In mid-August, a public consultation on where to site a new NHS Urgent Treatment Centre began. Members of the public are being asked to comment on the whether the new centre should be sited here in Dartford at Darent Valley Hospital or at Gravesham Community Hospital. The new centre will…
Three years ago this month, Dartford resident George Low was murdered on the last day of his holiday in Cyprus. George, 22, was with his friend Ben Barker in Ayia Napa when the pair were stabbed in an unprovoked attack. George was killed and Ben, who was seriously injured, survived…
This week the Prime Minister announced a review into sentencing for the most dangerous and prolific offenders. The review is focusing on violent and sexual offenders and whether they are serving the sentences ‘that truly reflect the severity of their crimes’. It will also look at when and how these…
At the end of July, Highways England published a comprehensive update on the plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing. Following last year’s public consultation on the LTC, it has been revealed that more than 80% of the 29,493 people who responded, supported the need for a new crossing.…