A developer and pension fund has purchased a plot on a major commercial site in Dartford - and announced major plans for development which could create up to 400 jobs.The firms have snapped up a nine-acre site on The Bridge, a 1.8million sq ft mixed-use development which currently provides commercial facilities for the likes of Sainsbury's, Network Rail, DHL and Mercedes. The land was sold by [...]

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A florist could soon be quitting the day job after a jaw-dropping performance earned her some high-profile plaudits on The Voice.Millie Bowell works at her grandad's florist in the Priory Shopping Centre, Dartford, on weekdays.Millie Bowell appeared on The Voice on Saturday But on Saturday she delivered more than bouquets as her ear-shattering vocals saw her pass the final round of blind [...]

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Dartford Glass

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Dartford Glass New Years Video

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Dartford Glass Christmas Video

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Muse Developments, to take forward the £75 million regeneration of the town’s Westgate area. The scheme is supported by both the Council and Homes England who are joint landowners of the site.In October 2017, Muse were announced as the preferred bidder. The parties will now move forward on working up detailed plans for a mixed-use development which incorporates a six-screen cinema at the heart[...]

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Youth unemployment has fallen by more than 50 per cent in Dartford since 2010, according to the latest figures.In May 2010, 630 young people aged between 18 and 24 were claiming Job Seekers Allowance.  The latest figures show that in June this year just 290 people in the same age group were claiming the benefit. This represents a fall of 53%. Dartford MP Gareth Johnson said: “Seeing the[...]

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Good news for Dartford: £34.2m cash boost for Kent & Medway to help create local jobs and growth.Kent & Medway is to receive a further £34.2m of government cash to help create jobs, support businesses and create new growth opportunities. Andrew Percy MP, Minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government, who has responsibility for local growth, today announced a [...]

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