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136-year-old church to close leaving food bank nowhere to go

136-year-old church to close leaving food bank nowhere to go

The closure of a historic church will leave the food bank, a mental health support group, and several community groups with nowhere to go

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‘Outstanding’ nursery praised by Ofsted

‘Outstanding’ nursery praised by Ofsted

A nursery that “ensures that all children achieve the best possible outcomes” has been given the highest possible rating by Ofsted.

Physio jailed for groping patients

Physio jailed for groping patients

A physio who had been struck off for massaging a patient’s bare breasts without her consent has been jailed for multiple sexual assaults.

Missing woman, 23, found safe and well

Missing woman, 23, found safe and well

A young woman who had not been seen for two days has been found safe and well.

Three lanes reopen after lorries and car crash

Three lanes reopen after lorries and car crash

Drivers faced increased motorway traffic after two lorries and a car crashed this afternoon.

Fury over expansion of ‘unsustainable’ flats and cafe plan for pub site

Fury over expansion of ‘unsustainable’ flats and cafe plan for pub site

Residents are furious after seeing controversial plans to build seven flats above a proposed cafe have now almost doubled.

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QEII bridge to close for two weekends overnight

QEII bridge to close for two weekends overnight

The Dartford Crossing bridge will close for two weekends in a row after a safety inspection revealed the need for important repairs.

Duane’s extra incentive on Dartford return

Duane’s extra incentive on Dartford return

Returning Dartford striker Duane Ofori-Acheampong is out to repay the club for what they did for him the first time round.

Garden city ‘health hub’ plans welcomed despite fears ‘rooms will overheat’

Garden city ‘health hub’ plans welcomed despite fears ‘rooms will overheat’

Long-awaited plans for a health centre and education hub ‘promised’ at Britain’s newest garden city have been submitted.

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Teen arrested after police descend on housing estate

Teen arrested after police descend on housing estate

An arrest has been made after a huge emergency service response was called following concerns for a man’s welfare.

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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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