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Man arrested after shopping centre evacuated

Man arrested after shopping centre evacuated

A man has been arrested after a police were called to a shopping centre after reports of a suspicious package.

Fire spreads nearly 10 acres

Fire spreads nearly 10 acres

Firefighters were called out to another shrub and corn fire yesterday evening.

Coyle hoping Kudus has a ball

Coyle hoping Kudus has a ball

Kudus Oyenuga proved a handful for Jamie Coyle last season and the new Dartford striker is ready to excite the fans.

Life sentence for murder over Rolex watch

Life sentence for murder over Rolex watch

A man who brutally stabbed a young dad to death for his watch has been jailed for life.

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Parents' outrage over fun day exclusion

Parents' outrage over fun day exclusion

More than 90% of a school's pupils have been barred from a fun day - because they didn't have 100% attendance.

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Warning issued after field fire

Warning issued after field fire

Kent Fire and Rescue service have advised residents to shut their doors and windows following a field fire.

Two arrests after early morning raid

Two arrests after early morning raid

Police arrested a suspected drug dealers and an alleged car thief as part of an early morning raid in a crack down on drug dealing.

London terror attack hero honoured

London terror attack hero honoured

An off-duty police officer who ran into danger to protect others during the London terror attacks has been given a medal for his bravery.

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Play it again Sam

Play it again Sam

Dartford’s management team are keen to have another look at former AFC Wimbledon player Sam Hatton this weekend.

QEII bridge delays for 'police incident'

QEII bridge delays for 'police incident'

Rush hour traffic was held up as police dealt with an incident on the QEII bridge.

Thug beat up girlfriend in 'sustained attack'

Thug beat up girlfriend in 'sustained attack'

A thug who brutally attacked his partner, kicking her in the stomach, ribs and back and punching her in the face has been jailed.

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Couple honoured by animal charity

Couple honoured by animal charity

A dedicated husband and wife team described as the ‘backbone’ of an animal charity have been awarded an honour at an RSPCA ceremony in London.

Third corn fire hits in two days

Third corn fire hits in two days

More standing corn has been destroyed after the county's third cornfield blaze in two days.

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Stud farm served with injunction

Stud farm served with injunction

The owners of a stud farm have been served with a High Court injunction by a district council preventing them from building on the site.

CCTV released after car thefts

CCTV released after car thefts

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to talk to in connection with a spate of car thefts.

No more chances

No more chances

Dartford's trialists have been told whether they've done enough to earn a deal at Princes Park.

Girl airlifted to hospital from trampoline park

Girl airlifted to hospital from trampoline park

A girl was rushed to hospital after collapsing at a trampoline park.

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Motorway reopened after horsebox overturns

Motorway reopened after horsebox overturns

Traffic is flowing after being halted both ways when a horsebox fell onto its side with a horse in it.

Beaver volunteer leaves after 22 years

Beaver volunteer leaves after 22 years

An arts and crafts volunteer at the Beavers has left her role after 22 years service.

Firefighters battle grassland blaze

Firefighters battle grassland blaze

Crews managed to stop a large grassland fire spreading to nearby property and electricity pylons.

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