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Three arrests over 'noxious' spray attack

Three arrests over 'noxious' spray attack

A group of men have been arrested after police used a stinger device to stop a vehicle wanted in connection with a suspected 'noxious' spray attack.

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Shotgun expert 'executed' son-in-law in fit of 'blind rage'

Shotgun expert 'executed' son-in-law in fit of 'blind rage'

A former police firearms instructor "executed" his daughter's partner in a "blind rage", a jury has been told.

Delays on M25 after lorry fire

Delays on M25 after lorry fire

A vehicle fire is causing queues and slow moving traffic on the M25.

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Police fine drivers filming crash

Police fine drivers filming crash

Drivers filming while passing the scene of a multi-car crash are set to receive fines after police caught them using their mobile phones.

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Police believe crash witnesses are yet to come forward

Police believe crash witnesses are yet to come forward

Officers investigating a multi-vehicle crash are urging motorists who witnessed it to come forward.

Evening congestion charge scrapped in boost for business

Evening congestion charge scrapped in boost for business

Transport for London has announced the operating hours for the congestion charge are to be reduced.

Teen arrested over high street robbery

Teen arrested over high street robbery

A teenager was chased and arrested by police after being recognised by officers as a suspect in an earlier robbery which took place in the town.

King: We have to forget it and move on

King: We have to forget it and move on

Steve King admitted Dartford’s display at Maidstone last weekend was the worst under his tenure – but he can’t afford to dwell on it.

First look inside new £32m secondary school

First look inside new £32m secondary school

Secondary school pupils were invited along for a sneak peek inside new multi-million pound facilities which are scheduled to open next year.

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Multi-vehicle collision closes motorway

Multi-vehicle collision closes motorway

All lanes have reopened on M25 after a multi-vehicle collision but there are still long delays for motorists.

Hospital food and canteen set for an upgrade

Hospital food and canteen set for an upgrade

A hospital's restaurant and dining facilities are set for a facelift as part of an overhaul of services – including catering, cleaning and portering.

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'UK’s most expensive biscuit' up for grabs

'UK’s most expensive biscuit' up for grabs

A luxury take on one of the nation's favourite treats, the chocolate digestive, will be made available for free to several shopping centre visitors.

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Fury as rubble and rubbish dumped across road

Fury as rubble and rubbish dumped across road

Fears have been raised that emergency services could be delayed after a huge mound of fly-tipped rubbish was dumped, blocking a country lane.

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car

A woman has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car and the road was shut by the emergency services.

Town named Kent's homeless hotspot

Town named Kent's homeless hotspot

According to new research by Shelter, one in every 172 people are classed as homeless in a Kent town amid fears of a 'rising tide' of evictions.

Revealed: How dog stolen from Bluewater was found after five weeks

Revealed: How dog stolen from Bluewater was found after five weeks

A rare toy breed who was taken from a van has been reunited with his owners after someone recognised the dog from social media.

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Shotgun expert 'only wanted to scare son-in-law'

Shotgun expert 'only wanted to scare son-in-law'

A shotgun expert who blasted his daughter's partner twice during a row has told a jury he only wanted to frighten him by shooting the ceiling.

Dog found five weeks after being stolen from Bluewater

Dog found five weeks after being stolen from Bluewater

A beloved pet which was taken from a van has finally been reunited with its owners.

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Delays after tunnel crash

Delays after tunnel crash

Traffic is queuing for several miles after a crash at the Dartford Crossing tunnel.

'My grandad lived as a 1800s cowboy... in '70s Kent'

'My grandad lived as a 1800s cowboy... in '70s Kent'

The grandson of the founder of a western re-enactment town that was hit by a devastating fire has spoken about life growing up as a cowboy.

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