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Lorry catches fire on major road

Lorry catches fire on major road

Traffic was stopped to allow firefighters to tackle a blaze in a moving vehicle.

VIDEO: Drug goggles are an eye-opener

VIDEO: Drug goggles are an eye-opener

You may have spotted people stumbling around with Star Trek-looking visors strapped to their face at Bluewater last week.

Firework warning after shed fire

Firework warning after shed fire

Firefighters have issued an urgent safety warning ahead of Bonfire Night after a firework set a shed ablaze.

High-speed town chase 'like Police, Camera, Action’

High-speed town chase 'like Police, Camera, Action’

A young driver led police on a chase reaching speeds of 80mph in a pursuit described as like something from a TV show.

Road reopens after van overturns in A2 crash

Road reopens after van overturns in A2 crash

Traffic queued for miles after a van overturned in a crash also involving three cars on the A2.

Signalling problems cause train chaos

Signalling problems cause train chaos

Commuters are experiencing delays of up to an hour due to signalling problems.

Banned driver crashed car and reported it stolen

Banned driver crashed car and reported it stolen

A property developer who smashed his car into a parked vehicle and then reported it stolen has been jailed.

Baby-death charity seeks £25k

Baby-death charity seeks £25k

A new stall has been set up at a hospital in a fundraising effort to support bereaved parents with counselling.

Darts eyeing cup surprise

Darts eyeing cup surprise

In-form Dartford are hoping to cause an upset at the weekend.

Multi-vehicle crash blocks bridge

Multi-vehicle crash blocks bridge

Emergency services were called to a multi-vehicle crash which briefly blocked Queen Elizabeth II bridge at the Dartford Crossing.

Missing man, 93, last seen driving S Type Jag

Missing man, 93, last seen driving S Type Jag

Police are trying to trace a 93-year-old missing man, last seen driving his silver V6 S Type Jaguar in Kent.

Double killer could be out in six months

Double killer could be out in six months

Notorious road-rage murderer Kenneth Noye faces his latest parole review, which could see him released from prison.

Driver crashes into wall in two-mile police chase

Driver crashes into wall in two-mile police chase

A high-speed police chase came to a dramatic end when the driver being pursued smashed into a wall.

Gridlocked traffic after crash

Gridlocked traffic after crash

Fog, a crash and Dartford tunnel closure on the first morning back after half term caused traffic to back up as far as Medway and Maidstone.

Petrol station 'break-in'

Petrol station 'break-in'

A man has been arrested after an alleged burglary at a petrol station.

Bridge's history spans 25 years

Bridge's history spans 25 years

The QEII bridge marked a quarter of a century of carrying traffic this weekend.

Serving up a day of happy helpings

Serving up a day of happy helpings

A fundraiser at McDonald's has been spreading smiles.

Don't blame our driver, says firm amid migrant video fury

Don't blame our driver, says firm amid migrant video fury

A freight firm claims its driver is blameless after a shocking video emerged of migrants climbing from the back of a lorry.

"We are at a critical point"

"We are at a critical point"

A letter is winging its way to Prime Minister Theresa May as part of the ongoing battle to tackle Dartford’s traffic nightmare.

Town is stuffed full of fast food restaurants

Town is stuffed full of fast food restaurants

There are more fast food restaurants per 100,000 people in Dartford than almost anywhere else in Kent - but which area came first?

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