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Racing gran sets track record for 101st birthday

Racing gran sets track record for 101st birthday

A thrill-seeking pensioner became the fastest person over 100 to lap a famous Kent circuit when she was taken on hot laps by a racing driver.

Dustman taken to hospital after aerosol can explodes

Dustman taken to hospital after aerosol can explodes

A dustman needed hospital treatment after being hit in the face by debris after a discarded aerosol can exploded.

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'Long school bus journey is making our daughter sick'

'Long school bus journey is making our daughter sick'

A schoolgirl is exhausted by a four-hour round trip to class each day as she can't find a place where she lives.

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The road in Kent where you're most likely to get a speeding ticket

The road in Kent where you're most likely to get a speeding ticket

The county's most active speed camera has been revealed with the flash going off at a rate of nearly two times every hour.

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Glasto performer to feature at town's 'Best of British' bash

Glasto performer to feature at town's 'Best of British' bash

A new summer festival featuring a range of British music and entertainment is set to take place this weekend with a Glastonbury performer in tow.

Dowson positive despite late goals in friendly loss

Dowson positive despite late goals in friendly loss

Dartford manager Alan Dowson took full responsibility for his side’s heavy pre-season defeat to Charlton on Saturday.

Car fire causes delays at Dartford Crossing

Car fire causes delays at Dartford Crossing

Traffic is being held on the M25 following an oil spill and car fire.

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Drivers shot in face and arm with air weapon

Drivers shot in face and arm with air weapon

Two boys have been arrested following reports motorists were injured after being struck with air weapon pellets.

Djokovic chat still spurs Brady on

Djokovic chat still spurs Brady on

Dartford tennis youngster Patrick Brady can't forget the day he met all-time great Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.

Young poet's short film captures pandemic life

Young poet's short film captures pandemic life

A young artist and hip-hop talent collective have teamed up to highlight how people got through summer 2020, told in spoken word poetry.

'We are all a bit grumpy'

'We are all a bit grumpy'

A £112m road scheme has opened to traffic but local villagers are still not impressed.

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Vacant Barclays branch on market for £1.8m

Vacant Barclays branch on market for £1.8m

A former branch of a high street bank is for sale with planning permissions agreed for flats and restaurant spaces.

Sheringham as committed as ever

Sheringham as committed as ever

Striker Charlie Sheringham has taken a pay cut to return to Dartford.

Man taken to hospital with head injury

Man taken to hospital with head injury

A man was flown to a major trauma centre after he was injured near a park.

Dartford fixtures: Dowson's Darts start at Bath

Dartford fixtures: Dowson's Darts start at Bath

Alan Dowson begins life as Dartford boss with an away trip to Bath at the start of their National League South campaign on August 6.

Brawl leads to 11 arrests

Brawl leads to 11 arrests

Police are asking for help to identify three men in connection with a fight between a number of people.

Giant lollies suspended from Bluewater ceiling

Giant lollies suspended from Bluewater ceiling

Massive ice lollies, measuring 3m long, have been suspended from the ceiling of the shopping centre along with 7,000 artificial flowers.

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Care home resident hit on head by falling electrical box

Care home resident hit on head by falling electrical box

A nursing home for people with learning difficulties has been placed in special measures after an inspection uncovered serious safety failings.

Crews battle football-pitch sized blaze

Crews battle football-pitch sized blaze

Forty firefighters were sent to tackle a large fire which raged on into the night and claimed a hectare of scrubland.

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'Game on': School starts teaching pupils Esports

'Game on': School starts teaching pupils Esports

A secondary school in Kent is among the first in the country to start offering its pupils a post-16 qualification in Esports and competitive gaming.

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