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Lights festival returns after 18 months

Lights festival returns after 18 months

Hundreds of people attended a town's annual Festival of Light show which returned after a year off due to the pandemic.

Police dogs track down suspects after crash

Police dogs track down suspects after crash

A search with police dogs and a helicopter led to two men being arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash involving a police car.

Team of the week

Team of the week

Find out who's in KentOnline's team of the week and vote for your star man.

Teen found in house with balaclava arrested

Teen found in house with balaclava arrested

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and harassment after being found inside a house with a balaclava and torch.

Miles of traffic after five-vehicle crash on QEII bridge

Miles of traffic after five-vehicle crash on QEII bridge

A multi-vehicle crash on the QEII bridge has left traffic queuing for three miles along the M25.

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Five released on bail after Amazon warehouse blockade

Five released on bail after Amazon warehouse blockade

Five people have been arrested after Amazon’s huge depot was blockaded by climate protesters in an attempt to disrupt the company's busiest day.

Sneak peek inside huge new B&M

Sneak peek inside huge new B&M

As shoppers prepared to hit the aisles for bargains we take a first glimpse inside a discount retailer's huge new store and garden centre.

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Plans to convert former care home into 19-bed HMO

Plans to convert former care home into 19-bed HMO

A million-pound loan has been approved by a council to purchase and convert a care home into flats for people trapped in temporary accommodation.

Crash causes second day of delays at tunnel

Crash causes second day of delays at tunnel

A crash has brought traffic to a halt again on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel.

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Suspected truck thieves flee leaving 'warm kebab' behind

Suspected truck thieves flee leaving 'warm kebab' behind

Suspected lorry thieves who reportedly failed to stop for police fled their vehicle after leaving behind 'valuable items' and a warm kebab.

Wild West film set hit by 'devastating' blaze

Wild West film set hit by 'devastating' blaze

A western film set has burnt down after it was hit by a major fire.

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Five arrested after Amazon warehouse blockaded in Black Friday protest

Five arrested after Amazon warehouse blockaded in Black Friday protest

Five people have been arrested after Amazon’s huge depot was blockaded by climate protesters in an attempt to disrupt the company's busiest day.

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Goals are key for Dartford midfielder Hyde

Goals are key for Dartford midfielder Hyde

Dartford manager Steve King believes more goals can take Tyrique Hyde’s game to another level.

New bridge near Bluewater opens four months early

New bridge near Bluewater opens four months early

A brand new road bridge as part of a huge upgrade near the shopping centre has been completed four months early.

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Tunnel delays after trailer detaches

Tunnel delays after trailer detaches

There are long queues on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel due to a broken down lorry and a detached trailer.

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Men charged with attempted murder

Men charged with attempted murder

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in an alleged attack which saw two charged with attempted murder.

King: Winning any trophy is good

King: Winning any trophy is good

Dartford boss Steve King was delighted to collect his first piece of silverware at the club.

Mum fined for waiting to allow cars to pass

Mum fined for waiting to allow cars to pass

A couple have vowed to fight a penalty charge notice after pulling in to give way to on-coming traffic on a busy street near a primary school.

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Report: Darts thrash Whitstable to win delayed Kent Senior Cup

Report: Darts thrash Whitstable to win delayed Kent Senior Cup

Dartford are the 2019/20 Kent Senior Cup winners after trouncing Whitstable at Princes Park on Wednesday night.

Huge new B&M handed boost ahead of opening

Huge new B&M handed boost ahead of opening

A discount retailer has received a major stock boost ahead of its scheduled opening this weekend.

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