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Grass fire at marshes

Grass fire at marshes

Firefighters used beaters to tackle a blaze in grass at marshes near a housing estate.

Grassland fire rages for several hours

Grassland fire rages for several hours

Fire crews had to use beaters to put out flames when an area of grassland caught alight.

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By-election avoided as councillors return to seats

By-election avoided as councillors return to seats

Two councillors who were disqualified have been reinstated to avoid a by-election and save £6,000.

Crews battle fire near railway line

Crews battle fire near railway line

Firefighters spent almost two hours fighting a blaze between a railway line and allotments.

Renting costs rise by a third in just four years

Renting costs rise by a third in just four years

Figures have revealed that the price of renting a home in this Kent town has risen by 34% in the past four years

Woman found dead in home

Woman found dead in home

A woman found dead in her home after not being seen for several weeks has been named.

Help Sidney achieve his World Cup goal

Help Sidney achieve his World Cup goal

A dog who likes nothing better than a kickabout is hoping for a new home during the World Cup - after nearly 300 days in a rescue centre.

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Tractor blaze halts traffic

Tractor blaze halts traffic

A busy road has been closed after a tractor burst into flames this afternoon.

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Man charged with gun offences after caravan park arrest

Man charged with gun offences after caravan park arrest

A man who was missing for a year has been charged with firearms offences after being arrested at a Kent caravan park.

Teacher banned after pupil sex claims

Teacher banned after pupil sex claims

A teacher made up that he had had sex with pupils as young as 14 to impress a woman in an online chatroom.

Horse found collapsed could be pregnant

Horse found collapsed could be pregnant

A horse found collapsed in a field and inches from death could be pregnant, RSPCA inspectors say.

One in, one out at Dartford

One in, one out at Dartford

Dartford have signed Alex Wall but another striker has left the club.

Police hunting gift voucher thief release image

Police hunting gift voucher thief release image

Police investigating the theft of gift vouchers and their subsequent fraudulant use have issued a CCTV image.

DIY warning after paper towels self-combust

DIY warning after paper towels self-combust

Oil-soaked paper towels spontaneously combust and spark fire in kitchen.

Starved horse a 'walking skeleton'

Starved horse a 'walking skeleton'

Police were called after a pregnant horse was found collapsed in a field.

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Students remember primary school 50 years on

Students remember primary school 50 years on

Students from a primary school in Kent recall their memories 50 years on from it opening it's doors.

Wide boys get their chance to shine

Wide boys get their chance to shine

Exciting wingers will be looking to impress on trial when Dartford start pre-season training next week.

Man charged after climbing onto nursery roof

Man charged after climbing onto nursery roof

A man is facing criminal damage charges after a nursery was sent into lockdown causing hours of disruption.

Homeless man charged after shopping centre 'outburst'

Homeless man charged after shopping centre 'outburst'

A man has been charged with criminal damage and threatening behaviour at a shopping centre.

Outrage over commuters stealing locals parking spaces

Outrage over commuters stealing locals parking spaces

Residents have been left outraged over commuters stealing the parking on their street, leaving carers with nowhere to park.

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