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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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New saddle helping riders with special needs

New saddle helping riders with special needs

A funeral company's donation came at the right time for riders and Dolly the horse.

Ideas needed for £1million community spending plan

Ideas needed for £1million community spending plan

A council is calling for potential projects and ideas following their £1 million levelling-up fund allocation.

Darts appoint Dowson

Darts appoint Dowson

Dartford have named former Woking boss Alan Dowson as their new manager.

Darts striker Azeez joins Welling

Darts striker Azeez joins Welling

Striker Ade Azeez has become the second Dartford player in a week to sign for rivals Welling.

Motorist flees after 'loud' four-car crash

Motorist flees after 'loud' four-car crash

Neighbours reported hearing a loud crash after a vehicle collided with three parked cars in a small residential street.

New powers to tackle 'boy-racer' car meets

New powers to tackle 'boy-racer' car meets

Police are to be handed new powers to break up unauthorised car-meets and clampdown on dangerous street racing in and around a major shopping centre.

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Parties under way after 'huge response' to Jubilee

Parties under way after 'huge response' to Jubilee

A council says it has handed out thousands of pounds to more than 80 planned Platinum Jubilee parties.

Couple's double platinum celebration

Couple's double platinum celebration

A couple will enjoy a party today to mark their 70th wedding anniversary at the same time as the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Inside Millwall's Kent training ground proposals

Inside Millwall's Kent training ground proposals

Championship football side Millwall FC has released more details – and images – of plans for a new training ground proposed in the Kent green belt.

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'Swerving' driver more than double legal limit

'Swerving' driver more than double legal limit

A vehicle seen by police swerving across a road was being driven by a man who was twice the drink-drive limit and also failed a drug test.

Football club's fence plans to curb dog poo rejected

Football club's fence plans to curb dog poo rejected

Plans for a large fence in a park to protect a football pitch from dog poo and motorbikes have been rejected but a 'green solution' has been offered.

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Arrests after drugs, cash and knife 'found in car'

Arrests after drugs, cash and knife 'found in car'

Drugs, cash and a knife were seized by police after a suspicious vehicle was spotted by officers on patrol and pulled over.

Delays after crash near Dartford Crossing

Delays after crash near Dartford Crossing

Long queues were building up following an accident on a slip road near the junction.

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