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Charity wants to focus on helping disabled teens

Charity wants to focus on helping disabled teens

An appeal has been launched to give teenagers with disabilities the chance to enjoy trips out just like others their age.

Drug goggles show dangers of driving under influence

Drug goggles show dangers of driving under influence

Students were given a view of the life-threatening risks of taking drugs before driving in a warning from firefighters.

Level crossing closed due to lack of staff

Level crossing closed due to lack of staff

Southeastern has again informed people they need to take a 10 minute detour at Stone Crossing station as the level crossing is closed.

Jobs at risk as restaurant shuts

Jobs at risk as restaurant shuts

An events venue which has been around for more than a quarter of a century is to close its restaurant, putting a number of jobs at risk.

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

A lorry driver is due in court after being charged with drink driving following a crash.

School and rugby club plan for hospital site

School and rugby club plan for hospital site

The site of an old mental health hospital has been earmarked for a 1,500 pupil secondary school and a new home for Dartford’s only rugby club.

Trust’s choir aims for chart success

Trust’s choir aims for chart success

Singing hospital staff were thrust into the national spotlight this week after an appearance on Gareth Malone’s latest show.

£100 reward for safe return of missing Lewis the duck

£100 reward for safe return of missing Lewis the duck

A desperate family are offering a £100 reward for the safe return of their pet duck Lewis.

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.

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