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Clubbers asked to wear Christmas jumpers

Clubbers asked to wear Christmas jumpers

A nightclub is hosting a charity night - with guests encouraged to wear a festive knit and meet The Grinch.

Severe delays due 'for some time' after tunnel crash

Severe delays due 'for some time' after tunnel crash

Traffic is queuing on the M25 London-bound following a crash that closed the Dartford Tunnel.

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Station opens after £5.5m upgrade

Station opens after £5.5m upgrade

A Southeastern station has received a multi-million upgrade as part of its first improvement work in more than 60 years.

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Firms and homeowners failed to pay £1.3m in tax

Firms and homeowners failed to pay £1.3m in tax

Businesses and residents failing to pay the correct tax have been ordered to repay huge amounts of money in unpaid bills after an investigation.

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Huge crowds enjoy town's lights switch-on

Huge crowds enjoy town's lights switch-on

Huge crowds descended into a town centre for its annual Christmas lights switch-on festivities with a host of activities and entertainment.

Huge queues on M25 after lorry crash

Huge queues on M25 after lorry crash

There are long delays on the approach to the Dartford Crossing heading into the county due to a crash involving three lorries.

How 'pioneering' library brought books to the working classes

How 'pioneering' library brought books to the working classes

A unique piece of Kent's library history has been saved from a skip and put on display at one of its 'pioneering' former branches.

Gridlock on bridge after crash and shopping centre evacuation

Gridlock on bridge after crash and shopping centre evacuation

A blackout at a shopping centre and a crash caused gridlock on the Dartford Crossing.

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Four-mile queues after 'police incident' on crossing

Four-mile queues after 'police incident' on crossing

Huge queues built up on and around the Dartford Crossing following a 'police incident'.

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Calendar girls for a worthy cause

Calendar girls for a worthy cause

Dartford Rugby's Valley Roses are raising cash for a charity close to their hearts.

Suspected stolen Ford Mondeo seized after fingerprints check

Suspected stolen Ford Mondeo seized after fingerprints check

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of the theft of a vehicle after police carried out fingerprint checks against the registered keeper.

700 not out: Birley vows to carry on

700 not out: Birley vows to carry on

Veteran racing driver Rod Birley notched up his 700th career win at Brands Hatch on Sunday – and has pledged to keep competing into 2022 and beyond.

We've not lost our belief says Dartford defender

We've not lost our belief says Dartford defender

Defender Josh Hill says Dartford’s players still believe in their own ability.

121 more homes approved at garden city

121 more homes approved at garden city

A developer has been given planning approval to build 121 more homes at Kent's garden city.

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New medical centre for 20,000 patients

New medical centre for 20,000 patients

The NHS has unveiled plans for a new health hub which will provide capacity for more than 20,000 patients.

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Family escape kitchen fire

Family escape kitchen fire

A family managed to escape their home uninjured after a fire broke out in their kitchen.

Insulate Britain protesters jailed

Insulate Britain protesters jailed

Protesters who blocked the M25 have been jailed for breaching an injunction

Bluewater bosses reveal 'cautious optimism' after return to profit

Bluewater bosses reveal 'cautious optimism' after return to profit

The owners of a major shopping centre in Kent have revealed their 'cautious optimism' after posting half-year profits following a retail resurgence.

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Dirty Dancing stars make a splash

Dirty Dancing stars make a splash

Stars of Dirty Dancing take to the pool to practice their iconic lift ahead of show.

Seven day road closure due to water works

Seven day road closure due to water works

Kent County Council have announced a seven day road closure in Dartford due to Thames Water works.

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