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Neglect and trust failings at mental health hospital lead to patient’s death

Neglect and trust failings at mental health hospital lead to patient’s death

A patient at a mental health hospital died in part due to neglect and gross failings by the trust.

Suspect in attempted break-in caught by police dog

Suspect in attempted break-in caught by police dog

A suspect was chased by a police dog following an attempted break-in at a farm.

Motorway delays clear after lorry crash

Motorway delays clear after lorry crash

An accident involving a lorry and a car caused delays for drivers on the M25.

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Dartford close in on new boss

Dartford close in on new boss

Dartford could appoint their new boss before this weekend’s clash with managerless Worthing.

Students demand action over ‘illegal’ parent parking ‘putting lives at risk’

Students demand action over ‘illegal’ parent parking ‘putting lives at risk’

A school headteacher and her pupils are calling for improvements to their “dangerous” surroundings they say are an “accident waiting to happen”.

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Images released after ‘six-month Asda shoplifting’ spree

Images released after ‘six-month Asda shoplifting’ spree

Police would like to speak to a man following reports of alcohol and other good being stolen from a supermarket on more than 10 different occasions.

A2 crash: Woman remains in critical condition

A2 crash: Woman remains in critical condition

A woman seriously injured in a car crash on the A2 is still in a London hospital nearly two weeks later.

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Home defeat tough to take for Dartford

Home defeat tough to take for Dartford

Caretaker Dartford boss Tony Burman admitted Tuesday’s home defeat to Aveley was a “bitter pill to swallow”.

Report: Late twist dents Darts’ survival hopes

Report: Late twist dents Darts’ survival hopes

Dartford remain dangerously close to the National League South relegation zone after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory on Tuesday night.

Mum grieves ‘kind’ son who took own life at mental health hospital

Mum grieves ‘kind’ son who took own life at mental health hospital

A 37-year-old was able to take his own life at a secure facility after staff were not informed of his past medical records, an inquest has heard.

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Images of group released after fly-tipping caught on camera

Images of group released after fly-tipping caught on camera

A local authority has published multiple images of three men and a vehicle after waste, including fence panels, was dumped near garages.

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Council defends plans for ‘limited’ tax hike

Council defends plans for ‘limited’ tax hike

A council leader has defended plans to raise council tax after opposition parties accused it of “stockpiling” millions of pounds into reserves.

Woman treated for injuries after serious crash on A2

Woman treated for injuries after serious crash on A2

A woman had to be treated for injuries after emergency services were called to a serious crash involving a car and a lorry on the A2.

Severe delays after crash on M25

Severe delays after crash on M25

There were hour-long delays on a motorway after a multi-vehicle crash this evening.

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Rugby giants give major stadium update ahead of proposed Kent move

Rugby giants give major stadium update ahead of proposed Kent move

Former Premiership side Wasps say they have made “substantial progress” in their quest to return to elite rugby ahead of a speculated move to Kent.

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kmfm winner to book dog-friendly holiday with prize money

kmfm winner to book dog-friendly holiday with prize money

A mum is over the moon to have won £1,000 in cash on kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.

‘We converted an old toilet block into a pub – now we’re expanding’

‘We converted an old toilet block into a pub – now we’re expanding’

A couple who renovated a derelict toilet block into a pub has received planning permission to expand the boozer by adding a kitchen and serving food.

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2,500 home village based on bogus roadwork plan

2,500 home village based on bogus roadwork plan

Proposals for a new 2,500 home village have been based on improvements to the M25 that might never happen, according to National Highways.

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Missing pensioner found

Missing pensioner found

Police are no longer asking for help to find a 70-year-old woman.

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Fresh face raises Darts’ spirits

Fresh face raises Darts’ spirits

The arrival of local lad Tom Clifford has been welcomed by Dartford caretaker boss Tony Burman.

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