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Crews called to van fire near motorway

Crews called to van fire near motorway

Firefighters were called after a van burst into flames on a busy motorway junction.

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'I don’t have to go home, I can watch Coronation Street from here'

'I don’t have to go home, I can watch Coronation Street from here'

Dartford boss Alan Dowson on spending even more time at Princes Park than expected, holding his nerve in the transfer market and dealing with agents.

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Rare orchids 'strimmed to dust' on protected London Resort site

Rare orchids 'strimmed to dust' on protected London Resort site

A wildlife campaigner has been left devastated after discovering rare plant species were destroyed on a nature site threatened by a major theme park.

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Delays on M25 after tunnel crash

Delays on M25 after tunnel crash

Drivers are facing long delays after a crash in the Dartford Tunnel.

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Dowson: Dartford's more than just a job

Dowson: Dartford's more than just a job

New Dartford boss Alan Dowson on the club's potential, building a new squad and aims for the season ahead.

Teen motorbike joyrider caught after helicopter chase

Teen motorbike joyrider caught after helicopter chase

A teenage joyrider caught speeding on a stolen motorbike has pleaded guilty to various offences in court after being hunted down by a police chopper.

Bonner was my top priority says new Dartford boss

Bonner was my top priority says new Dartford boss

Dartford manager Alan Dowson was thrilled to retain the services of captain Tom Bonner on his first day in the job.

Queen display vandalised again

Queen display vandalised again

A jubilee display has had the head of the Queen "bashed" in after an earlier attack.

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Drink driver killed e-scooter teen while three times over limit

Drink driver killed e-scooter teen while three times over limit

A motorist who hit and left for dead a 16-year-old boy while driving three times over the legal alcohol limit had been jailed.

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Post office to reopen after near decade closure

Post office to reopen after near decade closure

A sub post office branch is set to reopen at its previous location after closing to customers nine years ago.

White's inspirational journey

White's inspirational journey

Michelle White has shed blood, sweat and tears to reach the Commonwealth Games - leaving a lasting impression on a multiple Paralympics champion.

'Bullies made me hide who I was'

'Bullies made me hide who I was'

A woman who was bullied after being born with a port wine stain birthmark is on a mission to help others and encourage acceptance of different faces.

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TfL warns strikes will cause 'severe disruption'

TfL warns strikes will cause 'severe disruption'

Customers are being told to avoid travelling as 24 hours of strikes begin.

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Mum's £20k payout after council 'failed' special needs children

Mum's £20k payout after council 'failed' special needs children

A mum of children with special educational needs has received compensation after council failures led to them missing 'years of school'.

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New Darts boss ticks all the boxes

New Darts boss ticks all the boxes

Dartford co-chairman Steve Irving has revealed why they chose Alan Dowson to replace Steve King as manager.

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'They told me I'd died for 23 minutes'

'They told me I'd died for 23 minutes'

A man who collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest while playing golf has thanked the air ambulance for saving his life.

Where to see the Queen's Jubilee Flypast in Kent

Where to see the Queen's Jubilee Flypast in Kent

Parts of Kent will get to view fighter jets and military aircraft during the Queen's Jubilee Flypast.

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'Live a full, bright life'

'Live a full, bright life'

An ex-army worker and centenarian has revealed her secret to living a long life.

Pensioner scammed out of £8k

Pensioner scammed out of £8k

Images have been released by officers of a man they would like to speak to after a pensioner was scammed.

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Bridge lit up for Jubilee

Bridge lit up for Jubilee

The Queen Elizabeth II bridge will be lit up in red, white and blue to mark the royal celebrations.

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