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‘Disappointment’ as town’s banking hub appeal rejected again

‘Disappointment’ as town’s banking hub appeal rejected again

An application to launch a banking hub in a town has been rejected, despite many traders and shoppers calling for it.

Future of Bluewater department store confirmed

Future of Bluewater department store confirmed

It has been announced that Next will be replacing House of Fraser at Bluewater, with renovations expected to start next year.

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Goal-den opportunities keep on coming

Goal-den opportunities keep on coming

Dartford manager Ady Pennock is having a field day watching his side’s attacking prowess as they extended their unbeaten run in Isthmian Premier.

‘We don’t want to break the rules’: Travelling Showpeople win fight to remain on green belt

‘We don’t want to break the rules’: Travelling Showpeople win fight to remain on green belt

A Travelling family who have been entertaining audiences in Kent for around 100 years have won their battle to continue living next to the M25.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

Police have thanked those who shared an appeal to find a 43-year-old missing man.

‘Violent’ man bit stranger’s thumb during home invasion on day of release

‘Violent’ man bit stranger’s thumb during home invasion on day of release

An “untrustworthy” man who carried out random and unprovoked attacks on two people in their homes upon his release has been sent back to jail.

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Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

A freight firm has joined a long list of businesses calling on the government to approve a controversial road and rail link between Kent and Essex.

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Man in 50s dies after being struck by lorry on M25

Man in 50s dies after being struck by lorry on M25

A man has died following a serious collision which saw a busy section of motorway shut this morning.

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Brand’s first-ever physical branch opens after influx of new Bluewater stores

Brand’s first-ever physical branch opens after influx of new Bluewater stores

A luxury homeware brand has opened its first-ever bricks-and-mortar shop.

John Lewis worker awarded £6K after ‘unfair’ dismissal following trip abroad

John Lewis worker awarded £6K after ‘unfair’ dismissal following trip abroad

A store worker dismissed for missing work after a trip to Pakistan to see family during the pandemic has been awarded a large pay-out.

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Drivers warned of delays at Dartford Crossing in run-up to Christmas

Drivers warned of delays at Dartford Crossing in run-up to Christmas

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead to avoid queues at a busy crossing as the festive rush looms.

Armed thug attacked pensioner after she refused to wash his tracksuit

Armed thug attacked pensioner after she refused to wash his tracksuit

A man who was drunk and high on cocaine tried to knife an elderly woman on her doorstep in a “savage” attack.

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Missing teenager safely located

Missing teenager safely located

Police have confirmed a teenage girl who was reported missing has been safely located.

Huge gaming arcade opens at shopping centre

Huge gaming arcade opens at shopping centre

A national entertainment company has opened an arcade offering more than 50 games and activities.

Hill: We owe Dulwich one

Hill: We owe Dulwich one

Captain Josh Hill believes Dartford will be eager to avenge their FA Trophy defeat to Dulwich Hamlet when they play them again this weekend.

Investigation after tyres and waste material go up in flames

Investigation after tyres and waste material go up in flames

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a blaze which saw tyres and waste material destroyed in a blaze.

Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

A bagel chain is set to move into the county’s largest shopping centre later this month.

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Thrill seekers dressed as Santa to take on country’s longest zip line

Thrill seekers dressed as Santa to take on country’s longest zip line

The festive event is taking place this weekend to raise funds for a charity.

Inspector who sent unarmed police to home before fatal shootings cleared of gross misconduct

Inspector who sent unarmed police to home before fatal shootings cleared of gross misconduct

An inspector who sent unarmed officers to a home hours before a mum-of-two was fatally shot by her partner has been cleared of gross misconduct.

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QEII Bridge reopens but weather warning remains in place

QEII Bridge reopens but weather warning remains in place

Storm Darragh is disrupting travel across the county, with The QEII Bridge being closed from Essex.

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