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Woman receives help after bedroom blaze

Woman receives help after bedroom blaze

Firefighters administered first aid and oxygen therapy to a woman in her 40s after a fire broke out at a bedroom.

Energy plant public inquiry due to start

Energy plant public inquiry due to start

The government is to decide whether a controversial £100m renewable energy plant can be built.

The Informer: Test of stamina should be a treat

The Informer: Test of stamina should be a treat

Daylight Robber and Bru Brae are the ones to watch in Saturday's long-distance showpiece.

Crash victim still critical

Crash victim still critical

A pedestrian seriously injured in a collision with a car is still in a critical condition

Disabled man 'broken' after gang steals his puppy

Disabled man 'broken' after gang steals his puppy

Police are searching for a gang of teenagers who stole a three-month-old puppy from a disabled man.

Floral tower left in memory of hit and run victim

Floral tower left in memory of hit and run victim

Tributes have been paid to a man thought to have been dragged under a car after being struck in a hit and run crash.

Childhood sweethearts celebrate their 70th anniversary

Childhood sweethearts celebrate their 70th anniversary

A couple that first laid eyes on one another in a primary school classroom have celebrated 70 years of wedded bliss.

Man suffers head injuries in village assault

Man suffers head injuries in village assault

A man was taken to a London hospital with severe neck and head injuries following an assault in a Kent village.

A2 crash stops traffic

A2 crash stops traffic

A crash on the A2 London-bound put a stop to traffic this morning as two were taken to hospital.

Dartford fixtures 2015-16

Dartford fixtures 2015-16

Tony Burman's Dartford will face two Kent derbies in the first month of the new season.

Head threatens to expel children who go on holiday

Head threatens to expel children who go on holiday

A primary head teacher has told parents their children's school place is at risk if they are taken out for holiday during term time.

New Amy film on the cards

New Amy film on the cards

Amy Winehouse's family say they could create another film after they distanced themselves from Amy - a documentary of her life, out today.

Plans approved for Lidl supermarket

Plans approved for Lidl supermarket

The German retailer is set to follow in the footsteps of rivals Aldi in opening a new store in a Kent town.

Burst water pipe transforms road into river

Burst water pipe transforms road into river

A water main in Crayford has burst causing nearby roads to close and cutting off residents' water supply.

Into the unknown for Dartford

Into the unknown for Dartford

Dartford captain Garry Cook insists his table-topping team have nothing to lose in their pursuit of back-to-back promotions.

New generation of Darts

New generation of Darts

Tony Burman believes his young summer signings could herald the beginning of a bright new era at Dartford Football Club.

No Open place for Day

No Open place for Day

Michael Day’s dream of playing at the Open Championship came to a premature end at Royal Cinque Ports on Tuesday.

The Informer: Twilight Des a star performer

The Informer: Twilight Des a star performer

With four wins out of six races, Julie Luckhurst-trained runner is the one to beat.

Motorcyclist, 86, killed in crash

Motorcyclist, 86, killed in crash

An elderly motorcyclist has died after he hit a lamppost when he lost control on a busy road in Kent.

MP faces pressure over hunting stance

MP faces pressure over hunting stance

A Kent MP has been urged to keep the Hunting Act in place after he told a resident he intended to scrap the ban when a vote is held in Parliament.

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