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New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

Three new bungalows are being built on a “back land” site for pensioners as part of a drive to deliver more social housing.

‘Enough is enough’: Calls for government to pull the plug on ‘Dartford Disneyland’

‘Enough is enough’: Calls for government to pull the plug on ‘Dartford Disneyland’

Long drawn out plans for a multi-billion pound theme park in Kent have reached the end of the road, businesses and an MP say.

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Arrests after motorcyclist dies in police pursuit crash

Arrests after motorcyclist dies in police pursuit crash

Teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a motorcyclist after police pursued a driver on a motorway.

Motorway delays after van roof blocks lane

Motorway delays after van roof blocks lane

Huge queues have formed on a motorway after a van roof fell onto the road.

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New owners reveal ‘mini-golf and nursery plan’ for garden centre

New owners reveal ‘mini-golf and nursery plan’ for garden centre

A family-run garden centre that was put on the market last year for £5 million has been sold to new owners who have revealed fresh plans for it.

Person treated by paramedics after garage blaze

Person treated by paramedics after garage blaze

Firefighters spent hours tackling a blaze after it broke out in a garage.

‘Crate saved my dog’s life in 70mph crash’

‘Crate saved my dog’s life in 70mph crash’

A woman embroiled in a terrifying high-speed crash has heaped praise on a dog crate after her beloved pet escaped unscathed.

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Dartford relegated from National League South | Weekend round-up

Dartford relegated from National League South | Weekend round-up

Dartford have been relegated from National League South while play-off occupants Maidstone, Welling and relegated Dover were also in weekend action.

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Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

Tens of thousands of ULEZ fines haven’t been paid since the latest expansion despite motorists receiving threats from bailiffs, KentOnline can reveal.

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Quality the missing ingredient, says Pennock

Quality the missing ingredient, says Pennock

Dartford boss Ady Pennock says his side’s season has been blighted by an inability to cut out errors when it matters most.

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Girl, 9, distraught after finding kitten ‘decapitated’ behind home

Girl, 9, distraught after finding kitten ‘decapitated’ behind home

A young girl was left horrified after finding her kitten headless behind her home in a suspected attack by a cat killer.

‘This isn’t the place we moved to’: Residents’ noise and traffic hell after landslip closure

‘This isn’t the place we moved to’: Residents’ noise and traffic hell after landslip closure

One year on from a landslide which closed a major road, residents and businesses have been left counting the financial, emotional and physical costs.

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Report: Dartford on the brink after home defeat

Report: Dartford on the brink after home defeat

Dartford’s National League South survival hopes were left hanging by a thread after they let another lead slip on Tuesday night.

New accessible toilets open in popular park

New accessible toilets open in popular park

New toilets with specialist equipment to help those with disabilities have opened.

Suspected arson at industrial park

Suspected arson at industrial park

Fire crews have put out a blaze at an industrial unit which they say is ‘being treated as suspicious’.

Missing woman, 68, found safe and well

Missing woman, 68, found safe and well

A missing 68-year-old woman has been found safe and well.

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‘Sorry officer’: Driver caught ‘attempting to race’ marked police car

‘Sorry officer’: Driver caught ‘attempting to race’ marked police car

Video footage shows the moment a Ford Focus driver is heard apologising after appearing to attempt to race a marked police car late at night.

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Playful artwork to pay tribute to ‘Len’s loyalty’ to Kent town

Playful artwork to pay tribute to ‘Len’s loyalty’ to Kent town

An artist is being sought to create an artwork which celebrates the life of Strictly legend Len Goodman and his contribution to a Kent town.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

A mother has shared her “disgust” over an ongoing 20-month wait to get her child, who has additional needs, a school place.

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