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'They're discussing which guillotine to use on me'

'They're discussing which guillotine to use on me'

The boss of the Kent firm that accidentally left a fake bomb that sparked yesterday's evacuation of Old Trafford has apologised to fans.

Anger over new development

Anger over new development

People have been venting their anger over a development which could change a leafy lane into a ‘dangerous’ and misery route for drivers.

Relief over shoppers’ parking

Relief over shoppers’ parking

Traders worried about parking restrictions have had some good news.

Delays after motorbike crash

Delays after motorbike crash

Traffic was brought to a standstill on the Queen Elizabeth II bridge after a motorbike crash near junction 1B on the A282 clockwise, near Dartford.

Jonjo is youngest to receive medal

Jonjo is youngest to receive medal

Jonjo Heuerman, who has raised more than £250,000 to help beat cancer, has received his British Empire Medal.

Darts squad takes shape

Darts squad takes shape

Seven players have signed new contracts at Dartford - but others have left the club.

'There are not enough staff to look after us properly'

'There are not enough staff to look after us properly'

A lack of staff means a mental health hospital is failing to provide proper care, according to one of its own patients.

BBQ gatecrasher stabbed man in back with scissors

BBQ gatecrasher stabbed man in back with scissors

A violent thug stabbed a man in the back with a pair of scissors at a barbecue just after being released from prison, and punched a woman unconscious.

Angry protesters pack out care home meeting

Angry protesters pack out care home meeting

Hundreds of people infuriated by plans for a huge care home in a quiet residential area turned out for a meeting on the proposals.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust tops cancer targets

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust tops cancer targets

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is the best performing in Kent when it comes to meeting cancer waiting time targets.

Darts boss not stopping

Darts boss not stopping

Despite suffering a heart attack, Tony Burman is set to carry on as Dartford manager.

14 firefighters 'rescue' trapped victims

14 firefighters 'rescue' trapped victims

A training exercise saw three fire engines called to rescue two casualties who were trapped in a sewer.

Tyre firm director cleared of fitter's death

Tyre firm director cleared of fitter's death

A boss of a tyre firm has been acquitted of failing in his duty over the death of a tyre fitter.

Four-vehicle pile-up causes delays

Four-vehicle pile-up causes delays

A crash involving four vehicles is causing tailbacks this morning.

Road reopens after smash

Road reopens after smash

A road was blocked and traffic queued after a two vehicle crash.

Drive to cut heart disease rate among lorry drivers

Drive to cut heart disease rate among lorry drivers

Lorry drivers are to get a heart health MOT in a pioneering project to help tackle the high incidence of heart disease within the profession.

Blancpain bosses want Brands return

Blancpain bosses want Brands return

Organisers of the Blancpain GT Series want to return to Brands Hatch after a capacity grid packed out the West Kingsdown circuit at the weekend.

Huge investigation over death dispute

Huge investigation over death dispute

A three-week inquest begins today into the death of a woman "refused treatment" by hospital staff.

New pool nearly a reality

New pool nearly a reality

A school is celebrating getting a new pool installed after a huge funding grant.

Video: Car bursts into flames

Video: Car bursts into flames

Firefighters were called after a car burst into flames outside Matalan near a town centre.

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