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Work to repair landslip road delayed again after ‘live cables’ uncovered

Work to repair landslip road delayed again after ‘live cables’ uncovered

An investigation into a cliff collapse which has shut a major road for more than a year has been delayed again after live cables were found on-site.

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Drivers warned of delays after crash between car and lorry

Drivers warned of delays after crash between car and lorry

Police and ambulance crews remain on the scene of a crash between a car and lorry, with two people being treated.

‘It’s becoming a huge problem’: Fly-tipping hotspot targeted again

‘It’s becoming a huge problem’: Fly-tipping hotspot targeted again

Villagers are becoming increasingly frustrated following reports of yet more rubbish blocking country lanes.

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Drivers warned of five-month closure on major roundabout

Drivers warned of five-month closure on major roundabout

Motorists are being warned to plan ahead as vital bridge strengthening works commence on a busy road for the next five months.

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Chip shop blasted after ‘agonising’ bird oil barrel death

Chip shop blasted after ‘agonising’ bird oil barrel death

A takeaway has been urged to take action after a starling nesting above a chip shop oil barrel fell in and drowned.

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Widower’s battle with church over ‘wrong coloured’ headstone

Widower’s battle with church over ‘wrong coloured’ headstone

A church is refusing a widower’s chosen headstone for his wife as it says the colour does not “fit church regulations”.

Davidson scores first British win in EuroNASCAR history at Brands

Davidson scores first British win in EuroNASCAR history at Brands

Scotsman Jack Davidson became the first British driver to win a NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race in the 11th running of American SpeedFest.

The Dartford constituency and the candidates standing

The Dartford constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Dartford constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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Several e-scooters seized during high street crackdown

Several e-scooters seized during high street crackdown

Ten e-scooters have been seized by police in a town centre as part of two days of targeted action following a crackdown on their use.

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‘I no longer feel it’s safe for me’: Former Labour election candidate defects to Greens

‘I no longer feel it’s safe for me’: Former Labour election candidate defects to Greens

A former councillor who stood for Labour at the last general election says he ‘no longer feels safe’ in the party as a person of colour.

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Family launches new centre to address mobility issues

Family launches new centre to address mobility issues

A father has teamed up with his two sons to create a new mobility centre in the heart of their community.

Edge: Don’t expect promotion push to be a cakewalk

Edge: Don’t expect promotion push to be a cakewalk

New Dartford assistant boss Roland Edge admits promotion will be the main aim for the club in the 2024/25 season - but knows it will be far from easy.

Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

New footage of a 33-year-old man who spraypainted multiple postboxes in different designs has been released.

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Tipper truck dumps mountain of soil in middle of road

Tipper truck dumps mountain of soil in middle of road

A Kent council’s environmental officers are appealing for help to find the driver of a truck which dumped tonnes of soil in the road.

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The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

Rapid housebuilding means more than 80 pupils who passed the Kent Test have been left without a grammar in just one part of the county.

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Stunned rescuers find almost 100 black cats abandoned in house

Stunned rescuers find almost 100 black cats abandoned in house

Almost 100 cats were found by rescue centre volunteers called in by concerned neighbours.

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Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

The owners of a popular takeaway which has been in a village for almost 40 years are calling it quits after struggling to keep it financially viable.

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Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

A crash in one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing is causing delays.

Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

Motorists are facing queues of up to 45 minutes following a lane closure.

Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

A Banksy wannabe who painted almost 40 postboxes in colours including a Creme Egg wrapper and Mr Blobby homage has narrowly avoided jail.

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