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Kent Merit Under-14 girls cup final

Kent Merit Under-14 girls cup final

Two-goal Zera Oshevie led Kent Football United to victory in the Kent Merit Under-14 girls cup final over Bromley on Sunday.

The man who helped launch Bowie and created Metal Mickey

The man who helped launch Bowie and created Metal Mickey

We reveal the amazing story of the man who threatened to cut off David Bowie's long hair and created an 80s TV icon.

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Delays after detached trailer blocks tunnel

Delays after detached trailer blocks tunnel

There are delays on the M25 this afternoon after a detached trailer blocked the Dartford tunnel.

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No 'washing or bamboo' on new flat balconies

No 'washing or bamboo' on new flat balconies

Hundreds of new flats have been approved as part of a town centre's regeneration - but developers are set to restrict 'unsightly items' on balconies.

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'TikTok' clubber surge sees demand for phone charging

'TikTok' clubber surge sees demand for phone charging

A 'booming' nightclub says it is going the extra mile to keep apace with the younger generation wanting to charge their phones to get Uber rides home.

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Firms claim costs for 'emotional turmoil' of theme park 'blight'

Firms claim costs for 'emotional turmoil' of theme park 'blight'

Businesses threatened with eviction due to proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park have submitted claims for costs due to trade and job losses.

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Burglar caught hiding near stolen safe

Burglar caught hiding near stolen safe

Officers called to suspicious activity swiftly tracked down a suspect who had gloves, a balaclava, and cash on him and was hiding near a stolen safe.

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More questions than answers

More questions than answers

Injuries and Monday's loss to Braintree have given Dartford boss Steve King plenty to ponder ahead of the National League South play-offs.

Delays on M25 after three vehicle crash

Delays on M25 after three vehicle crash

Drivers are facing long delays after a crash involving two vans and a car this morning.

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Family fund £11k scalp-cooling tech for cancer patients

Family fund £11k scalp-cooling tech for cancer patients

A family who lost their mum to cancer have raised thousands in her memory to help other patients.

'In my head life was over, I was putting myself in a box'

'In my head life was over, I was putting myself in a box'

A dad diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease aged just 35 has spoken out and started a "bucket list" to help raise vital funds and inspire others.

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Pioneering print firm bids to go green in Kent

Pioneering print firm bids to go green in Kent

A major print firm has pledged to go carbon neutral as it ups sticks from the capital to move to Kent to open a new multi-million pound facility.

Playgroup marks 50th anniversary

Playgroup marks 50th anniversary

A popular playgroup has celebrated its 50th anniversary while paying tribute to a much-loved former leader who ran the club for more than 30 years.

Council leader slams yellow box fines at traffic hotspot

Council leader slams yellow box fines at traffic hotspot

Cameras operating at a notorious roundabout have only been enforcing fines for eight days since they were installed more than two years ago.

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'Our desire levels weren’t there and we were shocking'

'Our desire levels weren’t there and we were shocking'

Dartford boss Steve King admitted his team got exactly what they deserved on Monday.

27,000 watch Rossi race at Brands Hatch for first time

27,000 watch Rossi race at Brands Hatch for first time

More than 27,000 fans watched MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi race at Brands Hatch for the first time, with bosses hailing the event a great success.

Report: Dartford drop to fourth after home defeat

Report: Dartford drop to fourth after home defeat

Dartford dropped to fourth after losing at home for just the second time this season in National League South on Monday.

Miles of queues after M25 pile-up

Miles of queues after M25 pile-up

Several cars and a motorbike are understood to have been involved in an accident on the M25.

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Stolen cards and SIM used to buy £25k of watches at Bluewater

Stolen cards and SIM used to buy £25k of watches at Bluewater

A CCTV image has been released after credits cards and a SIM card were stolen from a gym locker and used to buy about £25,000 of luxury watches.

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Head-on crash closes road

Head-on crash closes road

A busy town centre road was cordoned off after a collision between two cars.

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