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Hundreds sign car park plea

Hundreds sign car park plea

People are taking on a supermarket giant by signing a petition calling for an increase to the free parking offered at its car park.

Supporters pitch in to help Jack’s cause

Supporters pitch in to help Jack’s cause

Football fans showed their generosity by raising thousands to help a young boy in his bid to come out on top in his second battle with cancer.

Kent-born Hollywood star in latest celebrity split

Kent-born Hollywood star in latest celebrity split

An actress who was born in a Kent village and went on to be a star of the silver screen has announced the end of her 11-year relationship.

Raider threatens Asda staff with 'weapon'

Raider threatens Asda staff with 'weapon'

Police are hunting a would-be robber who threatened staff at a supermarket travel money counter and demanded cash.

Woman in 80s held by burglars

Woman in 80s held by burglars

Burglars stood guard over an elderly woman in her home after breaking in and searching for items to steal.

Cash stolen from changing rooms

Cash stolen from changing rooms

Police want to speak to this man after money was taken from a men's changing room at a popular shopping centre store.

‘Healthy minds’ lessons tackle pupils’ big issues

 ‘Healthy minds’ lessons tackle pupils’ big issues

A school is taking part in a pioneering project to help youngsters become more resilient.

Tunnel reopens after emergency repairs

Tunnel reopens after emergency repairs

A tunnel at the Dartford crossing has reopened after repairs were carried out.

Dozens of firefighters tackle warehouse blaze

Dozens of firefighters tackle warehouse blaze

Six fire engines and 30 firefighters tackled a blaze which struck a warehouse.

Thousands of chewing gum packets stolen

Thousands of chewing gum packets stolen

Police are investigating after more than 50,000 packets of chewing gum were stolen from a truck.

Delays growing as tunnel closes at Dartford Crossing

Delays growing as tunnel closes at Dartford Crossing

Heavy delays built up after an accident saw one tunnel at the Dartford Crossing closed.

Art creations from waste have a serious message

Art creations from waste have a serious message

Creative ways with waste have proved a popular attraction at a shopping centre.

Elderly man missing for 12 months

Elderly man missing for 12 months

The family of a pensioner who disappeared a year ago have reissued their appeal for information in the hope of finally finding him.

Going, going, gone...

Going, going, gone...

Dozens camped overnight to be first in line, so no surprise that 33 new homes released for sale in Dartford last week sold out in less than a day.

School boys excluded over 'disturbing' squirrel video

School boys excluded over 'disturbing' squirrel video

A group of grammar schoolboys have been excluded after a video appeared online of them dropping a brick on a squirrel and setting fire to it.

Grief at mum's A&E death while waiting for treatment

Grief at mum's A&E death while waiting for treatment

A family is demanding to know why doctors failed to help their daughter, who died in A&E after a 27-hour wait for treatment.

Business as usual for Darts

Business as usual for Darts

Dartford boss Tony Burman won’t be doing his under pressure former captain any favours this weekend.

Drivers trapped for hours in Dartford Crossing misery

Drivers trapped for hours in Dartford Crossing misery

Traffic is clearing around the Dartford Crossing following huge delays which saw people trapped on the M25 overnight.

Six in court accused of vehicle thefts

Six in court accused of vehicle thefts

Six people are set to appear in crown court after being arrested in connection with a string of vehicle thefts across Kent.

Traffic eases after crossing crash

Traffic eases after crossing crash

Delays are easing after a lorry and car crashed just before the Dartford tunnel.

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