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Cyclist taken to hospital after ‘hit and run’

Cyclist taken to hospital after ‘hit and run’

A cyclist was taken to hospital after being hit by a car carrying a livestock trailer which failed to stop at the scene.

Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

Five people had to be saved from a yacht “drifting” in the Thames after a lightning bolt hit the ship and wiped out all communications and power.

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‘My wife died aged 64 after working in hospitals exposed to silent killer’

‘My wife died aged 64 after working in hospitals exposed to silent killer’

A widower of a nurse who died just months after contracting asbestos-related cancer is appealing for information about hospitals she once worked for.

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Pennock on key duo’s Darts exit

Pennock on key duo’s Darts exit

Dartford manager Ady Pennock talks about Luke Coulson and Tommy Block’s departures from Princes Park.

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College praised by Ofsted in first inspection in seven years

College praised by Ofsted in first inspection in seven years

A college provider has been rated ‘good’ by the education watchdog again following a series of inspections at three of its Kent sites.

Former school fetches huge sum at auction

Former school fetches huge sum at auction

A former school put up for sale at auction has sold for more than double the asking price after attracting hundreds of bids.

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Approval won for ‘rammed’ town centre flat block ‘aimed at young professionals’

Approval won for ‘rammed’ town centre flat block ‘aimed at young professionals’

Plans to erect a “car-free” five-storey apartment block aimed at young professionals in the centre of a town have been approved despite concerns.

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Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

Complicated works to remove dangerous cladding from a hospital emergency department at high “risk of fire” is set to get underway.

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‘Greedy’ fraudster jailed after high-risk betting scam

‘Greedy’ fraudster jailed after high-risk betting scam

The head of a sham investment fund who duped four victims out of more than £150,000 which he used to fund his lifestyle has been jailed.

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Poorly pug rehomed in Kent to feature in hit ITV show fronted by Alison Hammond

Poorly pug rehomed in Kent to feature in hit ITV show fronted by Alison Hammond

A stray pug found with a deformed right hip will feature on an episode of For The Love of Dogs presented by the This Morning presenter.

Social worker suspended over ‘gender critical’ views wins £58k payout

Social worker suspended over ‘gender critical’ views wins £58k payout

A social worker has been “vindicated” after being wrongly suspended from her job for promoting her views on transgender issues on social media.

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‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Dad and daughter reunited after heart attack scare

‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Dad and daughter reunited after heart attack scare

A dad reunited with the paramedics who saved his life after a heart attack at home says the incident has made him “re-evaluate” his life.

New junction for 750-home development near Bluewater complete

New junction for 750-home development near Bluewater complete

Work on a new junction for a controversial housing development near a shopping centre and hospital has been completed.

Kids go free at Dartford next season

Kids go free at Dartford next season

Relegated Dartford will let children in for free next season after announcing their season-ticket prices.

Former school to go under the hammer

Former school to go under the hammer

A former school which had pupils on its books as long as 100 years ago is to be sold at auction with a guide price of £500,000.

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Community ‘win’ as future of historic pub secured - for now

Community ‘win’ as future of historic pub secured - for now

An historic pub described as “the heart of the village” which was forced to closed its doors this year could still yet fend off the bulldozers.

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Major Kent theatre moves closer to re-opening

Major Kent theatre moves closer to re-opening

Theatre-lovers look set to return to a town centre auditorium following approved plans to replace its unsafe roof.

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Long delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

Long delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

Heavy congestion is building on the approach to a key road connection between Kent and Essex following reports of a crash.

Village's anger at return of 'dangerous' laughing gas canisters

Village's anger at return of 'dangerous' laughing gas canisters

Disgruntled villagers are furious after “dangerous” laughing gas canisters misused by teens were found littered in a car park again.

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Man in his 50s dies after crash involving lorry

Man in his 50s dies after crash involving lorry

Police have confirmed the driver of a car involved in a crash with a lorry on a busy A-road has died.

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