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DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET PARIS SMITH

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET PARIS SMITH

Last Saturday saw Dartford take on Welling United at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to versatile attacker Paris Smith, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: If you cast your minds...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET JOE TENNENT

Last Saturday saw Dartford take on Welling United at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to defender Joe Tennent, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Joe Tennent arrived at the...

The Ice Rink and Winterland to return to Bluewater this Christmas

Bluewater has announced that its Christmas activities, the Ice Rink and Winterland, are set to return for Christmas 2025.  The Ice Rink will return from Friday 7th November until Sunday 4th January 2025, whereas Winterland will be open from Saturday...

Rail regulator decision paves the way for return of international services to Ebbsfleet and Ashford

Dartford Borough Council remains committed to bringing international rail services to Kent, following today’s announcement from the Office of Rail and Road. A report released today by the rail regulator stops short of offering direct support to reopen services via...

New resource to help care home residents with eating and drinking

A new NHS resource, aimed at helping care home residents with common eating and drinking issues, is now live and ready to download. The Kent Manual for Mealtimes has been developed by NHS speech and language therapists and dietitians and is designed to help people...

First Lower Thames Crossing Skills Hub opens door to new jobs in Kent

National Highways has today (Wednesday 29 October) opened the first of its new Skills Hubs in Gravesend, to provide free work-based training for local people who want to join or learn new skills in the construction industry. The Lower Thames Crossing is one of...

JIM DICKSON MP VISITS ELLENOR’S NEW WELLBEING CENTRE

Dartford’s Labour MP, Jim Dickson, visited ellenor in Northfleet to hear first-hand how the charity supports people with life-limiting conditions and their families across North Kent and Bexley. During the visit, Mr Dickson toured ellenor’s new Wellbeing Centre in...

Kindness Community Celebrates Award Win, Expands Fundraising Efforts, and Inspires Acts of Kindness Nationwide

Kindness Community CIC has been busy spreading kindness far and wide, from crafting for charity and winning awards to raising awareness in Parliament. Recently, members of the Kindness Community have been handcrafting items to raise funds for the breast cancer charity...

Home Instead Dartford Wins ‘Good for the Community’ Award at Dartford Business Awards 2025

Home Instead Dartford, a leading local home care company, has been honoured with the 'Good for the Community' award at the prestigious Dartford Business Awards 2025, sponsored by Amazon LCY3. The award, presented at a ceremony held at Bluewater Shopping Centre,...

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET GABBY HOWELL

Saturday saw Dartford take on Potters Bar Town at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Dartford FC Women defender Gabby Howell, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Gabby Howell was...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET SAM SMITH

Saturday saw Dartford take on Potters Bar Town at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Sam Smith, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Sam Smith was signed at the start of the season,...

The Ice Rink and Winterland to return to Bluewater this Christmas

Bluewater has announced that its Christmas activities, the Ice Rink and Winterland, are set to return for Christmas 2025.  The Ice Rink will return from Friday 7th November until Sunday 4th January 2025, whereas Winterland will be open from Saturday...

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Dartford Borough Council celebrates the borough’s greatest businesses

Over 400 guests filled the Grand Marquee in Bluewater on Thursday night for the Dartford Business Awards, where local businesses were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community. It was another fantastic year for entries with over 50 local...

The Dartford Business Awards 2025 have launched

The Dartford Business Awards are back for 2025, and will celebrate the inspiring companies and individuals who have given so much to the borough. As ever, Dartford Borough Council is organising the awards with several core partners, sponsors and local ambassadors....

Forward2Employment: Empowering Young People with SEND to Succeed in the Workforce

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Kent, to find permanent and purposeful employment. We provide Supported Internships for young adults, with an Education, Health and...

Home Instead Dartford Commits to Environmental Sustainability by Offsetting All Carbon Emissions

Home Instead Dartford, a leading local provider of in-home care for older adults, is taking significant action to reduce its environmental footprint by committing to offset 100% of its carbon emissions. This ambitious step covers all aspects of the business's...

Sourdough Bread – Stanhill Farm

We are pleased to announce that from the middle of April we will have sourdough bread available! Produced locally by baker, Sourdough Mikate, we will be offering a range of nine different varieties of sourdough bread. Sourdough has been requested by many customers...

Remote work culture is here to stay, believe Dartford residents.

By Qashish Dhiraj Mehta In the world of remote work, your office is wherever your creativity feels most inspired. In recent times, the concept of remote work has gained significant traction across the globe, with the UK being one of the leading nations taking on this...

The Dartford Business Awards 2025 have launched

The Dartford Business Awards are back for 2025, and will celebrate the inspiring companies and individuals who have given so much to the borough. As ever, Dartford Borough Council is organising the awards with several core partners, sponsors and local ambassadors....

