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Broken down crane causes six-mile queues

Broken down crane causes six-mile queues

A broken-down crane has closed two lanes causing six-mile queues onto the M25.

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

An artwork dedicated to the “perfect gentleman” featuring his most memorable quotes is to be installed outside the TV star’s hometown dance school.

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‘I went to country park and paid £2.50 - why are the debt collectors after me?’

‘I went to country park and paid £2.50 - why are the debt collectors after me?’

A teacher has been fined and received letters from debt collectors despite paying for parking at a country park.

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Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and well-respected’ town councillor

Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and well-respected’ town councillor

Tributes have been paid to a well-known and long-standing councillor who has passed away.

‘It’s not worth it’: Kent workers still counting cost of ULEZ expansion a year on

‘It’s not worth it’: Kent workers still counting cost of ULEZ expansion a year on

This week marks a year since the ULEZ was controversially expanded up to the Kent border but workers on the edge say they are still feeling the pinch.

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Report: Comeback win for Dartford in Kent derby

Report: Comeback win for Dartford in Kent derby

Dartford came from behind to beat Chatham Town in the derby match at Princes Park on Monday.

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Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

A stray dog that was spotted on a busy motorway has been given a new home to call his own.

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More than 20 firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze

More than 20 firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze

Six fire engines were sent to a large blaze at a waste recycling centre.

Stolen quad bike and compressor recovered by police

Stolen quad bike and compressor recovered by police

An appeal has been launched to trace the rightful owners of suspected stolen machinery recovered by police.

Tyler gives the right response

Tyler gives the right response

Tyler Christian-Law’s attitude has been praised by Dartford boss Ady Pennock.

Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Kent author and former journalist, who has been described as one of Britain’s “best-loved saga writers”.

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18-week-long ‘essential’ works to replace dangerous hospital cladding starts

18-week-long ‘essential’ works to replace dangerous hospital cladding starts

Essential building work has started to replace external cladding on an emergency department building at risk of “fire spread”.

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Bluewater evacuated after ‘false alarm’

Bluewater evacuated after ‘false alarm’

Shoppers were seen heading for the exits as a cordon was put in place along a section of a busy shopping centre.

Trial date set for man accused of murder and ‘having sex with corpse’

Trial date set for man accused of murder and ‘having sex with corpse’

A 20-year-old man accused of murdering a woman and then sexually violating her body has appeared back in court.

Postboxes spray-painted to resemble chocolate bar wrappers

Postboxes spray-painted to resemble chocolate bar wrappers

Royal Mail says it is investigating after its postboxes were vandalised again and given a paint job to look like different chocolate bar wrappers.

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Teen girl, 17, arrested after ‘colliding with several vehicles’ and traffic island

Teen girl, 17, arrested after ‘colliding with several vehicles’ and traffic island

A teenage girl has been arrested following a police pursuit that saw other vehicles crashed into and a traffic island trampled.

Woman accused of arson and GBH after house fire

Woman accused of arson and GBH after house fire

A 48-year-old is set to appear in court accused of arson, possessing a knife and causing GBH after emergency services were called to a house fire.

Man charged after machete found following stabbing

Man charged after machete found following stabbing

A 23-year-old man will appear in court charged with several offences including dangerous driving, possessing a blade and wounding with intent.

Delays clear after Audi crash near Bluewater

Delays clear after Audi crash near Bluewater

Motorists faced long delays after a crash on the A2.

‘We will continue to champion diversity in the face of those trying to divide’

‘We will continue to champion diversity in the face of those trying to divide’

Hundreds turned out for a night celebrating dance, music and cultural diversity despite threats of violence in the county.

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