Local News Dartford
Deal agreed for new £8.2m medical centre
A council is putting up £3.6m of community infrastructure levy funds for the project. BBC News | Dartford…
North Kent College Fitness Coaching Student Retains European Championship Title in Lativa
We are incredibly proud to share the outstanding achievements of our student, Sophie Paice, who once again shown incredible dedication, focus, and skill at the European Championships held recently in Riga, Lativa. North Kent College | News…
Tonbridge Beauty Students Gain Industry Insights During Clarins Facial Demonstration
Our Level 3 Beauty students at Tonbridge enjoyed a professional facial demonstration delivered by Charlotte from Clarins. North Kent College | News…
Council approves £4.5m funding to expand school
It comes amid rising pupil numbers in Dartford, according to a local authority. BBC News | Dartford…
Reform UK councillor defects to the Conservatives
James Buchan says Reform UK lacks experience and ambition and made him feel “uncomfortable”. BBC News | Dartford…
Motorsport Students Get a Taste of the Fast Lane at Brands Hatch
The Level 2 Motorsport students had the opportunity to attend the final round of the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch on Friday 3rd October. The trip aimed to enrich their learning and provide valuable insight into potential career paths within the motorsport industry. North Kent College | News…
Dartford Business awards ‘Young person of the Year’ – North Kent College students take multiple awards!
North Kent College recently attended and sponsored the Dartford Business Awards, held at Bluewater, hosted by Dartford Borough Council on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. North Kent College | News…
North Kent College Hospitality Students Shine at Leeds Castle Culinary Showcase
Hospitality and Catering students from both our Gravesend and Tonbridge Campuses were given a fantastic opportunity to showcase their skills at a prestigious culinary event, when they attended The Chefs’ Forum Culinary Showcase hosted at the historic Leeds Castle in partnership with Graysons. North Kent College | News…
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News Shopper Dartford & Swanley News
- Dartford Crossing closures to watch for over the weekend
by poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk | Poppy Huggett on January 9, 2026 at 5:00 pmDrivers face a weekend of disruption as essential maintenance forces overnight closures on key sections of the Dartford Crossing.
- Major Dartford Junction upgrade to disrupt Kent and south east London rail servicesby emily.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Davison on January 9, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Rail passengers are being advised to plan ahead ahead of rail engineering works in the Dartford area over the February half term.
- Drivers facing 'long delays' after crash involving three vehicles on A2by charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson on January 8, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Drivers are facing "long delays" on the A2 near Dartford after a crash involving multiple vehicles.
- Two Dartford men charged after WWI memorial plaque stolen in Kentby charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson on January 8, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Two Dartford men have been charged after a memorial plaque was stolen in Chatham.
Kent Live News
- 'It's been absolutely dire': Tunbridge Wells businesses share struggles amid water crisis
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Mary Harris) on January 16, 2026 at 7:15 pmThe area's MP has said what needs to happen now
- Twin pays tribute to motorcyclist killed in Herne Bay crash
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Caroline Barry) on January 16, 2026 at 5:56 pmJay's twin sister said she didn't 'know how to do life' without him and that 'losing a twin is losing part of yourself.'
- This Kent dad couldn't find representation for his daughter - so he created it
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Hedi Mehrez) on January 16, 2026 at 3:44 pmHe hopes his initiative will inspire his daughter and other Black children
- 'Critical incident' remains at Kent hospital due to 'exceptionally high demand'
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Hedi Mehrez) on January 16, 2026 at 3:14 pmPeople are urged to only attend the emergency department for life-threatening illness or injury
