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Staff threatened with air gun

Staff threatened with air gun

Robbers threatened shop staff with an air gun before making off with cash.

Two teens arrested after Bluewater mugging

Two teens arrested after Bluewater mugging

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a boy was mugged at Bluewater.

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Search for man after abandoned car closes bridge

Search for man after abandoned car closes bridge

Police are searching for a distressed man after an abandoned vehicle forced the closure of the Dartford Crossing.

Anger at McDonald's drive-through plan

Anger at McDonald's drive-through plan

Residents fear a new drive-through lane at a McDonald's will increase congestion, pollution, and littering.

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Floods causing delays close to Crossing

Floods causing delays close to Crossing

One lane has been shut close to the Dartford Crossing after flooding.

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Teen arrested after boy's jacket stolen

Teen arrested after boy's jacket stolen

A 17-year-old was detained by officers in a town centre after another teen was threatened before having his jacket taken earlier this week.

Thief hired cars to carry out raids

Thief hired cars to carry out raids

A man who carried out a series of break-ins over a three-year period hired cars including an Alfa Romeo and a Mercedes to carry out his crimes.

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You ain't seen nothing yet!

You ain't seen nothing yet!

Dartford boss Steve King reckons fans are still to witness the best of Luke Wanadio.

'It is only a matter of time before a child is hit'

'It is only a matter of time before a child is hit'

A school is campaigning for a drop off zone after a spate of near misses.

Six teens charged with murder

Six teens charged with murder

Six teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed.

Rollercoaster ride!

Rollercoaster ride!

Dartford boss Steve King has warned his side their National League South run-in could be full of ups and downs.

Air ambulance called after pedestrian hit by car

Air ambulance called after pedestrian hit by car

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to a road outside a school after a person was hit by a car.

Valentine's day marks return of Wetherspoons gin festival

Valentine's day marks return of Wetherspoons gin festival

Gin lovers will be able to sample their favourite tipple at a 17-day festival.

Safe shopping scheme marks ten year anniversary

Safe shopping scheme marks ten year anniversary

The scheme assists older and vulnerable people should they become lost or confused while out shopping.

Cat shot with air rifle dies

Cat shot with air rifle dies

A cat which was shot in the chest with an air rifle has died, despite efforts by vets to save him.

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Dead migrants 'overheated' in lorry

Dead migrants 'overheated' in lorry

It has been revealed 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a lorry near the Dartford Crossing "overheated".

Chicken restaurant coming to shopping centre

Chicken restaurant coming to shopping centre

An American food chain is opening its first Kent store this half-term.

Care worker who arranged husband's death jailed

Care worker who arranged husband's death jailed

A woman who arranged for her child's father to be killed has been sentenced.

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I'm a Celeb star to perform at panto

I'm a Celeb star to perform at panto

A pantomime legend has been booked for this year's classic fairytale.

Train evacuated after hitting tree

Train evacuated after hitting tree

A train is being evacuated after it came to a halt on the line after hitting a fallen tree.

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