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'Dumpy woman in hunt for dogging partners'

'Dumpy woman in hunt for dogging partners'

A mysterious poster has warned people about a woman who allegedly has a sexual agenda while walking her dog.

Teen charged with assault on police officer

Teen charged with assault on police officer

A teenager has been charged with assault after a police officer 'became trapped between a van and a car'.

Face of a thug jailed for six years after breaking love rival's leg

Face of a thug jailed for six years after breaking love rival's leg

Police release image of man who threatened to put his victim in a wheelchair

Kids stay late for French delight

Kids stay late for French delight

Children as young as five have already started learning a second language thanks to a popular after-school club.

Man 'robbed' of bike, mobile and bag

Man 'robbed' of bike, mobile and bag

Police are investigating after two men reportedly forced a man from his bike, punched him repeatedly, and seized his possessions.

Team GB Judo champ admits people smuggling

Team GB Judo champ admits people smuggling

A judo black belt and former commonwealth champion has pleaded guilty to people smuggling after a boat with 18 Albanians began sinking off the coast.

Feeling it after fire gear railway run

Feeling it after fire gear railway run

A firefighter ran 13.5 miles in full fire gear weighing nearly 30kg.

Lottery donation gets to root of the matter at church

Lottery donation gets to root of the matter at church

A vicar’s plan to prop up the walls of his centuries-old church with human hair has received a £163,000 donation to help with the renovation.

Brown makes Darts move

Brown makes Darts move

Dartford have signed former Gillingham and Maidstone midfielder Alex Brown.

Passengers evacuated as lightning strike halts rail services

Passengers evacuated as lightning strike halts rail services

Train passengers were forced to walk back to a station after a lightning strike damaged equipment.

Artists put on a show to brighten up hoardings

Artists put on a show to brighten up hoardings

It has been a long time coming, but things are looking up for Lowfield Street.

Love rival jailed after he drove at victim with a van

Love rival jailed after he drove at victim with a van

A thug ran down a love rival in his car after threatening to kill him or put him in a wheelchair.

Dartford and Gravesend react to Brexit

Dartford and Gravesend react to Brexit

MPs and councillors have given their thoughts on the result of Britain's historic EU referendum.

Councillor investigated over flouting planning laws

Councillor investigated over flouting planning laws

A senior councillor is being investigated by his council after allegedly renting out a converted garage without planning permission.

Utility role can only improve Wood

Utility role can only improve Wood

Keaton Wood is ready to shine for Dartford in several positions after rejoining the club on a permanent basis this week.

Addicks start on the road

Addicks start on the road

Russell Slade's first game as manager of Charlton Athletic will be away from home.

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Police have launched an appeal after eight suspects smashed their way into Bluewater using sledgehammers, before stealing valuable watches.

MPs to debate football violence

MPs to debate football violence

The House of Commons will tackle football hooliganism next week after a debate was secured by a Kent MP following violence during Euro 2016.

Tributes paid after death of ex-mayor Tony Gillham

Tributes paid after death of ex-mayor Tony Gillham

Former Mayor of Dartford Tony Gillham, who has died at the age of 82, has been praised for his service to the community.

Warning over fake bailiff

Warning over fake bailiff

Police are warning people to be vigilant after an aggressive bogus caller claiming to be a bailiff entered a property wearing a bulletproof vest.

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