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CREW CLOTHING OPENS NEW STORE AT BLUEWATER

THE PREMIUM BRITISH LIFESTYLE BRAND OPENS AT KENT’S PREMIER SHOPPING DESTINATION Premium British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new store at Bluewater, the premier shopping destination in Kent. Opening on 26th February,...

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Love is best shared at ASK Italian this February

Love is best shared at ASK Italian this February

ASK Italian is celebrating Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day with a new set menu featuring limited edition sharing specials, designed for generous, memorable moments around the table this February. Available now until 15th February,...

CREW CLOTHING OPENS NEW STORE AT BLUEWATER

THE PREMIUM BRITISH LIFESTYLE BRAND OPENS AT KENT’S PREMIER SHOPPING DESTINATION Premium British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new store at Bluewater, the premier shopping destination in Kent. Opening on 26th February,...

LISTENING FIRST, LEADING WITH PURPOSE: JON QUINN ON BECOMING CEO OF ELLENOR

“What I want people to feel is confidence in the leadership of the organisation. There’s hard work ahead, but I want the team with me, driving ellenor forward and making sure we continue to meet the needs of the communities of North Kent and Bexley.” As Jon Quinn...

Lower Thames Crossing launches £1.9 million Community Fund for local good causes

Gravesham and Medway charities and community groups working near the Lower Thames Crossing can apply for cash grants of up to £10,000, as the project launches its new Community Fund today (Monday 9 February). The opportunity for local good causes comes ahead of the...

Orchard West and Partners Launch “Alumn X Pro”: A Groundbreaking Professional Development Programme for Performing Arts Graduates

Orchard West, in collaboration with Dartford Borough Council and Pivotal Productions C.I.C., is proud to announce the launch of Alumn X Pro, a bespoke creative intensive designed to bridge the gap between higher education and the professional performing arts industry....

A CUT ABOVE THE REST… ASK ITALIAN DROPS MAJOR PIZZA UPGRADE

Restaurant family ASK Italian has unveiled its most indulgent pizza menu ever – available now nationwide. At the heart of the new range is a bigger, bolder format: 14-inch, round, hand-stretched pizzas, stone-baked fresh in-house and designed to (literally) spill over...

What Your Commercial Building is Costing You (And What to Do About It)

Most business owners can tell you their rent or mortgage payment to the penny. They know their business rates, their quarterly utility bills, the cost of their insurance. What they often cannot tell you is what their building actually costs to occupy. Not just the...

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...

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,...
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Dartford Business

Home Instead Dartford Achieves “6-Year Streak” as 5-Star Employer, Backed by Perfect Safety Scores

Home Instead Dartford and Bexley has been named a WorkBuzz 5-Star Employer for 2025, marking the company's sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious accolade. While the award recognises employee engagement, this year's underlying data reveals a...

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...

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...

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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...