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Promotion challenge set by Dartford boss

Promotion challenge set by Dartford boss

Manager Alan Dowson has set himself a two-year target to achieve promotion with Dartford.

Two arrested after parents filmed giving child cap of vodka

Two arrested after parents filmed giving child cap of vodka

A man and woman have been arrested after footage of a child being given a cap of vodka was shared online.

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

We tried Europe's biggest swing which features a massive, exhilarating drop over a cliff and reaches 80mph speeds.

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Police dog finds 'speeding driver' in woods

Police dog finds 'speeding driver' in woods

A police dog played a key part in tracking down a suspect who drove across six lanes of the A2 at speeds of up to 120mph.

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Ten fire crews sent to industrial blaze

Ten fire crews sent to industrial blaze

Smoke could be seen from miles around as fire crews battled an industrial blaze this morning.

Is this Kent's most dug up road?

Is this Kent's most dug up road?

Frustrated residents living in a road that has been dug up more than 70 times in five years say they are still plagued with water supply problems.

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Europe's biggest swing opens at Bluewater

Europe's biggest swing opens at Bluewater

Europe's biggest swing – which features a 46 metre drop over chalk cliffs – has opened at Bluewater.

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Busy route closed after three car crash

Busy route closed after three car crash

Police have closed a main town centre road following a crash.

Derelict building on fire

Derelict building on fire

Firefighters were called to tackle a derelict building found alight which prompted an urgent safety message from crews.

Dog at rescue centre for almost 300 days

Dog at rescue centre for almost 300 days

A loveable pooch, described as a big, friendly giant, is in need of a home after being at an animal charity eight times longer than the average dog.

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Disabled woman savagely attacked on bus

Disabled woman savagely attacked on bus

A disabled woman has described how she was abused and beaten up for taking up too much space on a bus.

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Kent Senior Cup draws announced

Kent Senior Cup draws announced

The draws for the first two rounds of the new season’s Kent Senior Cup have been made.

Opening of £7.4m hospital ward delayed

Opening of £7.4m hospital ward delayed

A new hospital ward which aimed to cut waiting times remains closed more than six months after it was completed.

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'Useless and c**p' - Dartford manager's honest weekend assessment

'Useless and c**p' - Dartford manager's honest weekend assessment

Dartford head into the new campaign following an ‘awful’ final pre-season game but manager Alan Dowson is sure they’ll be okay when it really matters.

Darts sign former Cameroon under-23 international

Darts sign former Cameroon under-23 international

Dartford have signed a well-travelled former Cameroon under-23 international forward.

Teen charged after bus assault

Teen charged after bus assault

A teenager has been charged with racially-aggravated assault after a woman was allegedly attacked on a bus.

Dartford bowler faces battle for bronze after semi-final defeat

Dartford bowler faces battle for bronze after semi-final defeat

Dartford bowler Michelle White has a bronze-medal match to focus on after losing out in the Commonwealth Games' para pairs semi-finals.

Woman's disgust at offensive words on Samaritans posters

Woman's disgust at offensive words on Samaritans posters

The sister of a man who took his own life has spoken of her horror at finding offensive graffiti on support posters.

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Missing man, 91, found safe and well

Missing man, 91, found safe and well

A 91-year-old reported missing after disappearing in the early hours has been found safe and well.

200 tonnes of waste in flames at recycling plant

200 tonnes of waste in flames at recycling plant

Six fire engines were called out and crews had to work in punishing conditions to tackle a blaze at a quarry.

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