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Search for driver after car found submerged in river

Search for driver after car found submerged in river

Police are searching for a person believed to have left on foot after a car was found submerged a river.

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Scissor carrying man charged with theft and assault

Scissor carrying man charged with theft and assault

Officers arrested a man on suspicion of striking a shop worker.

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

The county's biggest shopping centre has taken the decision to "largely close", with only essential shops remaining open.

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Longest serving paramedic retires after 41 years

Longest serving paramedic retires after 41 years

A paramedic has been commended for her dedication and recognised as the longest serving member of the ambulance service.

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New leisure centre 'still a priority'

New leisure centre 'still a priority'

A council says coronavirus won't stop it from pressing ahead with a new £20m complex.

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'Catastrophic playground' warning

'Catastrophic playground' warning

Rail bosses have issued an urgent appeal to parents after school closures saw a spike in trespassing.

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Family flee arson attack on home

Family flee arson attack on home

A forensic examination has determined a fire at a home was started deliberately.

Yoga teacher offers free classes

Yoga teacher offers free classes

A fitness instructor is streaming free sessions to help people cope with anxiety and isolation.

Trains are not running due to a mattress on the line

Trains are not running due to a mattress on the line

Trains have been halted after someone through a mattress on the track.

Girl's bid to help 'kids with no toys'

Girl's bid to help 'kids with no toys'

A primary school girl surprised her family with an unusual birthday request.

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John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

Retail giant John Lewis is to close its Kent stores - including Waitrose at Bluewater.

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'We just want to help the community in anyway we can'

'We just want to help the community in anyway we can'

A wholesale food company is fuelling community spirit by offering deliveries to town residents during the coronavirus lockdown.

Leisure centre shut until further notice

Leisure centre shut until further notice

A fitness suite has been ordered to close its doors to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Fears for the future

Fears for the future

Dartford manager Steve King says non-league clubs will be pushed to the limit with clubs hit financially as the coronavirus crisis takes hold.

Woman robbed at knife-point

Woman robbed at knife-point

A motorist was robbed of her car at knife-point this morning, but an image of the suspect was captured as he drove off in it.

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Wildlife centre shuts in response to pandemic

Wildlife centre shuts in response to pandemic

A wildlife sanctuary has closed its doors to the public until further notice amid concerns over public health and funding.

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College closes due to virus warnings

College closes due to virus warnings

Two campuses which have around 2,000 students will close until after half-term following the coronavrius outbreak.

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Hospital bans 'non-essential' visitors

Hospital bans 'non-essential' visitors

A hospital has suspended visits from certain people amid the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Bluewater to stay open following virus outbreak

Bluewater to stay open following virus outbreak

One of Kent's biggest shopping attractions will keep its doors open despite reports some of the shops inside are closing following government advice.

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Duo charged after shop burglary

Duo charged after shop burglary

Two men from London have been charged after cigarettes were stolen from a shop on Sunday.

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