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Blogger's tips on travelling, dating and fitness with a disability

Blogger's tips on travelling, dating and fitness with a disability

A blogger has shared his experiences travelling with a disability as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson calls for changes in the travel industries.

Drama in court as machete attackers locked up

Drama in court as machete attackers locked up

There were dramatic scenes in court with shouting, crying jurors and broken nails as two machete attackers were locked up.

Seriously injured biker flown to hospital after Brands Hatch crash

Seriously injured biker flown to hospital after Brands Hatch crash

A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash with a van.

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Man, 79, left waiting for ambulance all night

Man, 79, left waiting for ambulance all night

A woman called the ambulance service seven times after an elderly man got stuck after falling over a wall.

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Murtagh's on the right road

Murtagh's on the right road

Fitness will be key if midfielder Keiran Murtagh wants to make an impact at Dartford this season - and boss Alan Dowson already likes what he sees.

Trains services resume after 'emergency'

Trains services resume after 'emergency'

Some trains from London to Kent were temporarily stopped due to an emergency incident.

Million trees planned for Lower Thames Crossing project

Million trees planned for Lower Thames Crossing project

Two public park and more than one million trees are to be included in the plans to build the Lower Thames Crossing.

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Zipline attraction announces two new rides

Zipline attraction announces two new rides

Daredevils will get the chance to try out indoor sky diving or a giant swing at Bluewater.

Teenage boy suffers head injuries after racial assault

Teenage boy suffers head injuries after racial assault

A CCTV image has been released of two men police wish to speak to in connection with reports a teenage boy was racially abused and assaulted.

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Millionaire grew magic mushrooms at Lullingstone Castle

Millionaire grew magic mushrooms at Lullingstone Castle

A millionaire has admitted growing magic mushrooms at his castle home.

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Domino's Pizza plans resurface for historic pub

Domino's Pizza plans resurface for historic pub

Plans have been resubmitted to convert a historic 131-year-old pub into a pizza takeaway joint – just two years after original plans were turned down.

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Ernie's fighting spirit rekindled

Ernie's fighting spirit rekindled

A serious car accident proved the catalyst for Dartford's Ernie Rutherford to return to the ring - and now he's a man on a mission.

Lyndon can't wait to let the games begin

Lyndon can't wait to let the games begin

The Commonwealth Games will be the biggest event Lyndon Griffiths has umpired at - but the official isn't feeling too much pressure.

Designer clothes, phones and £20k discovered in airport arrest

Designer clothes, phones and £20k discovered in airport arrest

A 28-year-old was quizzed by police after being found with more than £20,000 cash, designer clothes and mobile phones at Gatwick.

Pubs, bars and clubs unite to fight alcohol-based crime

Pubs, bars and clubs unite to fight alcohol-based crime

A new scheme will see businesses working together to tackle booze-related problems.

Wildlife hero saves duck from M25 fast lane

Wildlife hero saves duck from M25 fast lane

A wildlife rescue specialist stopped her car in a motorway fast lane to save a duck from certain death.

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Swastikas graffitied in play park

Swastikas graffitied in play park

A mum whose Jewish grandmother escaped Nazi-occupied Austria has spoken out after finding swastikas plastered over a children's climbing frame.

Dowson: Come thrive with us

Dowson: Come thrive with us

Dartford manager Alan Dowson wants talented winger Malaki Napa to reignite his career at Princes Park.

Shooting was 'like I was in a computer game'

Shooting was 'like I was in a computer game'

A man who was shot twice during an alleged theft of motorbikes has likened the shooting to something out of a computer game.

Suspected thief jumps in river to evade police

Suspected thief jumps in river to evade police

A suspected thief has been arrested after he jumped into a river in a desperate bid to evade police.

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