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Dartford News May 27, 2025
From North Kent to North America: Students Earn Football Scholarships Across the Atlantic
Two Sports Coaching and Performance students from North Kent College are preparing for the adventure of a lifetime after being awarded prestigious football scholarships to study and play in the United States. North Kent College | News…
Dartford News May 27, 2025
Top of the Class: National Recognition for North Kent College Partner!
One of North Kent College’s partners is celebrating being named as a finalist in a prestigious set of national awards. North Kent College | News…
Dartford News May 23, 2025
From Classroom to Kenya: Local Student Uses Motor Skills to Save Lives
A local man who admits he “had never picked up a spanner in his life” until two years ago, is now using his newfound motorcycle maintenance skills to transform lives in rural Kenya. North Kent College | News…
Dartford News May 20, 2025
Council to buy homes for temporary housing
Dartford Borough Council is looking at purchasing 139 new build homes to use as temporary housing. BBC News | Dartford…
Dartford News May 14, 2025
Plans for battery energy storage site proposed
Anglo Renewables says 100 batteries will be used to store energy generated by renewable sources. BBC News | Dartford…
Dartford News June 12, 2019
Cyclists set off from Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford on Ride4Life fundraising challenge
A group of cyclists have set off on an epic fundraising journey to raise money for hospital equipment. The 30-strong team are embarking on Valley Hospital Charity’s Ride4Life challenge –…
Dartford News June 11, 2019
Dartford teachers scoop top prize at Kent Teacher awards
Teachers from the town have been awarded prizes for their teaching across the borough. Three Dartford educators have celebrated winning top honours at the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards….
Dartford News December 3, 2018
Hands off the Countryside
Conservative Dartford says neighbouring councils should follow its lead and plan for growth WITHOUT a threat to the Green Belt. Dartford’s Conservative Council has urged two neighbouring councils to ‘step back from the brink and think again’ before allowing huge housing schemes on Green Belt land. Sevenoaks District Council has held a series of public […] Your Dartford …