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Fears after home hit by lightning

Fears after home hit by lightning

A resident has spoken of their terror at seeing the roof of a neighbouring family's home go up in flames after being struck by lightning.

John Lewis Bluewater worker stole £45k of stock

John Lewis Bluewater worker stole £45k of stock

A stockroom worker of 17 years has been jailed after an investigation uncovered he had stole more than £45,000 of tech from a major retailer.

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Suspected thief shot twice attempting to steal bikes

Suspected thief shot twice attempting to steal bikes

Two brothers have been accused of shooting a suspected thief who attempted to steal expensive motorbikes from outside a property, a jury has heard.

'Substantial spillage' caused 14-mile tailbacks on QE2 Bridge

'Substantial spillage' caused 14-mile tailbacks on QE2 Bridge

Drivers were stuck in 14 miles queues after an oil spillage on the M25.

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Darts boss Dowson making progress

Darts boss Dowson making progress

Manager Alan Dowson is happy with how his Dartford squad is shaping up ahead of pre-season.

Flats and shops plan for working men's club site

Flats and shops plan for working men's club site

Revised plans have been submitted to erect nearly 100 new flats with underneath shop space on the site of a derelict former working men's club site.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash shuts road

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash shuts road

An injured motorcyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment for potentially serious injuries after a crash which shut a busy road for two hours.

Darts boss Dowson appoints new assistant

Darts boss Dowson appoints new assistant

Dartford boss Alan Dowson has confirmed his new assistant at Princes Park.

'We're in!': School moves into new £35m building

'We're in!': School moves into new £35m building

A secondary school which opened to its first cohort of pupils pre-pandemic has finally welcomed students into its brand new school building.

'Brain tumour robbed me of taste and smell'

'Brain tumour robbed me of taste and smell'

A woman who was diagnosed with a 7cm brain tumour after 18 months of symptoms has spoken out to raise awareness and help others spot the signs.

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Woman hit by laughing bike rider

Woman hit by laughing bike rider

An image of a man police want to speak to has been shared after a woman was hit and threatened by a cyclist.

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Men charged after high-value cars stolen

Men charged after high-value cars stolen

Three men have been charged after nine cars were stolen in seven months.

'Boris is a liar' banner draped over M25 flyover

'Boris is a liar' banner draped over M25 flyover

A banner accusing the Prime Minister of being economical with the truth has appeared on a busy stretch of motorway.

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Delays on Tunnel approach

Delays on Tunnel approach

Queues are now easing after a vehicle broke down on the M25 causing congestion headed towards the Dartford Tunnel.

Blaze rips through roof space

Blaze rips through roof space

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze which ripped through the roof space of two properties.

Champion Tyler keen on turning pro

Champion Tyler keen on turning pro

Swanley Boxing Club's Tyler Chambers is setting his sights on the professional ranks after ABA title glory.

Collapsed water sewer prompts road closure

Collapsed water sewer prompts road closure

A collapsed water sewer has caused traffic disruption on a busy main road outside a McDonalds Drive-thru just months after the same spot was affected.

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Road closed near Bluewater after vehicle fire

Road closed near Bluewater after vehicle fire

There are still delays after a vehicle fire closed a busy road.

Two in hospital after car crashes through fence

Two in hospital after car crashes through fence

Two people have been taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a vehicle crashed through a garden fence in a housing estate.

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Cute Kids contest comes to town

Cute Kids contest comes to town

Calling all proud parents – the Dartford Messenger's Cute Kids competition is returning.

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