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Team’s new driver has unfinished business

Team’s new driver has unfinished business

Fawkham-based Un-Limited Motorsport’s new signing Dexter Patterson has plenty of motivation on his return to the British Touring Car Championship.

Bluewater zipwire operators look to open new kitchen

Bluewater zipwire operators look to open new kitchen

An activity centre with a zipwire, skydive experience, aerial trek course and cold water swimming wants to start serving hot food.

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Thief ‘spat, bit and headbutted’ officers as he ‘didn’t like handcuffs’

Thief ‘spat, bit and headbutted’ officers as he ‘didn’t like handcuffs’

A violent thief lashed out at officers on two occasions when they went to apprehend him as he didn’t like being put in handcuffs.

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Future of vital sports club in doubt after government rejects 'back of fag packet' bid

Future of vital sports club in doubt after government rejects 'back of fag packet' bid

A closed sports centre described as the “heart of the community” faces an uncertain future after a funding bid was rejected in a scathing takedown.

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Popular beauty store returning to shopping centre

Popular beauty store returning to shopping centre

A beauty branch is set to open at Bluewater this year after closing its previous branch back in 2012.

Shocking footage shows dogs being ‘dragged’ by the side of car

Shocking footage shows dogs being ‘dragged’ by the side of car

A dashcam video shows two dogs being dragged by the side of a car on a main road, prompting an RSPCA investigation.

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BMW flips onto roof and damages four other cars in ‘crazy’ crash

BMW flips onto roof and damages four other cars in ‘crazy’ crash

Footage has been captured of the trail of destruction left by a BMW which crashed into a car park wall and several other vehicles.

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Hill’s wonder blunder!

Hill’s wonder blunder!

Dartford captain Josh Hill was so surprised by his 35-yard wonder strike, he forgot to do his goal celebration!

Tributes paid to auto parts boss who was a ‘true gent’

Tributes paid to auto parts boss who was a ‘true gent’

The “well loved” owner of a motor accessories store who spent every moment he could making sure everyone had the parts they needed has died, aged 78.

New dates for major motorway junction closure

New dates for major motorway junction closure

The planned closure of a busy motorway junction for a new safety barrier to be installed will go-ahead later this month.

‘This rescue centre has been my life for 16 years - now it’s all at risk’

‘This rescue centre has been my life for 16 years - now it’s all at risk’

A dog rescue centre owner says she has been left “heartbroken” after being told again the kennels she currently rents have been put up for sale.

It’s not normally your centre-half that’s a matchwinner!

It’s not normally your centre-half that’s a matchwinner!

Dartford assistant manager Roland Edge believes their squad is littered with potential matchwinners.

Police force slams watchdog’s ‘flawed’ murder-suicide probe

Police force slams watchdog’s ‘flawed’ murder-suicide probe

A police force has slammed a watchdog’s “flawed” investigation into a control room manager after a mum-of-two was shot by her partner.

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Report: Hill scores wondergoal for Dartford

Report: Hill scores wondergoal for Dartford

Josh Hill scored the goal of his career for Dartford on Saturday as they kept their unbeaten run going.

Busy one way system cordoned off after pedestrian hit by car

Busy one way system cordoned off after pedestrian hit by car

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car near a retail park and Sainsbury’s superstore.

Leisure centre to welcome 1,000 solar panels to ‘curb costs and go greener’

Leisure centre to welcome 1,000 solar panels to ‘curb costs and go greener’

Solar panels are set to be installed at leisure centre in an effort to offset carbon emissions and reduce running costs.

Three burnt-out cars found in woodland

Three burnt-out cars found in woodland

Mystery surrounds the discovery of three burnt-out cars, part of a bonnet and a number plate found in woodland between two parks.

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Hospital reintroduces mask-wearing rule following surge of flu cases

Hospital reintroduces mask-wearing rule following surge of flu cases

A hospital is asking visitors to stay away if they are unwell and to wear masks to stop the spread of flu.

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‘We are a small club and people maybe don’t realise’

‘We are a small club and people maybe don’t realise’

Manager Ady Pennock insists Dartford are a small club in comparison to some of their promotion rivals.

Bootfair expansion plans rejected after ‘litter and urinating’ claims

Bootfair expansion plans rejected after ‘litter and urinating’ claims

Plans to double the number of car boot sales being held on an open field have been refused after those living nearby raised concerns.

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