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Heartbreak as ‘mindless’ vandals trash village play area

Heartbreak as ‘mindless’ vandals trash village play area

A newly revamped village play area has been vandalised just two months after being completed in what’s been labelled a “mindless and deliberate” act.

Missing pensioner last seen at Bluewater found safe

Missing pensioner last seen at Bluewater found safe

A missing pensioner who sparked a police appeal when she went missing two days ago has been found safe.

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

A controversial speed limit change which saw thousands of motorists slapped with fines despite claims of inadequate signage is set to be axed.

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‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

Neighbours are engaged in a year-long dispute to reduce the height of a bungalow extension described as looking like “a prison wall”.

Pennock: 8-0 defeat won’t have any impact

Pennock: 8-0 defeat won’t have any impact

Dartford manager Ady Pennock insists he won’t be reading too much into an opening-day thrashing for their next opponents.

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First electric buses to hit the streets

First electric buses to hit the streets

The first of 28 new electric buses have arrived in Kent in a move the county council hopes will drastically cut carbon emissions.

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Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

CCTV images have been released of two people detectives would like to talk to after a pensioner had his watch and cash stolen from his home.

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‘It means a lot to score the winner’

‘It means a lot to score the winner’

Matchwinner Denzelle Olopade knew he’d scored on his Dartford debut as soon as the ball left his foot.

Memorial tree for beloved volunteer taken from nursery

Memorial tree for beloved volunteer taken from nursery

A special tree planted in memory of an 89-year-old volunteer has been stolen from a children’s nursery.

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It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

With more than 20 million players worldwide the fast-paced sport traces its origins to a Swede in Kent - but why hasn’t it featured at the Olympics?

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Delays expected as roadworks shut tunnel

Delays expected as roadworks shut tunnel

Motorists are facing long delays due to roadworks at the Dartford Crossing while roadworks take place inside one of the tunnels.

‘It didn’t surprise me!’

‘It didn’t surprise me!’

Dartford manager Ady Pennock wasn’t shocked by midfielder Denzelle Olopade’s stunning winner on Saturday.

Report: Dartford make winning start against 10-man Cray Valley

Report: Dartford make winning start against 10-man Cray Valley

Dartford started life in Isthmian Premier with three points - but not without a scare against Cray Valley on Saturday.

Hour-long delays after three-car crash

Hour-long delays after three-car crash

Drivers are being warned of long delays and four miles of congestion after an accident between three cars.

‘Teething problems’ see bus trial hit by delays and timetable issues

‘Teething problems’ see bus trial hit by delays and timetable issues

A bus service trial impacted by roadworks and timetable mishaps has been branded a “disaster” less than two weeks since its launch.

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Labour councillor remanded in custody after speech to counter protesters

Labour councillor remanded in custody after speech to counter protesters

A suspended councillor has been remanded in custody after he was charged with allegedly encouraging violent disorder while addressing a London crowd.

Family devastated after nan’s jewellery ‘goes missing’ following hospital death

Family devastated after nan’s jewellery ‘goes missing’ following hospital death

A daughter is warning grieving relatives to remove their loved ones’ jewellery after her mum’s heirlooms went missing after she died in hospital.

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Good vibes returning but togetherness is key, says Pennock

Good vibes returning but togetherness is key, says Pennock

Boss Ady Pennock says Dartford must be united from top to bottom if they are to make their 2024/25 campaign a success.

Police arrest man after Labour councillor filmed making 'cut throats' threat at counter protest

Police arrest man after Labour councillor filmed making 'cut throats' threat at counter protest

A man has been arrested on suspicion of “encouraging murder” after a video appeared online calling for the throats of protesters to be cut.

Labour councillor suspended after telling counter protest: ‘Cut all their throats’

Labour councillor suspended after telling counter protest: ‘Cut all their throats’

A Labour councillor has been suspended after footage emerged of a man at a protest calling for the throats of anti-immigration protesters to be cut.

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