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Bodies of 39 migrants identified

Bodies of 39 migrants identified

The bodies of 39 Vietnamese migrants found inside a lorry trailer last month have now been formally identified and their families have been informed.

Road reopens after serious crash

Road reopens after serious crash

A road has reopened after a serious crash involving a lorry and a car.

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Van found on fire in cul-de-sac

Van found on fire in cul-de-sac

Crews were alerted to a pick-up truck alight by neighbours.

More depth needed

More depth needed

Dartford boss Steve King wants to strengthen his squad.

'Everything is gone': Video shows blaze destroy store

'Everything is gone': Video shows blaze destroy store

Watch as neighbours film a devastating blaze which destroyed a furniture store and left the owners with nothing.

Bus route axed after yob attack

Bus route axed after yob attack

An evening bus route will no longer run "in darkness" after being hit with a pole and shot at by youngsters.

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Fire breaks out in High Street

Fire breaks out in High Street

A fire has caused extensive damage to a High Street furniture shop.

'I don't want lazy people'

'I don't want lazy people'

Dartford boss Steve King gives his verdict after their midweek win at Hampton in National League South.

Report: Away joy for Darts

Report: Away joy for Darts

Dartford made it back-to-back away wins in National League South at Hampton on Tuesday night.

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The amazing past of fireworks firm

The amazing past of fireworks firm

Tucked away on a now abandoned site, one of Britain's best-loved fireworks providers used to make products which thrilled people across the globe.

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Man and dog on mission to clean up coastline

Man and dog on mission to clean up coastline

A campaigner and his pet have returned to the area to collect rubbish as part of their green mission.

Author warned of trouble before migrant deaths

Author warned of trouble before migrant deaths

A book published before the discovery of 39 dead migrants detailed how gangs were using the area for their criminal enterprises.

8 arrested in Vietnam over migrant lorry deaths

8 arrested in Vietnam over migrant lorry deaths

Detectives have arrested a group of people in Asia after the bodies of 39 migrants were found in the back of a lorry last month.

'I was raped every Wednesday at school'

'I was raped every Wednesday at school'

A 46-year-old father who was repeatedly raped as a 13-year-old has spoken out about coming to terms with what happened to him.

Man seriously injured after failed police stop

Man seriously injured after failed police stop

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a car was driven away from police and collided with a parked vehicle.

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Elderly couple treated after kitchen fire

Elderly couple treated after kitchen fire

Fire crews were called to the property after a chip pan caught alight.

Plan to expand travellers site sparks row

Plan to expand travellers site sparks row

A argument has broken out between a borough and parish council about the possible extension of a travellers' site.

Britain's Got Talent stars lift lid on life after the show

Britain's Got Talent stars lift lid on life after the show

Street dancing duo Twist and Pulse have shared their experiences after being crowned winners of BGT The Champions.

Church illegally using nightclub

Church illegally using nightclub

A church group have been meeting in an old nightclub without permission, but is applying to change it.

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Leisure centre revamp plan latest

Leisure centre revamp plan latest

Regeneration works on a 50-year-old sports centre are set to cost £20 million.

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