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Assault arrest after 'child abduction attempt'

Assault arrest after 'child abduction attempt'

A man has been released under police investigation after an alleged child abduction attempt.

Police investigate 'alleyway rape'

Police investigate 'alleyway rape'

Police are investigating reports a woman was raped in an alleyway in the early hours.

Sho-Silva still in the market

Sho-Silva still in the market

Dartford have not ruled out a move for defender Richard Sho-Silva.

Theme park opening date pushed back again

Theme park opening date pushed back again

The company behind plans to build a giant theme park in Kent has pushed back its expected opening date for a fourth time to 2023.

Darts injuries not serious

Darts injuries not serious

Tony Burman insists there is no injury crisis at Dartford despite the cancellation of Tuesday’s game against Bromley.

Pitching in to help Ellie

Pitching in to help Ellie

Firefighters are putting on a community fun day to raise money in aid of a colleague’s daughter.

Thieves steal dead woman's jewellery

Thieves steal dead woman's jewellery

Cash was also taken during the burglary and police are appealing for information.

Man charged with multiple burglaries

Man charged with multiple burglaries

He will be in court charged with two counts of burglary and three counts of attempted burglary.

'I went to the doctor's with a cold and came out with cancer'

'I went to the doctor's with a cold and came out with cancer'

A grandfather and former construction worker who is battling lung cancer is one of the first people in the country to get a pioneering new drug.

Traffic clears after crossing crash

Traffic clears after crossing crash

Delays have cleared after a crash near the Dartford Crossing.

Delays after car blaze

Delays after car blaze

Motorists faced long delays on a busy motorway after as emergency services dealt with a serious incident.

History repeats itself

History repeats itself

The grandson of a former Prime Minister followed in his grandfather's footsteps by opening a block of new council homes.

Work on new homes set to begin

Work on new homes set to begin

Construction will get under way on a long-awaited town-centre development before the end of the year.

Bluewater adds handbags and truffles

Bluewater adds handbags and truffles

Luxury accessories outlet Coach and chocolatier Godiva will open at Kent's biggest shopping centre in September.

Byrne storms to success at Brands

Byrne storms to success at Brands

Shane Byrne went top of the British Superbike standings after double success at Brands Hatch.

Lanes closed after serious crash

Lanes closed after serious crash

Three lanes were shut after a serious crash on one of Kent's busiest arterial roads.

'Very touchy' teacher struck off

'Very touchy' teacher struck off

A 60-year-old teacher who behaved inappropriately with teenage girls has been banned from the profession.

Mobile cafe serves up tea and info

Mobile cafe serves up tea and info

A unique attraction rolled into a Kent village, offering a cuppa and cake as well as the chance to learn about the heritage of the area.

Dartford Festival in pictures

Dartford Festival in pictures

It's been a week since thousands flocked to Central Park for Dartford Festival so here are some pictures of the day for those missing it already.

Appeal for driver after child hit by car

Appeal for driver after child hit by car

Police are trying to find a driver after a child was hit by a car and suffered multiple injuries.

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