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Labour councillor suspended after telling counter protest: ‘Cut all their throats’

Labour councillor suspended after telling counter protest: ‘Cut all their throats’

A Labour councillor has been suspended after footage emerged of a man at a protest calling for the throats of anti-immigration protesters to be cut.

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Firefighters called to e-bike blaze

Firefighters called to e-bike blaze

Firefighters were called to a residential road after an e-bike caught alight.

Dartford move quickly for new goalkeeper

Dartford move quickly for new goalkeeper

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has moved quickly after an injury to first-choice keeper Jacob Marsden.

Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus

Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus

A nine-year-old girl has died two days after being involved in a bus crash.

Gym to shut for 200k revamp

Gym to shut for 200k revamp

Part of a new-look leisure centre will be undergoing a transformation just two-and-a-half years after opening.

Rural crime crackdown sees several caravans, tractors and quad bikes seized

Rural crime crackdown sees several caravans, tractors and quad bikes seized

Since the start of the year police have recovered more than £2million worth of suspected stolen property from rural areas in Kent.

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Care agency rated inadequate after patients and staff share ‘frustrations’

Care agency rated inadequate after patients and staff share ‘frustrations’

The health watchdog is seeking enforcement action against a home care service after it allegedly failed to protect patients from abuse.

Daredevil 91-year-old takes on country's longest zip line

Daredevil 91-year-old takes on country's longest zip line

A gran has proven age is just a number after fulfilling a bucket list wish and whizzing down England’s longest zip line.

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Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

A multinational beauty retailer is set to open its first store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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Forklift firm closes home of 30 years to move to Kent

Forklift firm closes home of 30 years to move to Kent

A truck rental depot specialising in material handling equipment such as forklifts has opened a new depot and created more than 60 jobs.

Man charged after car ploughs into pub

Man charged after car ploughs into pub

A man has been charged after a Mini Cooper crashed into a 15th century pub.

‘It’s disgraceful’: Parents’ fury as developer leaves derelict park closed

‘It’s disgraceful’: Parents’ fury as developer leaves derelict park closed

Parents are calling on a developer to be “made an example of” after failing to repair a play park that’s been closed since last April.

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Long queues at Dartford Crossing due to tunnel works

Long queues at Dartford Crossing due to tunnel works

Two lanes are closed on the M25 as a tunnel has closed for maintenance at the Dartford Crossing.

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‘It should be great for the town’: Highly-rated escape room business expands further afield

‘It should be great for the town’: Highly-rated escape room business expands further afield

Escape room entrepreneurs are opening in a new location after seeing a growing demand for their puzzle-filled entertainment elsewhere.

Drivers face delays after crash on M25

Drivers face delays after crash on M25

Two lanes are closed and traffic is queuing after a crash between a car and a motorbike on the M25.

150 jobs created as global firm throws doors open for business in Kent

150 jobs created as global firm throws doors open for business in Kent

Almost 150 jobs are set to be created as a global clean energy-tech company opens a headquarters in the county.

Emergency response at hospital after smoke seen coming from building

Emergency response at hospital after smoke seen coming from building

A hospital day care centre was evacuated as firefighters investigated the source of smoke seen at the facility.

Drug dealer who tried to avoid officers at railway station jailed

Drug dealer who tried to avoid officers at railway station jailed

A couple have been sentenced after being found with a “substantial” amount of drugs.

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Volunteers ‘horrified’ after 100 fishing hooks dumped at lake

Volunteers ‘horrified’ after 100 fishing hooks dumped at lake

A pair who volunteer for an animal rescue and found a huge number of fishing hooks dumped near a lake are urging people to clean up after themselves.

Council proud to help youngster Toby

Council proud to help youngster Toby

Dartford-based footballer Toby Nelson has received his first full England cap - before thanking his local council for their support.

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