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Carer's lifelong fear of birds cured by owl

Carer's lifelong fear of birds cured by owl

A carer who has had a fear of birds her whole life has come face-to-face with an owl as part of a pet therapy session where she works.

Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

The Transport secretary has been urged to use the law to intervene in a battle to scrap the Ultra Low Emission Zone at the border with Kent.

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Lego turns Bluewater escalator into slide

Lego turns Bluewater escalator into slide

To celebrate World Play Day Lego has created a fun way for people to get from the top floor of Bluewater to the bottom.

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Grid girl breaks leg after fall at Kent racetrack

Grid girl breaks leg after fall at Kent racetrack

A grid girl was rushed to hospital after she fell from a pit wall while celebrating her team's British Touring Car Championship race win.

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Man missing for a week found

Man missing for a week found

A man reported missing after six days has been safely found.

Two charged after Savers worker ‘punched and scratched’

Two charged after Savers worker ‘punched and scratched’

A man and a woman have been charged after a retail worker reported being punched and scratched by two suspected shoplifters.

School hoping to mark anniversary with ‘outstanding’ rating

School hoping to mark anniversary with ‘outstanding’ rating

A primary school’s pupils have been praised for their impeccable behaviour during an Ofsted visit as it makes progress towards achieving a top rating.

Missing girl, 15, found safe and well

Missing girl, 15, found safe and well

A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing has been found.

Theatre to remain closed for year

Theatre to remain closed for year

One of Kent's leading theatres could remain closed for a year - and it will cost more than £7m before it can be safely reopened.

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Man, 65, died after becoming trapped in bin lorry

Man, 65, died after becoming trapped in bin lorry

A recycling firm has been fined after an investigation revealed failings which led to an employee’s death.

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New trains mean ‘more reliable’ Southeastern service

New trains mean ‘more reliable’ Southeastern service

Rail company bosses say new trains will lead to a “more reliable” service for passengers.

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‘The bottom line is I wish him well’

‘The bottom line is I wish him well’

Dartford boss Alan Dowson on Tom Bonner’s return to action for Havant - and how close the former captain came to returning to Princes Park.

Weekly bin collections to continue in part of Kent

Weekly bin collections to continue in part of Kent

One of the last remaining boroughs in the country to carry out weekly bin collections has promised to continue its weekly service after a vote.

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Café could replace former newsagents

Café could replace former newsagents

An application has been submitted which could see a now-closed corner shop transformed into a café.

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Concerns grow for welfare of missing teen

Concerns grow for welfare of missing teen

Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing yesterday.

Dowson craves selection dilemma

Dowson craves selection dilemma

Dartford manager Alan Dowson wants a selection headache for the first time this season - and could have one on Saturday.

Traffic held on A2 after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic held on A2 after multi-vehicle crash

Motorists faced four miles of queues while emergency services dealt with a crash.

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Huge cash boost to complete youth gym

Huge cash boost to complete youth gym

A community project forced to down tools after a lack of funding can continue after a £244k cash boost.

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Did this £70m pioneering housing estate live up to its promises?

Did this £70m pioneering housing estate live up to its promises?

The Bridge Estate in Dartford was meant to be a landmark regeneration scheme and flourishing sustainable community, so how did things unfold?

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Dartford crossing closures delayed

Dartford crossing closures delayed

Highways bosses have once again delayed planned closures of the Dartford crossing.

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