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DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET PARIS SMITH

Last Saturday saw Dartford take on Welling United at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to versatile attacker Paris Smith, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: If you cast your minds...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET JOE TENNENT

Last Saturday saw Dartford take on Welling United at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to defender Joe Tennent, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Joe Tennent arrived at the...

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET GABBY HOWELL

Saturday saw Dartford take on Potters Bar Town at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Dartford FC Women defender Gabby Howell, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Gabby Howell was...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET SAM SMITH

Saturday saw Dartford take on Potters Bar Town at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Sam Smith, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Sam Smith was signed at the start of the season,...

DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET GEORGIE DAVIS

Tuesday night saw Dartford take on Whitehawk at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Dartford FC Women defender Georgie Davis, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Georgie Davis is a...

DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET IKECHI EZE

Tuesday night saw Dartford take on Whitehawk at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Ikechi Eze, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Eze is a surname which has been rather popular in...

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Cinnamon Rolls

These are a lot easier than you think and easily adaptable to fill with your own choice of flavours. You could try adding dried or fresh fruit or chocolate/toffee chips. And experiment with the spices/flavours in the roll. You will need: For the Buns: 200ml Milk 50g...

Banana and Choc Chip muffins

These Banana and Choc Chip muffins are delicious and a wonderful way to use up bananas that have gone a little past their best. I have used Tulip Muffin cases – you can make these easily using Baking Paper – cut squares with each side measuring 15cm. Dampen the paper...

Old School Jammy Coconut Sponge

What you need: 220g Margarine 220g Caster Sugar 4 Eggs 220g Self Raising Flour 75g Desiccated Coconut 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. Jam (of your choice) 50g Desiccated Coconut For the custard: 450ml Whole Milk 3 Large Egg Yolks 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tsp Plain Flour (or Cornflour if...

Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

This vanilla cheesecake is delicious on it’s own – or topped with grated chocolate or a fruit coulis. Replace some of the sour cream with Irish cream or chocolate liqueur for an extra special dessert! You’ll need For the base: 200g Digestive Biscuits 100g Block butter...

Fruity ‘Festive Leftovers’ Crumble bars.

I always buy too much festive mincemeat and usually have Christmas Pudding left after Christmas, so this is a great recipe to use some of these up in a delicious, sweet treat. For other times of the year you could swap the mincemeat layer for frozen berries or stewed...

Recipe: Christmas Gingerbread House

These are a great, delicious treat to make with the kids for Christmas! And easier than you would imagine! In our house I make the gingerbread and assemble, then leave my partner and the kids to decorate! Chaos! As always, you can adjust the amount of spice you add or...

Chocolate Tart Recipe

This month’s recipe seems very indulgent but is quite simple to make. You can make the pastry the day before. Swap 50g of the Plain Flour for Cocoa Powder in the pastry if you like. And feel free to swirl raspberries or caramel sauce through the chocolate filling mix...

Flapjacks

This is an easy recipe for delicious flapjacks. Stir all the ingredients together in the saucepan before finishing off in the Oven or Air Fryer.Make them with your favourite spread – and, once cut into bars, they can be frozen for a quick afterschool treat. If you...

Vanilla Cupcakes

I’ve been looking back at the recipes I’ve featured in Dartford Living and I’ve realised it’s been a long time since I shared my most baked, and most basic, recipe. I love the idea that, once you learn this method, it will serve you well forever! I often find myself...

Chocolate NYC style Cookies

Super indulgent and chunky, these cookies are delicious and look really impressive. You could swap some of the Chocolate to include fudge pieces or mini marshmallows. You will need:120g Unsalted Butter175g Light Brown Sugar1 Egg1 tsp Vanilla Extract250g Plain Flour40g...
Banana and Choc Chip muffins

Banana and Choc Chip muffins

These Banana and Choc Chip muffins are delicious and a wonderful way to use up bananas that have gone a little past their best. I have used Tulip Muffin cases – you can make these easily using Baking Paper – cut squares with each side measuring 15cm. Dampen the paper...

Old School Jammy Coconut Sponge

Old School Jammy Coconut Sponge

What you need: 220g Margarine 220g Caster Sugar 4 Eggs 220g Self Raising Flour 75g Desiccated Coconut 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. Jam (of your choice) 50g Desiccated Coconut For the custard: 450ml Whole Milk 3 Large Egg Yolks 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tsp Plain Flour (or Cornflour if...

Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

This vanilla cheesecake is delicious on it’s own – or topped with grated chocolate or a fruit coulis. Replace some of the sour cream with Irish cream or chocolate liqueur for an extra special dessert! You’ll need For the base: 200g Digestive Biscuits 100g Block butter...