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'Emergency services incident' on Dartford Crossing

'Emergency services incident' on Dartford Crossing

A 'police incident" caused huge delays on the Dartford Crossing earlier today.

Joseph and Holby City actor switching on Christmas lights

Joseph and Holby City actor switching on Christmas lights

The winner of BBC's Any Dream Will Do Lee Mead will be starting the Christmas festivities in one Kent town.

Trial of revolutionary cancer test begins in Kent

Trial of revolutionary cancer test begins in Kent

A life-saving blood test which can detect 50 different types of cancer, often before symptoms appear, is being trialled in the county.

Delays on M25 after crash

Delays on M25 after crash

Drivers are facing heavy traffic on the M25 following a crash earlier today.

'She made countless people's lives better'

'She made countless people's lives better'

Applause rung out as people paid tribute to a stalwart councillor who died last month.

CCTV shows moment thieves struck

CCTV shows moment thieves struck

Detectives investigating a theft from a parked car have released CCTV footage of the crime.

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'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

A mum says her world fell apart when told her baby had suffered a stroke but seven years on she's determined her daughter will live her best life.

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Bluewater's Winterland returns

Bluewater's Winterland returns

A Santa-approved zipline, an ice rink and the dodgems are just some of the attractions available at a major shopping centre in Kent this Christmas.

'Our children have a powerful voice'

'Our children have a powerful voice'

A local theatre group and campaigners put on a series of half term workshops for children aimed at increasing awareness of a threatened nature haven.

'Regret' over Red Arrows engineer's death

'Regret' over Red Arrows engineer's death

A Red Arrows pilot has told an inquest it is his “eternal regret” that he was not able to eject an engineer from his plane before it crashed.

Report: Leaders Dartford lose for second time in four days

Report: Leaders Dartford lose for second time in four days

Goalshy Dartford failed to score for the third successive league match on Tuesday night.

'Pop up' market for indie businesses comes to Bluewater

'Pop up' market for indie businesses comes to Bluewater

A new independent market aimed at boosting the profile of local traders has opened its doors at one of Kent's major shopping centres.

Patients urged to help keep A&E clear

Patients urged to help keep A&E clear

A hospital trust is urging patients to use the right service for their needs to avoid clogging up the emergency department after a busy period.

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Love Island's Toby to appear at Kent nightclub

Love Island's Toby to appear at Kent nightclub

One of the stars of ITV2's hit summer programme will be making a guest appearance at a Kent nightclub this weekend.

Sharp springs Festival surprise on 50th anniversary

Sharp springs Festival surprise on 50th anniversary

On the 50th running of the Formula Ford Festival, Jamie Sharp emerged as the surprise victor from sixth on the grid at Brands Hatch.

Brewery reaffirms pledge to open garden city's second pub

Brewery reaffirms pledge to open garden city's second pub

Britain's oldest brewery has reaffirmed its commitment to open a pub at the nation's newest garden city following delays caused by the pandemic.

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All year funfair to follow Winterland at Bluewater

All year funfair to follow Winterland at Bluewater

Bluewater has applied to use a car park as a year-round funfair along with seasonal Winterland and Urban Beach attractions.

Artist opens exhibition at Bluewater after race row incident with security

Artist opens exhibition at Bluewater after race row incident with security

An exhibition highlighting Britain's black community has opened following an incident when the artist said he was racially profiled by security staff.

Road to stay shut all night due to fallen tree

Road to stay shut all night due to fallen tree

A village road has been shut after it was blocked by a fallen tree and will remain closed to traffic all night.

Drink driving arrest after car overturns on A2

Drink driving arrest after car overturns on A2

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car overturned on a Kent slip road.

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