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Tunnels reopened after vehicle fire

Tunnels reopened after vehicle fire

A second vehicle fire on the M25 is causing lengthy delays for motorists.

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Probe launched after giant mound of dirt dumped

Probe launched after giant mound of dirt dumped

An investigation has been launched after CCTV captured large amounts of soil and other waste were dumped by a tipper lorry.

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Aqua park planned for Bluewater

Aqua park planned for Bluewater

An inflatable water park could be coming to Bluewater two years after previous plans were scrapped following fierce opposition.

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Van fire halts traffic on part of M25

Van fire halts traffic on part of M25

All traffic is being held on part of a busy motorway this morning due to a vehicle blaze.

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Scaffolding pole and machete ‘used in assault’

Scaffolding pole and machete ‘used in assault’

CCTV has been issued by officers investigating a reported assault involving a scaffolding pole and a machete.

Backbone sees Darts through

Backbone sees Darts through

Dartford boss Alan Dowson saluted his players’ mettle after coming out on top in a seven-goal midweek thriller.

‘I had to pull the other dog’s mouth open’

‘I had to pull the other dog’s mouth open’

A pet owner has issued a warning after her puppy was left wounded and in need of costly vet care following an attack by another dog.

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Alcohol licence submitted for £1.5m temporary theatre

Alcohol licence submitted for £1.5m temporary theatre

A new theatre due to open in the coming weeks has applied for a licence to sell alcohol and host live music shows into the early hours.

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Lane closed causing queues after crash on A2

Lane closed causing queues after crash on A2

One lane has been closed causing traffic to build after a crash between a car and a motorbike.

Village clubs could cancel games after pitch vandalism

Village clubs could cancel games after pitch vandalism

Two sports clubs could be forced to cancel their matches at the weekend after a rogue driver tore up their pitches.

20-mile tailbacks after ‘lorry driver stuck’ in crash near Crossing

20-mile tailbacks after ‘lorry driver stuck’ in crash near Crossing

Motorists attempting to use the Dartford Crossing are facing severe delays following reports of a multi-car collision which left a lorry driver stuck.

Delays clear following A2 crash and flooding

Delays clear following A2 crash and flooding

Delays have cleared after an earlier accident on the A2 blocked two lanes, causing traffic chaos throughout the morning commute.

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Actress Joanna spreads Christmas cheer to shoppers

Actress Joanna spreads Christmas cheer to shoppers

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley has voiced the new Christmas advertising campaign for Kent’s Bluewater shopping centre.

Town’s temporary theatre takes shape

Town’s temporary theatre takes shape

Work has started to build a new temporary theatre after the town’s main performance venue shut over concerns about ‘dangerous’ concrete.

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‘I never expected them to be found – I am so pleased’

‘I never expected them to be found – I am so pleased’

A war veteran who lost his medals in a car park while preparing to sell poppies has had them returned just in time for Remembrance Day.

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Garage blocks turned into new homes

Garage blocks turned into new homes

Rows of rundown garages have been transformed into new affordable homes to help ease shortages.

Plea to rehome senior dog ‘best friends’ at shelter for more than 100 days

Plea to rehome senior dog ‘best friends’ at shelter for more than 100 days

A pair of senior dogs who have spent nearly three times longer than an average dog at a rescue centre are still waiting to find their forever homes.

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‘Save a life – bin a knife’

‘Save a life – bin a knife’

A new bin allowing knives to be disposed of safely and confidentially has been installed outside a police station.

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Festival of lights to dazzle town once again

Festival of lights to dazzle town once again

A free community event featuring live entertainment, a new lights installation and a fireworks finale will take place once again.

Man arrested after car flips on its side in police chase

Man arrested after car flips on its side in police chase

A Hyundai was left on its side after being pursued by police following a suspected petrol theft.

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