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£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

A woman is facing a shocking vet bill after letting 10 dogs swim in a seemingly harmless lake, which turned out to be toxic.

Complaints over quality of work to insulate homes

Complaints over quality of work to insulate homes

It was meant to save them money, but residents say a council project to insulate their homes has caused them plenty of grief.

Mum's fire safety warning to others

Mum's fire safety warning to others

A mum who fled her burning home with her family is urging others to make sure they have an escape plan.

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

A shopkeeper says he has been 'scared to come back to work' after being forced to hand over hundreds of pounds by an armed robber.

Revealed: Cause of dog deaths at lakes

Revealed: Cause of dog deaths at lakes

Extensive tests have revealed the cause behind the deaths of three dogs at a popular lake - which has been shut to the public.

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger almost had another career path mapped out... but for a 'cruel' twist of fate.

Bradbrook's parting shot

Bradbrook's parting shot

Tom Bradbrook left Dartford this week calling for fans to show part-time footballers more respect.

Party to celebrate patient's 101st birthday

Party to celebrate patient's 101st birthday

Family, friends and hospital staff gather to enjoy Walter Jones' big day

Two men on the run after armed robbery

Two men on the run after armed robbery

Police are searching for two suspects who fled from the scene of an armed robbery.

Masked bank robbers hit Barclays

Masked bank robbers hit Barclays

Police are searching for two suspects involved in a bank robbery attempt today.

New deal for Noble

New deal for Noble

Long-serving midfielder Lee Noble is the latest player to agree a new deal at Dartford.

'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.

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