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Robbers on motorbike target moped rider

Robbers on motorbike target moped rider

A man was knocked off his moped by two men riding a motorbike who then stole the vehicle.

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Three released under investigation after doorstep acid attack

Three released under investigation after doorstep acid attack

Three men who were arrested yesterday following a "targeted and isolated" doorstep acid attack have been released under investigation.

Family's lucky escape after blanket blaze

Family's lucky escape after blanket blaze

A family had a lucky escape after an electric blanket caught fire late last night.

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Council approved riverside development of tower block

Council approved riverside development of tower block

A 151-flat tower block will be built in Dartford after previous issues with the application were addressed.

Delays clear after crash at crossing

Delays clear after crash at crossing

Drivers faced lengthy delays heading into Kent after a crash involving two lorries and a van at the Dartford Crossing.

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Missing man found after 9 days

Missing man found after 9 days

A man who went missing more than a week ago has been found safe and well.

Cancellation of school bus service angers parents

Cancellation of school bus service angers parents

Parents have been left in the lurch after a school bus provider announced it will be axing their service from the end of the month.

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Gay woman attacked outside her home

Gay woman attacked outside her home

A prominent community member says she was knocked to the ground during a suspected homophobic attack.

Perfect record on the line

Perfect record on the line

Dartfordians RFC will complete a calendar year unbeaten at home if they avoid defeat this weekend.

Arrests after doorstep acid attack

Arrests after doorstep acid attack

Three men are being quizzed by police after a doorstep acid attack left a man with burns.

Pensioner to stand trial over crash death

Pensioner to stand trial over crash death

A 77-year-old will stand trial accused of causing the death of a 29-year-old biker due to his careless driving.

Darts striker in the frame

Darts striker in the frame

Duane Ofori-Acheampong is “very close” to returning for Dartford as the season approaches its busiest period.

Primary school delighted with its £2.6m expansion

Primary school delighted with its £2.6m expansion

Kent County Councillor, Roger Gough,visited Hextable Primary School to mark it's expansion from a two-form entry school to a three-form one.

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Man charged with £30k building fraud

Man charged with £30k building fraud

A man has been charged with trying to con his alleged victim out of more than £30,000 by carrying out unnecessary and overpriced building work.

Crews fight small blaze in hotel room

Crews fight small blaze in hotel room

Firefighters were called to a small fire in a hotel bedroom's air conditioning unit.

RallyMaster ticks all the boxes

RallyMaster ticks all the boxes

KentOnline reporter Dan Wright tries the latest tail-happy rally experience at Brands Hatch as he gets his first taste of driving on gravel.

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4x4 flips as driver dodges squirrel

4x4 flips as driver dodges squirrel

An animal-loving motorist overturned her Land Rover as she swerved to avoid a squirrel.

Emergency repairs cause delays at tunnel... again!

Emergency repairs cause delays at tunnel... again!

The Dartford tunnel has reopened after being closed twice to allow emergency repairs to be carried out.

Reaction: I've let people down

Reaction: I've let people down

Charlton boss Karl Robinson on his team's defeat to Portsmouth in League 1

Report: Addicks party falls flat

Report: Addicks party falls flat

Charlton failed to mark their 25th anniversary back at The Valley with a win over Portsmouth on Saturday.

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