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Report: Porter inspires Dartford against leaders Dorking

Report: Porter inspires Dartford against leaders Dorking

George Porter scored twice as Dartford defeated National League South leaders Dorking on Saturday.

Drivers head for Poland to deliver Ukraine donations

Drivers head for Poland to deliver Ukraine donations

A group of builders have set off to Poland to deliver thousands of pounds worth of donations for Ukraine.

Pensioner slapped with £75 fine for feeding ducks

Pensioner slapped with £75 fine for feeding ducks

A woman who was given a fine for littering after leaving bread and seeds at a popular spot by a river, says she was treated like a criminal.

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Gangland thriller filmed at Kent slaughterhouse and funfair set for release

Gangland thriller filmed at Kent slaughterhouse and funfair set for release

A gritty crime flick filmed in under three weeks at multiple locations across Kent including an abattoir and a funfair is set for digital release.

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Demolition costs for leisure centre spiral to nearly £1.7m

Demolition costs for leisure centre spiral to nearly £1.7m

The cost of demolishing a town's former leisure centre has increased by more than 40% due to the pandemic and undiscovered drains.

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King: It's tight at the top

King: It's tight at the top

Dartford manager Steve King believes there’s little to choose between the leading sides in National League South.

48-hour dispersal order after spate of 'boy racer' meets

48-hour dispersal order after spate of 'boy racer' meets

Police will impose a dispersal order this weekend to target areas plagued by noisy 'boy racer's driving at dangerous speeds on busy dual carriageways.

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Ram-raider caught by GPS ankle tag

Ram-raider caught by GPS ankle tag

A man who ram-raided a hair salon while wearing a GPS tag has been jailed alongside his accomplice

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Parent's fury over longer journey times for SEND children

Parent's fury over longer journey times for SEND children

Parents have expressed concerns over new school travel arrangements ahead of a review into the county council's handling of SEND transport contracts.

Popular hauntfest to close after 21 years

Popular hauntfest to close after 21 years

A Halloween attraction is closing after 21 years after falling victim to the pandemic.

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Man ordered to pay repairs after 'road rage' incident

Man ordered to pay repairs after 'road rage' incident

A passenger who got out of his car near the Dartford Crossing and smashed a car window during a 'road rage' incident has been ordered to pay damages.

Is that a pomegranate or a red onion?

Is that a pomegranate or a red onion?

Pupils at one primary school have been learning about different foods at a workshop with a fruit pot supplier.

Council tax bill frozen for second year running

Council tax bill frozen for second year running

Households in one part of Kent will see the portion they pay towards their borough council tax bill stay the same for the second year in a row.

Crackdown on street racing as council sets out 'boy racer' ban

Crackdown on street racing as council sets out 'boy racer' ban

Police could be handed new powers to tackle the issue of 'boy racer's speeding up and down a busy dual carriageway at dangerous speeds.

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'Thunderbirds are no': BBC cuts ties with London Resort

'Thunderbirds are no': BBC cuts ties with London Resort

The BBC and ITV have ditched plans to lend image rights to plans for a multi-billion pound theme park in Kent over ongoing wildlife concerns.

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Shovel-wielding man smashes up parked cars

Shovel-wielding man smashes up parked cars

A man brandishing a shovel has gone on the rampage, smashing up at least seven vehicles, but neighbours gave chase.

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Van driver seriously injured in hit-and-run

Van driver seriously injured in hit-and-run

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a driver fled the scene of a crash.

Mum 'grabbed' children to avoid being hit by car

Mum 'grabbed' children to avoid being hit by car

A driver has to pick between crashing into a wall and hitting a mother and her two children as he tried to escape police.

Dog attack in park leaves victim in hospital

Dog attack in park leaves victim in hospital

Police are hunting the owner of an out-of-control boxer dog after it bit a dog-walker in the leg.

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Murtagh: Team spirit can help lift Dartford

Murtagh: Team spirit can help lift Dartford

Dartford midfielder Keiran Murtagh talks promotion run-in, playing for Steve King and being the odd one out.

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