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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Local leaders meet to discuss demand for construction skills and apprenticeships provision at Ebbsfleet and Dartford</title>
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      <description>DBC in partnership with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation recently hosted a session with local housebuilding firms to discuss support for local people to develop skills in the construction industry.</description>
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      <title>Major Progress Secures Next Phase of Greenhithe Medical Centre Deliver</title>
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      <description>Dartford Borough Council and NHS Kent and Medway have confirmed a series of major steps forward in the delivery of the new Greenhithe Medical Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Dartford launches bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture</title>
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      <description>At the heart of the campaign is a simple question: What does Dartford mean to you?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Don't let homes sit empty</title>
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      <description>Empty properties are not only a wasted resource but can also attract anti-social behaviour and become an unsightly blight on the local community</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Orchard Theatre nears final stages ahead of reopening in December</title>
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      <description>We're pleased to share an update on work at The Orchard Theatre</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Volunteer Transport Scheme launched to help residents reach medical appointments</title>
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      <description>A new community initiative has launched in Dartford to help residents access vital healthcare services at reasonable cost.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Dartford Borough Council’s award winning strategy to protect the River Darent</title>
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      <description>Dartford Borough Council has celebrated outstanding success at the 2025 Royal Town Planning Institute Awards (RTPI) for Planning Excellence last week, winning two prestigious national awards.  </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Greenhithe Medical Centre to Boost Local Health Services for Residents</title>
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      <description>Dartford Borough Council Cabinet has agreed plans to work with the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) to deliver a new Medical Centre at Steele Avenue, Greenhithe. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Happy 105th birthday to our tenant, Betty Bullock</title>
      <link>https://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/article/104/happy-105th-birthday-to-our-tenant-betty-bullock</link>
      <description>Betty Bullock turned 105 on Wednesday, November 26.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Kent councils reveal draft business cases for new unitary councils</title>
      <link>https://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/article/103/kent-councils-reveal-draft-business-cases-for-new-unitary-councils</link>
      <description>Councils from across Kent and Medway published a series of draft business cases to help inform the next steps in the government’s biggest shake up of local councils in 50 years. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>DBC approves £4.5million funding for local school</title>
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      <description>The funding will support the growing number of pupils attending the school.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Rail regulator decision paves the way for return of international services to Ebbsfleet and Ashford</title>
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      <description>Dartford Borough Council remains committed to bringing international rail services to Kent, following today’s announcement from the Office of Rail and Road.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Dartford Business Awards 2025 another great success</title>
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      <description>Hundreds of guests enjoyed the return of the Dartford Business Awards for 2025 on October 9.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Grants up to £10,000 available for community projects</title>
      <link>https://www.dartford.gov.uk/news/article/98/grants-up-to-10-000-available-for-community-projects</link>
      <description>The new Dartford Borough Council Community Infrastructure Fund will help support local groups deliver projects.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Return of international rail to Ebbsfleet 'a major opportunity'</title>
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      <description>Kent councils, MPs, local businesses, residents and stakeholders are demanding the return of international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Dartford's first ever night market</title>
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      <description>Dartford welcomed the launch of its very first Night Food Market on Friday, September 5, transforming the town centre into a vibrant celebration of flavour, live entertainment, and community spirit.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Dartford Business Awards 2025</title>
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      <description>The Dartford Business Awards are back for 2025, and will celebrate the inspiring companies and individuals who have given so much to the borough.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Big Day Out weekend returns to Dartford</title>
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      <description>Two days of entertainment and activity coming to Dartford in July 2025</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Dartford Larder is ready to help you</title>
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      <description>Dartford Larder, a new social supermarket designed to provide an alternative to food banks, has officially opened.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Welcoming new Town Centre Wardens to Dartford</title>
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      <description>Dartford Borough Council has welcomed our new Town Centre Wardens to its team, strengthening the support available to residents, visitors, and businesses in the town centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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