by DLiving | Nov 12, 2025 | Dartford Community, Dartford Council, Dartford News
Dartford’s Big Christmas Switch On is set to dazzle the town on Saturday 15th November, following the selection of this year’s Christmas Colouring Competition winner. After reviewing a host of wonderful entries from primary schools across Dartford, Maya, aged 8, was...
by DLiving | Nov 10, 2025 | Dartford Charities
For Sussex-born artist Ana Zoob, lockdown was the turning point that pushed her from printmaking into painting. Now, just five years later, her latest commission – the Hero Bear, named Blum – will take pride of place in ellenor’s Wild in Art Trail, a large-scale...
by DLiving | Nov 10, 2025 | Dartford Council, Dartford News
Earlier today, councils from across Kent and Medway published a series of draft business cases to help inform the next steps in the government’s biggest shake up of local councils in 50 years. These business cases, compiled with the help of experienced advisors KPMG,...
by DLiving | Nov 10, 2025 | Travel News
Rail passengers are being asked to plan ahead of a major upgrade at Dartford Junction. With just over three months to go, rail passengers in south east London and Kent are being reminded to plan ahead as the line is closing for essential track repairs in Dartford...
by DLiving | Nov 10, 2025 | Dartford Council, Dartford Schools
Dartford Borough Council has approved an investment of £4.5 million from its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) fund to support the expansion of Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy in response to rising pupil demand and population growth in the borough. The funding will help...
by ChrisPalmer | Nov 8, 2025 | Walking with the Darts
Last Saturday saw Dartford take on Welling United at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to versatile attacker Paris Smith, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: If you cast your minds...
by ChrisPalmer | Nov 8, 2025 | Walking with the Darts
Last Saturday saw Dartford take on Welling United at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to defender Joe Tennent, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Joe Tennent arrived at the...
by DLiving | Nov 1, 2025 | Bluewater
Bluewater has announced that its Christmas activities, the Ice Rink and Winterland, are set to return for Christmas 2025. The Ice Rink will return from Friday 7th November until Sunday 4th January 2025, whereas Winterland will be open from Saturday...
by DLiving | Nov 1, 2025 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, Travel News
Dartford Borough Council remains committed to bringing international rail services to Kent, following today’s announcement from the Office of Rail and Road. A report released today by the rail regulator stops short of offering direct support to reopen services via...
by DLiving | Nov 1, 2025 | Health, NHS
A new NHS resource, aimed at helping care home residents with common eating and drinking issues, is now live and ready to download. The Kent Manual for Mealtimes has been developed by NHS speech and language therapists and dietitians and is designed to help people...
