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Children in UK's worst pollution hotspot demand cleaner air

Children in UK's worst pollution hotspot demand cleaner air

Schools in a borough rated worst in the country for air pollution are campaigning for motorists to switch off their engines at drop-off times.

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

A man was due in court today accused of drink-driving on one of Kent's busiest roads.

Onwards and upwards for Carruthers

Onwards and upwards for Carruthers

Dartford midfielder Samir Carruthers won't dwell on last season's play-off heartache - he's too busy focusing on the battles ahead.

KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park set for approval

KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park set for approval

Plans to erect a fast food takeaway joint tipped to be KFC on site of an Asda car park are set to be approved despite concerns from residents.

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Health bosses praise hospital's A&E improvements

Health bosses praise hospital's A&E improvements

An NHS Trust has been praised for its continued efforts to heed previous criticisms of emergency department standards while also balancing the books.

'Dodgy' goods seized by patrolling officers

'Dodgy' goods seized by patrolling officers

Goods including knock-off designer perfumes were seized by patrolling officers.

Kent employees featured in Amazon video

Kent employees featured in Amazon video

Workers at an Amazon sorting centre have starred in the company's latest social media content.

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.

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