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Arrest after car crashes into lamppost

Arrest after car crashes into lamppost

A driver has been arrested after after a car mounted the verge and crashed into a lamppost.

Teens arrested after police chase

Teens arrested after police chase

Three teenagers have been arrested after police chased a suspected stolen car which was later found dumped in a community hall car park.

Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

A group of primary school age pupils and a staff member have been told to self isolate following confirmation of a positive Coronavirus case.

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Artists commissioned to shape garden city

Artists commissioned to shape garden city

A three-year art programme will give young creatives a chance to stamp their mark on a new city development.

'2020 is sadly the worst ever year for dog theft'

'2020 is sadly the worst ever year for dog theft'

An MP has called for tougher sentencing for pet theft amid a spike during lockdown.

Last chance to have say on lorry park proposals

Last chance to have say on lorry park proposals

A consultation on the government's proposals for an inland border facility in Kent is set to close.

Dartford Tunnel closed after crash

Dartford Tunnel closed after crash

Traffic was tailing back on the M25 into Kent after a crash closed one of the tunnels.

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'Gardens and guerillas' virtual tour

'Gardens and guerillas' virtual tour

A plant hunter is sharing an insight into his World Garden and the time spent held hostage by Colombian guerilla fighters that inspired it.

Nearly 100 primary school pupils sent home after four Covid-19 cases

Nearly 100 primary school pupils sent home after four Covid-19 cases

Staff members and pupils have been told to self-isolate at a primary school on the border between two towns with different lockdown restrictions.

Climbing frame donated to Scout group

Climbing frame donated to Scout group

A housing developer has given a Scout group the chance to climb high on a 13 metre tall activity frame.

Wynter thrives from keeping goals out

Wynter thrives from keeping goals out

Dartford midfielder Jordan Wynter says determination in defence can lift the whole team.

Planned bus cuts shelved

Planned bus cuts shelved

Councillors have praised a decision to scrap planned cuts to bus services but fear it may not be the end of the matter.

'A load of immigrants just got out of a lorry into Mercs'

'A load of immigrants just got out of a lorry into Mercs'

An eyewitness alerted police to people jumping out of lorries, a fortnight before the deaths of 39 people, a court has heard.

Man 'threatened with gun' in train robbery

Man 'threatened with gun' in train robbery

A train robber is being hunted by police after reportedly threatening a victim with a gun and then taking his phone.

Love Island star in car crash outside pub

Love Island star in car crash outside pub

Love Island winner Jack Fincham was left badly shaken and another person was taken to hospital after a crash yesterday.

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'The best we've ever played'

'The best we've ever played'

Dartford boss Steve King was impressed with his team's performance despite the slender scoreline against Bath on Saturday.

Darts keep it clean

Darts keep it clean

Dartford are yet to concede in National League South this season after another home win on Saturday.

Woman cut from wreckage of six-vehicle pile-up

Woman cut from wreckage of six-vehicle pile-up

Firefighters have freed a woman after her car was involved in a six-vehicle pile-up.

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Girl in hospital after being hit by car

Girl in hospital after being hit by car

A girl is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car.

Theme park could mean station upgrade

Theme park could mean station upgrade

A £5billion theme park could "strengthen the case" for much-needed improvements to a railway station in north Kent.

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