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Delay to barrier-free Dartford Crossing

Delay to barrier-free Dartford Crossing

The new barrier-free Dartford Crossing will now come into effect in late November, the Highways Agency announced today.

Cliff Richard tribute act pulled in wake of sex abuse claims

Cliff Richard tribute act pulled in wake of sex abuse claims

Producers have axed a Cliff Richard impersonator from a musical in the wake of sex abuse allegations against the star.

Horse ran in front of lorry to save foal from crash

Horse ran in front of lorry to save foal from crash

A lorry driver has told how a horse had a miraculous escape when it ran in front of his truck after a foal strayed onto the road.

Lightning starts house blaze

Lightning starts house blaze

A bolt of lightning hit an electricity pylon and sparked a blaze that blew a phone off the wall.

Commuter chaos on trains after lightning strike

Commuter chaos on trains after lightning strike

Train commuters have been enduring long delays after a lightning strike damaged signalling equipment.

Making the most of technology to keep you healthy

Making the most of technology to keep you healthy

An innovative pharmacy is leading the way caring for customers.

Convicted fraudster's pledge after wheelchair burnt out

Convicted fraudster's pledge after wheelchair burnt out

Wellwishers who donated cash after a woman's wheelchair was stolen will get their donations back... after it was revealed she was a fraudster.

Lorry hits two horses on M25

Lorry hits two horses on M25

Motorists have been enduring long queues on the M25 in Kent after a lorry hit two horses near the Dartford Crossing.

Cutting back is helping firm grow

Cutting back is helping firm grow

From starting off by cutting family lawns for pocket money 10 years ago, one firm is growing well.

Bradbrook reveals injury trouble

Bradbrook reveals injury trouble

Dartford’s midweek matchwinner Tom Bradbrook has been playing through the pain barrier for the best part of a month.

Spirited Darts eye back-to-back wins

Spirited Darts eye back-to-back wins

Dartford manager Tony Burman hopes his side's strength of character will come to the fore once again this weekend.

Pervert jailed for 19 years for "extreme and gross" sex offences

Pervert jailed for 19 years for "extreme and gross" sex offences

A pervert is behind bars for abusing a child as young as three in what was dubbed "the most extreme and gross behaviour one can imagine".

TV appeal over couple's terrifying baseball bat attack ordeal

TV appeal over couple's terrifying baseball bat attack ordeal

A couple bound with cable ties and beaten by baseball bat-wielding burglars have appeared on Crimewatch in a bid to find the culprits.

Burman: Our luck changed

Burman: Our luck changed

Dartford boss Tony Burman was a happy man after his team battled back from 1-0 down to beat Dover on Tuesday.

The Informer: Rivalries will resume in Track Championship

The Informer: Rivalries will resume in Track Championship

Sittingbourne and Romford in Crayford's group as prestigious event returns.

Addicks still unbeaten

Addicks still unbeaten

Charlton remain unbeaten in the Championship after a 1-1 draw against fellow high-fliers Wolves on Tuesday night.

Darts win dramatic Kent derby

Darts win dramatic Kent derby

Jason Brown saved a stoppage-time penalty as Dartford came from behind to beat Dover on Tuesday night.

Ann Barnes injured in crash

Ann Barnes injured in crash

Kent police and crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been injured in a crash.

Was low-loader used to steal non-running classic?

Was low-loader used to steal non-running classic?

Police suspect burglars used a low-loader to steal a non-running classic mini from a garage.

Gym plan for Orchard Shopping Centre submitted

Gym plan for Orchard Shopping Centre submitted

Dartford is getting an Aldi, a Poundland and a new gym above the old Waitrose site in Dartford.

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