Dartford – most famous for its river crossing, Mick Jagger and Bluewater – is also the birthplace of a very famous sport. Most people aren’t aware that netball, now played by millions around the world, was first played in the north Kent town at the end of the 19th century.…
Read MoreThis week an initiative to display ‘most wanted’ images of criminals was announced for Dartford town centre. From Tuesday, images of people wanted by Kent Police were set to be displayed on two digital media screens located in the Orchards Shopping Centre. The initiative, by CrimeStoppers and Kent Police, is…
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Last week the Government announced that Delay Repay 15 will be introduced on Southeastern trains in November. This means that any passenger who faces a train delay of more than 15 minutes will be able to claim a refund for part of their ticket. At the moment, compensation starts for…
Read MoreThis week, a new law to protect service animals such as police dogs and horses, came into force. The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill is known as ‘Finn’s Law’ and will prevent those who attack or injure service animals from claiming self-defence. I welcome this law, which many of…
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