(29 July)
Cannabis farm sniffed out by police in Fawkham Road, Longfield Police patrol smells cannabis, raids house, and arrest three men. (
News Shopper(25 July)
Neighbour in Fire Rescue Neighbour sees smoke coming from house in Millfield, New Ash Green, rouses owner and puts out fire in frying pan. (Dartford Messenger, p2)
(19 July)
Closure date for Royal Mail Delivery office in Longfield announced Delivery office to close on 5 August, undelivered post where there is no fee to pay will go to Hartley Post Office.
News Shopper(18 July)
Smoker was stabbed in arm in row with gang Man stabbed at Punchcroft, New Ash Green at 1.15am on June 29. (Dartford Messenger, p 8)
(18 July)
Tolls argument derided as 'pointless nonsense'County councillor for Hartley and New Ash Green criticises those who say a decision on another Thames Crossing should be delayed until the effect of removing the toll booths at Dartford is apparent. (Dartford Messenger, p4)
(11 July)
Area Dean appointed Rev Jim Fletcher of Hartley to become area dean of Cobham as well (picture). (Dartford Messenger, p22)
(5 July)
Huge Longfield blaze being treated as suspicious Fire in Old Wood Yard at Northdown Road, Longfield on 4 July. Crews from Dartford and Northfleet attend. Smoke closes roads and UK Power Networks called because of concerns about the overhead cables, which proved to be OK. (Picture) (
News Shopper)(4 July)
Fire service's new recruitsFirst staff being trained at New Ash Green fire station, which is due to open in September. (Dartford Messenger p14)
(4 July)
Playground fun for village youngsters Picture feature on the new play equipment at Woodland Avenue Park. (Dartford Messenger p18)
