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'We've got 'ASBO' warnings for erecting bamboo to keep kids safe'

'We've got 'ASBO' warnings for erecting bamboo to keep kids safe'

Council tenants have been told to remove bamboo screens used to shield gardens and kids from the view of nosey bus users or face court action.

Work starts on hundreds of garden city homes

Work starts on hundreds of garden city homes

Construction work has started on the development of 138 new flats to be built as part of Kent's garden city.

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Traveller group moved on from playing fields

Traveller group moved on from playing fields

An unauthorised encampment has vacated a park after being ordered to leave just hours after camper vans were spotted on a nearby beauty spot.

Cost of living crisis means children aren't learning to swim

Cost of living crisis means children aren't learning to swim

A study has found that a third of children are not learning to swim and swimming teachers fear this could put lives at risk.

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New housing named after council homes project leader

New housing named after council homes project leader

Flats have been named after a woman who helped lead a scheme to build new council homes.

What's been fly-tipped now?

What's been fly-tipped now?

A fly-tipping hotspot has seen a large organ added to the list of dumped waste.

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Travellers pitch up on new ground

Travellers pitch up on new ground

An unauthorised encampment has been spotted on a park just hours after a group was evicted from a heath following a court order.

Puppy freed from brick wall

Puppy freed from brick wall

An inquisitive puppy had to be freed from a brick wall by fire crews after getting her head caught.

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Travellers evicted from heath

Travellers evicted from heath

An unauthorised encampment set up on a heath has been removed following a court order.

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Bonner: A cup we take seriously

Bonner: A cup we take seriously

Captain Tom Bonner was pleased to give Dartford fans something to cheer about following their play-off disappointment.

Darts retain cup

Darts retain cup

Dartford came from behind to put six past Folkestone and retain the Kent Senior Cup.

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Travellers pitch up on heath

Travellers pitch up on heath

A group of travellers have moved on to a popular walking spot.

Rush-hour chaos on county's motorways

Rush-hour chaos on county's motorways

Commuters facing Friday rush-hour chaos on the county's motorways can expect traffic at the Dartford Crossing and tailbacks on the M2 and M20.

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'Leader should apologise for smiling foodbank photo'

'Leader should apologise for smiling foodbank photo'

A council leader has been called on to apologise after he was pictured laughing and smiling at the opening of a foodbank.

New mayor for Dartford

New mayor for Dartford

The borough has appointed its new mayor for the coming year.

Bonner: I’m absolutely gutted for everyone

Bonner: I’m absolutely gutted for everyone

Dartford captain Tom Bonner cut a devastated figure after their play-off exit on penalties.

Report: Penalty heartache for Dartford in shoot-out

Report: Penalty heartache for Dartford in shoot-out

Dartford suffered penalty shoot-out agony in the National League South play-off eliminator on Thursday night.

First look around revamped Aldi

First look around revamped Aldi

A discount supermarket has reopened its doors to customers after closing for nearly two weeks to carry out a major refurbishment project.

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Kent duo hope to call the shots for England

Kent duo hope to call the shots for England

A Dartford pupil is set to compete in The Netherlands in a European squash tournament.

King: Big players must deliver

King: Big players must deliver

Dartford manager Steve King has warned his players now is the time to deliver.

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