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Long delays due to three-car crash

Long delays due to three-car crash

Drivers are experiencing long delays after a crash involving two cars and a van.

Robinson named new Addicks boss

Robinson named new Addicks boss

Charlton have appointed Karl Robinson as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

£3,000 meat giveaway to celebrate 50 years

£3,000 meat giveaway to celebrate 50 years

Bargain hunters can get themselves some free meat as two traders celebrate 50 years at a town market.

Arrests after motorists stung in fraud

Arrests after motorists stung in fraud

Three men have been arrested after reports motorists were being stopped and asked for cash in exchange for jewellery.

Darts players challenged to keep spot

Darts players challenged to keep spot

Dartford surged into the National League South play-off places at the weekend – but staying there is another challenge.

No delays on Max's watch

No delays on Max's watch

A schoolboy has already achieved one of his ultimate life goals after getting to spend an unforgettable day as a train conductor.

Teen in court facing murder charge

Teen in court facing murder charge

A teenager has appeared at crown court accused of murder after a man was "killed with one punch" in an argument.

Appeal for elderly couple scammed at Bluewater hits target

Appeal for elderly couple scammed at Bluewater hits target

An appeal to raise cash for an elderly couple whose Christmas presents were stolen at Bluewater has reached its target in just one day.

Delays clear after crash near Dartford crossing

Delays clear after crash near Dartford crossing

A slip road near the Dartford crossing has now reopened after a crash.

Cabbie cleared of involvement in drugs operation

Cabbie cleared of involvement in drugs operation

A driver accused of being the "foot soldier" in drugs package deliveries for a multi-million pound operation has been cleared of involvement.

Man hurt as car crashes into wall

Man hurt as car crashes into wall

Police officers, paramedics and firefighters were called to a quiet residential street after a car ploughed into a wall.

Fire crews tackle blaze at derelict building

Fire crews tackle blaze at derelict building

Firefighters tackled a blaze in the roof space of a former popular wedding venue.

Major response after man falls ill at sports club

Major response after man falls ill at sports club

Police and ambulance crews rushed to a sports and social club after a man suffered a "medical episode".

Teen arrested in murder probe

Teen arrested in murder probe

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following a "row with a family member".

Cigarettes stolen in supermarket break in

Cigarettes stolen in supermarket break in

Police are investigating a break-in at a supermarket where a number of cigarettes were reported stolen.

Kent man arrested as major mobile phone fraud investigated

Kent man arrested as major mobile phone fraud investigated

The 48-year-old is one of a number of people arrested after customers' personal data was accessed and used to steal mobile phones.

Attackers 'lay in wait' for gym stab victim

Attackers 'lay in wait' for gym stab victim

Police believe as many as five attackers were waiting inside a gym for new dad George Barker to arrive before he was brutally stabbed to death.

Celebrating 10 years at Princes Park

Celebrating 10 years at Princes Park

There was plenty of reminiscing over the weekend as Dartford FC celebrated 10 years at Princes Park, but time was also made to look forward.

Tanker fire on bridge

Tanker fire on bridge

Traffic backed up after a tanker burst into flames on the Dartford Crossing.

Driver nabbed by police for using wrong fuel

Driver nabbed by police for using wrong fuel

A van driver has been nabbed by police... for using a type of diesel reserved for construction and agricultural vehicles.

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