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Police drones and unmarked vehicles used after drivers ‘shot at’

Police drones and unmarked vehicles used after drivers ‘shot at’

Drones and unmarked cars are being used by police after yobs targeted drivers on major roads.

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‘Lazy’ paramedic who put toddler’s life at risk struck off

‘Lazy’ paramedic who put toddler’s life at risk struck off

A paramedic who put a toddler’s life at risk and tried to cover it up has been stripped of his licence.

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Wasps secure land in Kent for new stadium

Wasps secure land in Kent for new stadium

A former top-flight rugby club has hit a “milestone” in securing land for a new 28,000-seat stadium in the county.

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New medical building to slash NHS waiting times approved

New medical building to slash NHS waiting times approved

Plans to build a new, permanent community diagnostic centre at a hospital have been approved in a bid to cut down waiting times.

‘Finish the job’: MPs call for Elizabeth line to be extended to Kent

‘Finish the job’: MPs call for Elizabeth line to be extended to Kent

Fresh calls have been made in parliament to urge the government to look at all possibilities of extending the underground network into the county.

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Extra safety work delays reopening of town's theatre

Extra safety work delays reopening of town's theatre

A raft of extra work is being carried out before a town theatre can finally reopen after new fire safety changes in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

Matchwinner George eyes long-term goal

Matchwinner George eyes long-term goal

Academy product George Whitefield opened his Dartford account in style last weekend - but insists his biggest battle is yet to come.

Fines dished out to motorists parked ‘dangerously’ during Remembrance service cancelled

Fines dished out to motorists parked ‘dangerously’ during Remembrance service cancelled

Tickets controversially issued to drivers parked incorrectly in a car park while paying their respects have been withdrawn in a “common sense” ruling.

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All lanes reopen on M25 following two-vehicle crash

All lanes reopen on M25 following two-vehicle crash

Two lanes were closed on a busy motorway near the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving two cars.

Dartford Crossing drivers mistakenly handed £4.1m worth of fines

Dartford Crossing drivers mistakenly handed £4.1m worth of fines

More than 59,000 fines have been mistakenly handed to motorists using one of the county’s busiest crossings over the course of a year.

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‘It should have been a lot easier’

‘It should have been a lot easier’

Dartford should have been out of sight against Cheshunt – long before teenager George Whitefield’s wondergoal on Saturday.

400 homes plan for former landfill

400 homes plan for former landfill

Plans have been unveiled for a former Biffa site whose land could be ‘contaminated’.

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Plans for huge urban park with skate park and ‘teen-focused’ social spaces approved

Plans for huge urban park with skate park and ‘teen-focused’ social spaces approved

Ambitious plans for part of a new 19-hectare urban park will now take shape on Kent’s largest housing estate after being given the green light.

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Paddle paradise! Bluewater launches lake swim sessions for dogs

Paddle paradise! Bluewater launches lake swim sessions for dogs

Dog owners can now enjoy a paddle with their pets as Kent’s largest shopping centre becomes the latest leisure operator to cater for furry friends.

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Report: Dartford end long wait for league win

Report: Dartford end long wait for league win

Dartford ended their long wait for an Isthmian Premier victory thanks to a goal-of-the-season contender on Saturday.

Man charged after ULEZ camera exploded

Man charged after ULEZ camera exploded

A 62-year-old has been charged with causing an explosion likely to endanger life after CCTV footage showed a newly fitted ULEZ camera exploding.

‘It scared me half to death!’ Shock as multiple drivers ‘shot at’ on major roads

‘It scared me half to death!’ Shock as multiple drivers ‘shot at’ on major roads

A number of drivers say they were “shot at” as they were travelling along two main routes, with damage caused to at least 10 vehicles.

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Staff told to ‘zip their mouths’ when raising concerns at disability care home

Staff told to ‘zip their mouths’ when raising concerns at disability care home

A care home provider which cares for people with autism and learning difficulties has been put into special measures after reports of neglect.

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Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

Oversubscribed primary school on new-build estate to offer more nursery places

A highly sought-after school, which was forced to deny nursery places to children living just metres away, is to expand its popular pre-school.

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Work to start on sports and leisure hub after ‘vital’ £13m funding pledged

Work to start on sports and leisure hub after ‘vital’ £13m funding pledged

Work is set to get underway to deliver a new sports and leisure hub at Kent’s garden city development after funding was secured.

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