Plans for a new multi-million-pound “super surgery” are moving forward.In March, Dartford council bought the former car park in Steele Avenue, Greenhithe, from Kent County Council, unlocking the land needed for the proposed Greenhithe Medical Centre.The new centre is expected to be operational by summer 2028. Picture: Dartford councilIt came after the local authority agreed it would work with the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) to bring the brand-new facility forward.The […]

Drivers have been left facing three-hour delays after roadworks at a major motorway junction caused traffic chaos.National Highways has apologised after severe congestion built up at Junction 3 of the M25, at the Swanley Interchange, following the introduction of temporary traffic management over the weekend.Traffic signal upgrades will be taking place at Junction 3 of the M25, the Swanley Interchange. Picture: Google MapsThe traffic lights at the junction are being replaced with “modern, […]

It was 35 years last week since that overcast autumn day when the late Queen cut the ribbon on Dartford's iconic QE2 Bridge and ushered in a new era for the Dartford Crossing.Yet the anniversary is the very definition of a bittersweet event. Dartford is rightly famous for many things and the beautifully designed bridge is one of them.Dartford MP Jim DicksonBut in truth, both it and the tunnels - built years earlier - represent a huge burden for the community.The crossing has been operating […]

Officers were called to the QEII Bridge this morning over concerns for a man’s welfare.Essex Police say they were made aware of the situation at 10.15am - leading to the crossing’s closure Kent-bound.It has since been reopened with traffic beginning to return to normal.Vehicles were initially held on the A282 crossing coming into Dartford from Essex at around 10.49am.There are long delays on the lead-up to the QEII bridge in Essex, heading into Dartford, due to an incident. Picture: […]