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		<title>Long to Reign Over Us</title>
		<link>http://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/index.php/2012/01/30/long-to-reign-over-us/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dartford Borough Museum is starting Her Majesty the Queen&#8217;s Diamond Jubilee year by launching its latest exhibition, &#8216;Long to Reign Over Us&#8217;, in time for the anniversary of the Accession on 6 February. The exhibition, which runs from Saturday 4 February to Saturday 23 June 2012, looks at local events at the time of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wartime fire engine comes home</title>
		<link>http://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/index.php/2012/01/26/wartime-fire-engine-comes-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The wartime fire engine known as &#8220;Borough of Dartford&#8221; has come home after being rescued from an uncertain future by Dartford Borough Council in late 2011. The official handover of the engine to the Council took place on Thursday 26 January 2012 at Dartford Fire Station in Watling Street. The ceremony was attended by Jeremy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dartford Hosts First Midnight Wo/Man</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tri-athletes from across the country will gather at Dartford on 18 August 2012 to take part in the UK&#8217;s first overnight long distance triathlon. Known as the Midnight Wo/Man, the race will be held at The Bridge, the new development next to Junction 1a of the M25 that is rapidly becoming a leading triathlon venue. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mayor joins Sci-Fi characters on fundraising mission</title>
		<link>http://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/index.php/2012/01/11/mayor-joins-sci-fi-characters-on-fundraising-mission/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Eddy Lampkin, joined Darth Vader, Daleks and Stormtroopers in Dartford town centre last Saturday to raise money for local charity Cherished Memories. The Mayor helped to collect &#163;465 in donations from members of the public who had their photographs taken with the Star Wars and Dr Who characters in the Orchards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help prevent a serious injury with free falls prevention classes</title>
		<link>http://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/index.php/2012/01/10/help-prevent-a-serious-injury-with-free-falls-prevention-classes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Older residents living in Dartford are being given the chance to join a free class to help prevent falls. The classes aim to prevent falls and associated problems and are suitable for people who have a fear of falling or anyone with poor posture and balance. The classes are also ideal for frail or elderly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Residents&#8217; Forum meeting to focus on beating the switchover scammer in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Council tenants and leaseholders have the chance to voice their views on services at the upcoming Dartford Borough Residents&#8217; Forum public meeting. The meeting, taking place on Wednesday 11 January at Temple Hill Community Centre, features presentations from Trading Standards about how residents can beat scammers and from Digital UK on how to keep switched [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dartford Borough Council supports the community</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dartford Borough Council has launched the Community Grant scheme. With a minimum of £500 and a maximum of £3,000 available, local &#8216;not for profit&#8217; registered charities and community groups can apply in order to improve their offering to Dartford&#8217;s residents. Eligible projects must fit objectives, aiming to improve Dartford&#8217;s sporting provision, or services to young [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Annual Carol Concert a success!</title>
		<link>http://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/index.php/2011/12/16/annual-carol-concert-a-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second annual Carol Concert in Dartford&#8217;s Central Park has been hailed a success with over 400 Dartford residents braving the distinctly chilly weather to enjoy this year&#8217;s event on Wednesday 14 December. The Carol Concert, which was free to Dartford residents, featured Dartford Choral Society, the Salvation Army Band (Dartford Corps) and barbershop quartet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lend a Hand at your area&#8217;s Deep Clean!</title>
		<link>http://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/index.php/2011/12/01/lend-a-hand-at-your-areas-deep-clean/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Deep Clean team are coming to an area near you and need your help. If you lend a hand, you will be working alongside the Deep Clean team to tackle everything from graffiti and litter to overgrown pathways, and make your community sparkle. You will be provided with all the equipment you need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Council nets £4k benefit fraud</title>
		<link>http://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/index.php/2011/11/30/council-nets-4k-benefit-fraud/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A benefit cheat has been brought to book by Dartford Borough Council after they were found to have illegally claimed more than £4,600 of tax payers&#8217; money. Following a joint investigation by Dartford Borough Council and the Department for Work &#038; Pensions a benefit claimant from Stone was found to have fraudulently claimed £4,619.90 in [...]]]></description>
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