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Big additions at shopping centre

Big additions at shopping centre

Four extra cinema screens, three restaurants, and two new leisure attractions will open at Kent's biggest shopping centre.

Man with no blue badge in disabled bay shouted abuse

Man with no blue badge in disabled bay shouted abuse

A man parked in a disabled bay without a blue badge and hurled abuse at a woman who asked him if he had a permit.

Delays on key route into capital

Delays on key route into capital

A crash on the A2 caused delays heading into London.

Wings draw a blank

Wings draw a blank

Welling fail to find the net in the first game since Adam Coombes left the club.

Plaque marks invention that changed music

Plaque marks invention that changed music

When Dartford and music are mentioned together the Rolling Stones spring to mind but another piece of the town's musical heritage has been celebrated.

D-Day veteran remembered

D-Day veteran remembered

A remembrance service has been held for a Normandy veteran honoured with an MBE and France’s top military medal.

Road rage killer wins High Court challenge

Road rage killer wins High Court challenge

A gangster who stabbed a man to death on the M25 more than 20 years ago could be allowed to move to an open prison.

Cashpoint robber was 'high on drugs'

Cashpoint robber was 'high on drugs'

A judge has described a man's attacks on a lone mother and an 82-year-old woman as "distressing" and "despicable".

Mum dies days after being sent home from hospital

Mum dies days after being sent home from hospital

A much-loved mother and grandmother was left in excruciating pain after being misdiagnosed by medical staff.

Ibrahim switched on

Ibrahim switched on

Concentration has been key for Dartford’s Deren Ibrahim during his team’s improved form this season.

Stolen motorbikes found in shipping container

Stolen motorbikes found in shipping container

Officers searched in a shipping container after tracking a signal from a stolen bike and found a number of missing motorbikes and vehicle parts.

Road shut after high winds knock off roof

Road shut after high winds knock off roof

Police officers and fire crews were called after Storm Doris blew a section of roof off a building.

Hospital 'put financial targets before safety'

Hospital 'put financial targets before safety'

A hospital serving private and NHS patients put their safety at risk in favour of meeting financial targets, a damning report has revealed.

Storm forced total closure of Dartford bridge

Storm forced total closure of Dartford bridge

Motorists faced huge disruption as one of Kent’s busiest highways was shut due to Storm Doris.

Don't write us off

Don't write us off

Dartford boss Tony Burman saw his side lose ground in the title race this week – but insisted they can still do it.

Tigers delighted with sponsorship

Tigers delighted with sponsorship

New bibs, cones and training balls are giving young footballers the best possible preparation for match day.

'Residents paying more, but getting less'

'Residents paying more, but getting less'

The leader of the opposition has slammed a proposed council tax hike as 'breaking the contract with the people'.

Horse found dead on country road

Horse found dead on country road

A dead horse has been found dumped in a country lane. Warning: graphic image.

Calls for longer jail terms for animal cruelty

Calls for longer jail terms for animal cruelty

Politicians and charities are backing a campaign to see those found guilty of abusing animals sentenced to up to five years in prison.

Coombes leaves Welling

Coombes leaves Welling

Adam Coombes quits Welling - but doesn't move into the Football League.

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