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McGarry's thriving ahead of Games bid

McGarry's thriving ahead of Games bid

Powerlifting has given Dartford's Liam McGarry a new purpose and he's hoping to peak at this summer's Commonwealth Games.

Look inside new M&S Foodhall

Look inside new M&S Foodhall

Take a look inside the newly refurbished Marks and Spencer Foodhall in Bluewater which has been six months in the making.

Anger after 'brutal' tree pollarding uncovers nest

Anger after 'brutal' tree pollarding uncovers nest

Residents have been left angry after a tree was heavily pollarded during nesting season beside their homes, uncovering a nest.

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Teenage girl raped in train toilet

Teenage girl raped in train toilet

A man has been arrested following reports a teenage girl was raped on-board a train service travelling towards the county.

Killer back in court after barking at barmaid

Killer back in court after barking at barmaid

A convicted killer and former boxer appeared in court after barking at a barmaid.

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Passenger cut free after car crash

Passenger cut free after car crash

A trapped passenger was rescued from a car by firefighters after a crash in the early hours of this morning.

Crackdown on 'boy racers' back

Crackdown on 'boy racers' back

A dispersal order has been issued on busy roads near a major shopping centre to tackle reports of anti-social driving and nuisance vehicles.

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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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