Orchard Theatre’s Creative Learning Department Announces Packed 2026 Season
The Orchard Theatre’s Creative Learning department is turning a new chapter this year, filling Orchard West and the surrounding community spaces with a vibrant program of homegrown events, workshops, and productions. Designed to showcase local talent and provide a...
Support offered for local firms to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing
Businesses across Kent and Essex are being given a helping hand to win work on one of Britain's most ambitious infrastructure projects, as six Lower Thames Crossing Supply Chain Roadshows get underway. National Highways is starting work on the Lower Thames Crossing...
Bluewater set to welcome first new brand of 2026
Bluewater has announced that New Zealand-born luxury menswear brand, Rodd & Gunn, is set to open its doors on Saturday 7th February. The 1,035sq ft store will be the Kent-based shopping centre’s first opening for 2026 and will be located on the Lower...
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Orchard Theatre’s Creative Learning Department Announces Packed 2026 Season
The Orchard Theatre’s Creative Learning department is turning a new chapter this year, filling Orchard West and the surrounding community spaces with a vibrant program of homegrown events, workshops, and productions. Designed to showcase local talent and provide a...
Bluewater set to welcome first new brand of 2026
Bluewater has announced that New Zealand-born luxury menswear brand, Rodd & Gunn, is set to open its doors on Saturday 7th February. The 1,035sq ft store will be the Kent-based shopping centre’s first opening for 2026 and will be located on the Lower...
Free webinar to help make managing medications easier for patients
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is hosting a free public webinar to help people better understand how medicine services can support independence and wellbeing. If you, or someone you care for, often struggle to manage your medicines safely,...
Dartford Business
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....
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DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET XAYLA-RAE ALBERTS
Dartford took on Aveley recently. Chris Palmer spoke to Xayla-Rae Alberts, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Xayla-Rae arrived at Princes Park during the 2023-24 season, having signed from Dorking...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET JEREMIAH PINDER
Dartford took on Aveley recently. Chris Palmer spoke to Jeremiah Pinder, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Jeremiah Pinder has been a member of Ady Pennock’s squad since being promoted from the...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET EDDIE DSANE
Dartford took on St Albans City in our last home game of 2025. Chris Palmer spoke to Eddie Dsane, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Eddie Dsane's second campaign with Dartford since his...
DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET LEILA AWAN
Dartford took on St Albans City in our last home game of 2025. Chris Palmer spoke to Leila Awan, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Leila Awan arrived at Princes Park during the off-season after...
DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET ROCHELLE MAYNE
Last weekend saw Dartford take on Folkestone Invicta at Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Rochelle Mayne, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Rochelle Mayne arrived at Princes Park during the...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET OLLY BOX
Last weekend saw Dartford take on Folkestone Invicta at Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Olly Box, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Olly Box needs no introduction to the Dartford faithful, for...
Recipes
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...