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		<title>PANTOMIME FAVOURITE JOE PASQUALE TO STAR IN CINDERELLA AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the clock ticks closer to the biggest ball of the year, The Orchard Theatre is thrilled to announce that Panto Legend JOE PASQUALE is set to return to Dartford later this year to star in the spectacular family pantomime CINDERELLA. A firm favourite with panto audiences across the UK, Joe will bring his unmistakable [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DARTFORD FC &#124; CLASS OF 2025-26 &#124; MEET SAM ODAUDU</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dartford took on Lewes last month. Chris Palmer spoke to Sam Odaudu, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Sam Odaudu&#8217;s fourth full season as a Dartford player. Since making his debut in his solitary appearance in the 2021-22 campaign, Sam has [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Ofsted praises Kent primary school in glowing inspection report</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A primary school in Dartford has been praised across the board by Ofsted in a glowing inspection report. Inspectors said West Hill Primary Academy, part of the successful Golden Thread Alliance, had achieved a “strong standard” in personal development and wellbeing, and had reached the “expected standard” in every other area – achievement, attendance and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bluewater launches search for its first Chief Play Officer ahead of the opening of new play park this month</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bluewater has&#160;announced&#160;a recruitment drive to&#160;search for&#160;its&#160;first Chief Play Officer (CPO). The&#160;unique role&#160;has been created to celebrate the official opening of the centre’s transformed Wintergarden play area on&#160;Friday&#160;24th&#160;April.&#160;&#160; The successful candidate will be&#160;someone&#160;who takes the business of fun seriously.&#160;During their tenure, the CPO will&#160;be responsible for&#160;essential duties including:&#160; As well as holding the prestigious CPO title [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Primary Schools Invited to Join Exciting Community Art Exhibition and Charity Auction- ‘Characters from my favourite book’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stephen Oliver: Studio &#38; Gallery and We Are Beams are organising a special community art exhibition showcasing the creativity of primary school children to support a cause that makes a real difference to families in their local community. The collaboration invites primary schools to encourage their pupils to create artwork inspired by their favourite literary [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DARTFORD FC WOMEN &#124; CLASS OF 2025-26 &#124; MEET ELLIE DOLBY</title>
		<link>https://www.dartfordliving.com/dartford-fc-women-class-of-2025-26-meet-ellie-dolby/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[ChrisPalmer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last month, Dartford took on Ramsgate. Chris Palmer spoke to Ellie Dolby, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Since her arrival from London City Lionesses at the beginning of last season, Ellie Dolby has been an important member of the Dartford FC Women [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DARTFORD FC &#124; CLASS OF 2025-26 &#124; MEET GEORGE WHITEFIELD</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[ChrisPalmer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last month, Dartford took on Ramsgate. Chris Palmer spoke to George Whitefield, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Back in the 2023-24, George Whitefield made seven appearances (four starts) for the Dartford First Team. The young Dartford Academy defender impressed Ady Pennock enough [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Local racer joins UK first all female MINI CHALLENGE racing team</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Local racer Lexie Powell, West Kingsdown, has joined the Wera Alliance Racing Academy for a season in the MINI CHALLENGE Trophy Championship. The cars are being run by Team Avago. Making up the rest of the are Ellena Reece, Beanie Reece and Liona Theobald. Lexie Powell is no stranger to motorsport with her father enjoying [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>We Are Beams is delighted to announce that British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton has officially joined the charity as a Patron</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicolas who is the half-brother of Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton made history by competing in the British Touring Car Championship while living with Cerebral Palsy. He is a living testament to the fact that a diagnosis does not have to define a destination. During a recent visit to Dragon’s Retreat, the charity’s six [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>“Do you know anyone  ageing  without children?  I bet you do!” </title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having recently been ill and having no children or partner to help me, it has become increasingly important for me to have contact with like-minded people. I am on Facebook so I have often looked at a website called “Ageing Without Children UK” (AWOC). I recently made contact with them and found out more about [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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