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Isthmian League fixtures released

Isthmian League fixtures released

The two relegated Kent sides will start the new Isthmian Premier season on the road.

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Investigation after alleged ‘safeguarding’ incident involving after school club

Investigation after alleged ‘safeguarding’ incident involving after school club

Worried parents have been made aware of a potential “safeguarding” issue following an alleged incident at an after school club.

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Third coming a no-brainer for Hill

Third coming a no-brainer for Hill

Defender Josh Hill is back at Princes Park for a third time - thanks to the pull of playing for Dartford boss Ady Pennock.

Long delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

Long delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

There are more than six miles of queues on the M25 following reports of an earlier accident.

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Cat dies after being ‘shot with pellet gun and savaged by dog’

Cat dies after being ‘shot with pellet gun and savaged by dog’

A devastated pet owner is warning dog walkers to be more vigilant after his cat was shot by a suspected pellet gun before being attacked by a dog.

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‘Urgent action’ taken after care service inspection raises ‘closed culture’ risk

‘Urgent action’ taken after care service inspection raises ‘closed culture’ risk

The health watchdog has taken action against a home care service which provides packages for people with physical and learning disabilities.

Disruption expected as car park set to shut for a month

Disruption expected as car park set to shut for a month

The partial closure of a leisure centre car park is expected to cause disruption during a large portion of the school holidays.

Asbestos found dumped near community centre

Asbestos found dumped near community centre

A pile of hazardous fibres has been found among fly-tipping materials close to a community centre used regularly by a scout group.

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Man exposes himself to two women in cemetery grounds

Man exposes himself to two women in cemetery grounds

Residents living close to a church cemetery are being urged to check their CCTV after reports of a man exposing himself to two women by a hedgerow.

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Empty village pub up for sale

Empty village pub up for sale

A former pub is up for sale and could be bought by the community to get it up and running again.

Kent Pizza Hut to close for good

Kent Pizza Hut to close for good

A pizza restaurant is closing the doors to one of its branches this week to make way for an American fast-food chain.

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Two Kent Taco Bell restaurants to stay shut following collapse of franchise firm

Two Kent Taco Bell restaurants to stay shut following collapse of franchise firm

Two Taco Bell restaurants in Kent will not reopen following the collapse of the franchise firm running them.

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Lengthy tailbacks at Dartford Crossing

Lengthy tailbacks at Dartford Crossing

Reports of a broken-down vehicle have led to miles-long tailbacks at the Dartford Crossing.

McDonald’s plan approved opposite GP surgery

McDonald’s plan approved opposite GP surgery

A fast food firm has had plans approved to open a new branch inside a disused bank branch based at a shopping centre.

Dartford boss Pennock on biggest challenge

Dartford boss Pennock on biggest challenge

Dartford boss Ady Pennock has admitted rebuilding his squad from scratch this summer has been his toughest task in management.

Drivers face delays on motorway

Drivers face delays on motorway

Motorists are facing long queues following an incident on the M25, which resulted in a lane closure.

Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

Hundreds turned out for a celebration of around the world food, music and dance at Kent’s garden city.

Major gym chain to move into former town centre Wilko

Major gym chain to move into former town centre Wilko

A former Wilko branch at a shopping centre which has sat derelict since its closure last year is set to welcome a new tenant.

CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

Footage has been released of three men police wish to identify following a suspected attempt to steal a parked motorbike from outside a charity.

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Son saved mum from burning home

Son saved mum from burning home

A mother has heaped praise on her quick-thinking son after saving her and the dog from a bedroom blaze that engulfed their home of 16 years.

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