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Cash stolen by bogus workman

Cash stolen by bogus workman

A pair of thieves made off with a large amount of cash after gaining entry to a woman's home.

Concerns raised over traveller site plans

Concerns raised over traveller site plans

Villagers say a planned new traveller site will damage green belt land, but applicants say the council has failed to provide adequate sites.

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Biker hurt in crash on main road

Biker hurt in crash on main road

A motorcyclist has been injured following a crash with a car on a main road close to a motor racing circuit.

Five mile queue near crossing

Five mile queue near crossing

Drivers were warned of long delays after a crash near the Dartford Crossing.

Covid-19 delays put pressure on town landmark revamp

Covid-19 delays put pressure on town landmark revamp

A council has forecast an overspend of nearly £1 million as it looks to push ahead with the redevelopment of a town centre landmark.

School fights child poverty with pop-up food bank

School fights child poverty with pop-up food bank

A pop-up food bank has been set up at schools where 1 in 4 of its pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Man wanted after 'car driven at pedestrians' found in Spain

Man wanted after 'car driven at pedestrians' found in Spain

A man wanted by detectives after a car was reportedly driven towards pedestrians in a town centre has been charged with attempted murder.

Film crews spotted shooting possible 'Netflix thriller'

Film crews spotted shooting possible 'Netflix thriller'

Various homes have been approached by a television company shooting a new film, believed to be a production for Netflix.

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Let's do our talking on the pitch

Let's do our talking on the pitch

Jordan Wynter says Dartford need to prove they are one of the best teams in National League South.

Smith scoops Formula Ford Festival crown

Smith scoops Formula Ford Festival crown

A Medina chassis won the Formula Ford Festival for the first time when Rory Smith claimed the coveted crown at Brands Hatch.

Man caught with sawn-off shotgun

Man caught with sawn-off shotgun

A man has pleaded guilty to a firearms offence after he was caught with a sawn-off shotgun during a specialist police operation.

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Kent pop star Strictly debut labelled 'best ever'

Kent pop star Strictly debut labelled 'best ever'

A singer and YouTube star won plenty of plaudits on his debut dancing outing as the Strictly Come Dancing live shows returned.

1 in 4 think a Kent town is part of London

1 in 4 think a Kent town is part of London

A new poll prompted a debate after more than a quarter of people surveyed confessed to thinking a Kent town was part of the capital.

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HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

A pop star from Kent is set to get his first set of judges' scores as he takes to the floor for the Strictly Come Dancing live shows.

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Police review after mask row at shopping centre

Police review after mask row at shopping centre

Police have launched a review after footage went viral of a man being escorted from Bluewater for him not wearing a face covering.

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Five teens charged with robbery

Five teens charged with robbery

Five youngsters have been charged after a designer handbag was stolen.

Trains delayed due to damaged track

Trains delayed due to damaged track

Train services were delayed while Network Rail engineers repaired extensive damage to a section of track.

Crowds can watch Formula Ford Festival at Brands

Crowds can watch Formula Ford Festival at Brands

The 49th running of the Formula Ford Festival is set to attract a big entry at Brands Hatch this weekend - even amid the Covid-19 restrictions.

King: The goals will come

King: The goals will come

Dartford boss Steve King is not worried by their lack of goals at the start of this season.

Fire crews battle to save caravan

Fire crews battle to save caravan

A caravan went up in flames as firefighters battled to save the mobile home.

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