in the sport first began. I started playing at just eight years old with Dartford Valley Rugby Club, training on Dartford Central Park before moving to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Olympian Sally Gunnell OBE becomes Ambassador for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) ahead of Heli Hike and Family Fun Day in Sussex</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is delighted to announce that Sussex-based Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell OBE has become an&#160;official ambassador&#160;for the charity, marking her support for its lifesaving work across the region. The announcement comes as KSS invites people across Sussex to come together for a day of adventure, fundraising and family [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Diagrama Fostering Celebrates Young Talent at Dartford FC Academy Presentation Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Diagrama Fostering was proud to support and attend the Dartford FC Academy Presentation Day held at Princes Park on Saturday 16 May, celebrating the hard work, dedication and achievements of young players across the Academy. The annual event brought together players, coaches, families, sponsors and community partners for a day of recognition and celebration, highlighting [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Marcus is one of hundreds helped by Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Patient and Family Aftercare Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over the past four years, the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Patient and Family Aftercare Service has helped hundreds of people following life-changing incidents. Former patient Marcus Bawden, involved in a serious road traffic collision in 2023, is sharing his story to shed light on the lifesaving charity’s work. Marcus was driving to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Toe-tapping tribute to Len Goodman to be unveiled in Dartford</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dartford Borough Council is pleased to announce that the town’s tribute to Len Goodman will be unveiled in July. After a successful professional dancing career and decades of teaching dance in Dartford town centre, Len Goodman gained worldwide fame as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing and on Dancing With the Stars in the US, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Community Spirit and Future Plans Take Centre Stage at Sutton-at-Hone Annual Parish Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SUTTON-AT-HONE residents gathered at the local library on Thursday evening, May 14th, for the Sutton-at-Hone &#38; Hawley Annual Parish Community Meeting, bringing the locals together for a highly informative event. The event saw a strong turnout, with around 40 residents in attendance. The evening marked a significant local milestone, as an Annual Parish Meeting had [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FURTHER CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR DARTFORD’S MAGICAL FAMILY PANTO CINDERELLA</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Orchard Theatre is delighted to announce a sparkling line‑up of stars joining this year’s magical family pantomime Cinderella — a festive spectacular that promises breathtaking visuals, show‑stopping performances, and unforgettable family fun. Musical Theatre star Keith Jack will play Prince Charming, best known for his standout journey on Any Dream Will Do and his [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DARTFORD FC &#124; CLASS OF 2025-26 &#124; SEASON REVIEW</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dartford took on Cray Valley PM on Saturday in what was our last league game of the season. The matchday programme for that fixture featured Chris Palmer&#8217;s Season Review. For those who missed it, here is the article: As the 2025-26 Isthmian Premier League regular season comes to an end this afternoon, let&#8217;s take a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pure Imagination Ignites at The Orchard Theatre: SYP Auditions Draw Local Talent for &#8216;Charlie and the Chocolate Factory&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Acacia Sports Hall was buzzing with electric energy this past weekend as 200 young hopefuls descended for the highly anticipated Summer Youth Project (SYP) auditions. On Saturday, 25 April, local performers aged 9 to 19 showcased their talents in a bid to secure a place in this year’s spectacular production of Charlie and the Chocolate [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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