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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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Multi-vehicle crash sparks heavy traffic near crossing

Multi-vehicle crash sparks heavy traffic near crossing

Heavy traffic and long queues are blighting one of the busiest routes in Kent following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Hundreds of new garden city homes unveiled

Hundreds of new garden city homes unveiled

Hundreds of new homes have been released as part of the latest phase of a major garden city development in a former quarry.

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£6,000 and Rolex watches seized

£6,000 and Rolex watches seized

Early-morning raids have been carried out as part of an investigation into the sale of class A drugs.

King weighing up the case for the defence

King weighing up the case for the defence

Dartford boss Steve King is weighing up whether their three-man defence is reducing their chances in front of goal.

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