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Park set to transform into magical winter garden

Park set to transform into magical winter garden

A community festival of magical lights will help brighten the dull days – and it's free.

Australian fashion brand opens its first Kent store

Australian fashion brand opens its first Kent store

An Australian fashion brand has chosen to open its second UK store here in the county.

FA Trophy draw

FA Trophy draw

The draw has been made for the fifth round of the FA Trophy.

Three arrests as police probe 'unexplained' death near farm

Three arrests as police probe 'unexplained' death near farm

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and an investigation launched after a man was discovered dead at a property close to a farm.

'I am scared this flat will kill me'

'I am scared this flat will kill me'

A woman who has had pleurisy twice amid an eight-year mould problem is scared her home will kill her.

King: We're still in there

King: We're still in there

Dartford boss Steve King didn’t care how his team reached the last 16 of the FA Trophy.

Report: Dartford knock out Weymouth

Report: Dartford knock out Weymouth

A Jack Jebb special saw Dartford knock out higher-league Weymouth in the FA Trophy fourth round on Saturday.

'Careless anglers' blamed for bird's fishing line death

'Careless anglers' blamed for bird's fishing line death

A wildlife rescuer is pleading with anglers to dispose of equipment properly after the death of a bird that was trapped in an abandoned fishing line.

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Environmental campaigners raise thousands to fight theme park proposals

Environmental campaigners raise thousands to fight theme park proposals

Campaign groups raised more than £20k in just 48 hours to hire lawyers to fight plans to build a £2.5bn theme park on a protected nature haven.

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Mum's school gate 'stopping' fine quashed as 'gesture of goodwill'

Mum's school gate 'stopping' fine quashed as 'gesture of goodwill'

A council has cancelled a parking fine issued to a driver who stopped briefly by a school to let cars pass but still says there was a 'contravention'.

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Greggs confirms new store opening

Greggs confirms new store opening

A billion pound bakery chain has confirmed it is set to open a second store in a town retail park.

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Calls to stop 'smart motorway' Thames crossing

Calls to stop 'smart motorway' Thames crossing

Critics have called for a new road crossing linking Kent and Essex to be halted after the government scrapped the roll out of smart motorways.

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King: Belief remains strong

King: Belief remains strong

Steve King says his Dartford side's confidence is high ahead of Saturday's FA Trophy test - despite going four league games without a win.

Kent's first milk bank opens at hospital

Kent's first milk bank opens at hospital

Newborn babies and new mums struggling to breastfeed are being supported with a new milk bank which has opened at a Kent hospital.

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Man charged over hair salon moped ram-raid

Man charged over hair salon moped ram-raid

A man has been charged on suspicion of burglary in connection with a moped ram-raid at a hair salon.

Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

A town's newest gay-friendly venue has reopened its doors with the promise of a host of new events and an LGBT+ safe space.

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Career progress is in goalkeeper Wilks' hands

Career progress is in goalkeeper Wilks' hands

Dartford keeper Dan Wilks will stay focused despite the lack of competition for the No.1 jersey - his career depends on it.

Elderly neighbours 'imprisoned' in flats by broken lift

Elderly neighbours 'imprisoned' in flats by broken lift

Disabled and elderly residents living in sheltered housing say they have effectively been trapped in their flats due to a broken lift.

Fly-tipper fined thousands after being caught on camera

Fly-tipper fined thousands after being caught on camera

A prolific fly-tipper who hired a van to illegally dump waste on country lanes has been caught in the act and fined thousands of pounds.

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Police raid homes as part of drugs op

Police raid homes as part of drugs op

Five men have been arrested after numerous raids targeting organised crime and drug supply.

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