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Man’s epic challenge to cycle to other side of the world

Man’s epic challenge to cycle to other side of the world

A 24-year-old former IT worker has embarked on a year-long challenge to cycle from the county to the land Down Under.

Early signs look positive for Pennock

Early signs look positive for Pennock

It’s a case of so far, so good for Dartford manager Ady Pennock.

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Arrests after digger and van ‘stolen’

Arrests after digger and van ‘stolen’

Two suspected thieves have been arrested after a digger was reported to have been stolen.

Motorcyclist dies in hospital following crash

Motorcyclist dies in hospital following crash

A 38-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital after he left the road and crashed in East Cambridgeshire.

Anger after ‘stolen bike’ torched outside children’s play area

Anger after ‘stolen bike’ torched outside children’s play area

Residents have renewed calls for CCTV at the entrance to a park after recently-erected gates were damaged by a motorbike set on fire.

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140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

A long-running social club regularly visited by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her days in the town has shut at short notice.

Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

Train services have been cancelled or delayed this morning due to a fallen tree and a lorry hitting a bridge.

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Dartford boss names new captain

Dartford boss names new captain

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has confirmed their new club captain - and completed his backroom staff.

Lord’s trip will spur pupils on

Lord’s trip will spur pupils on

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy savoured their trip to Lord’s as one of the best table cricket teams in the country - now they plan to go back.

Darts boss on Carruthers injury blow

Darts boss on Carruthers injury blow

Dartford boss Ady Pennock has played down fears over an injury to key midfielder Samir Carruthers.

Major damage at shopping centre after stairwell fire spreads

Major damage at shopping centre after stairwell fire spreads

An investigation has been launched into a fire in a shopping centre car park.

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20 new jobs as revamped McDonald’s gets set to open

20 new jobs as revamped McDonald’s gets set to open

A branch of McDonald’s has undergone a major refurbishment making it more environmentally friendly and faster for customers.

Multi-vehicle crash near Bluewater

Multi-vehicle crash near Bluewater

Reports of a crash involving a bus and three cars are causing huge delays en route to Bluewater.

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Cows escape field after fences cut

Cows escape field after fences cut

Cows have been blocking roads as children leave school and late at night as fences surrounding their fields “keep being cut”.

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Delays after train crashes into tree

Delays after train crashes into tree

A train hit a fallen tree and services on a mainline linking Kent with London were delayed and cancelled.

Labour wins key bellwether seat in ‘sobering’ night for Tories

Labour wins key bellwether seat in ‘sobering’ night for Tories

It was a shock result in Dartford as longstanding MP Gareth Johnson was ousted by newcomer Jim Dickson.

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‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

Residents fear someone will be hurt after spotting HGV drivers “ignoring” diversions set up around a major road closed due to a landslide.

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Addicks get ball rolling for Darts

Addicks get ball rolling for Darts

Boss Ady Pennock is honoured to be hosting Charlton for Dartford’s first pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Four charged after suspected intruder spotted ‘holding knife’ at bedroom window.

Four charged after suspected intruder spotted ‘holding knife’ at bedroom window.

Four people are due to appear in court after a resident reported a suspected intruder “holding a knife” outside their bedroom window.

Residents supported after unexplained bedroom blaze

Residents supported after unexplained bedroom blaze

Several fire vehicles and crews were called to a house fire that started in a bedroom.

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