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'School expansions will put lives at risk'

'School expansions will put lives at risk'

Angry residents are fighting for improved road safety as three schools in their village prepare to expand.

New parking system for Fairfield

New parking system for Fairfield

A new parking system will be introduced at Fairfield Leisure Centre after members were hit with hundreds of pounds worth of incorrectly issued fines.

‘Our staff and customers stay with us for years’

‘Our staff and customers stay with us for years’

The Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards seek out those smaller firms making a big difference. Here’s another company vying for this year’s title.

Darts give trialists a chance

Darts give trialists a chance

Fans can expect to see some unfamiliar faces in Dartford’s squad for the first match of the summer.

Fairfield at centre of parking fine row

Fairfield at centre of parking fine row

Frustration is growing over the number of parking fines being issued at Fairfield Leisure Centre.

Kent Police urging residents to keep keys safe

Kent Police urging residents to keep keys safe

The police are warning residents to store their keys safely following a spate of car thefts.

Man freed from wreckage after motorway crash

Man freed from wreckage after motorway crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the M25 in the early hours, which is causing major delays.

Pair accused of chocolate theft spree

Pair accused of chocolate theft spree

Two women are accused of letting their sweet teeth get the better of them by stealing hundreds of pounds worth of chocolate.

Visitors party with S Club stars

 Visitors party with S Club stars

Hundreds of people flocked to the summer fete of all fetes which included a special performance from S Club Party.

Firefighters tackle diesel tank blaze

Firefighters tackle diesel tank blaze

Fire crews are using specialist equipment to tackle a blaze at a log store and diesel tank.

Away start for Wings

Away start for Wings

Welling start life back in Vanarama National League South away on the first day of the season.

Darts start at home

Darts start at home

Dartford will start the new season at home - and finish it with a trip to the seaside.

Firefighters pumped by new slimline fire engine

Firefighters pumped by new slimline fire engine

Lighter, narrower and more manoeuvrable – a ‘mini’ fire engine has been launched into north west Kent.

Creative champions celebrate

 Creative champions celebrate

Schools are given top honours at the Kent Literacy Awards.

Seven vehicles involved in two collisions on the M25

Seven vehicles involved in two collisions on the M25

Firefighters, paramedics, police and highways officers were called after two-collisions in the same location.

Skip lorry catches fire

Skip lorry catches fire

Firefighters were called to Princes Road in Dartford this morning after a skip lorry caught fire.

Vehicles, mobiles and power tools stolen in late night burglary

Vehicles, mobiles and power tools stolen in late night burglary

Two BMWs and three mountain bikes were among the vehicles stolen from a commercial unit and house.

M25 to shut overnight for resurfacing

M25 to shut overnight for resurfacing

A Kent stretch of the M25 is due to close overnight this week for roadworks.

Driver walks free after causing death of 'exceptional' man in crash

Driver walks free after causing death of 'exceptional' man in crash

A driver who caused the death of a much-loved firefighter in a crash has walked free from court.

Firefighters tackle oven blaze

Firefighters tackle oven blaze

Fire crews carried an oven that caught fire in a kitchen into the garden.

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