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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.

Man jailed over 'acid attack' on good samaritan

Man jailed over 'acid attack' on good samaritan

A thug who threw a corrosive liquid at a man who broke up a fight has been locked up for 10 years.

Man charged after high street break-in

Man charged after high street break-in

A man has been charged with a high street break-in and eight other offences, including assaulting a police officer.

Masked men threaten pensioners with knife

Masked men threaten pensioners with knife

Five men wearing balaclavas broke into an elderly couple's home and threatened them with a knife before stealing their possessions.

Family lunch photo picks up prize

Family lunch photo picks up prize

Photography competitions don't have to be about stunning scenery or amazing wildlife, as this everyday entry proved.

Appeal for missing 13-year-old

Appeal for missing 13-year-old

A teenage girl who went missing in the early hours of Friday may have travelled to a Kent shopping centre.

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