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Main route shut following ‘serious crash’

Main route shut following ‘serious crash’

Part of a motorway is shut and emergency services are at the scene following a “serious collision”.

MP says killer Lucy Letby should have been at sentencing ‘if necessary by force’

MP says killer Lucy Letby should have been at sentencing ‘if necessary by force’

MP Gareth Johnson has backed calls to ensure criminals appear at their sentencing hearings, after murderer Lucy Letby refused to attend hers.

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Travellers pitch up in popular play park

Travellers pitch up in popular play park

An unauthorised traveller encampment has gained access to a park, while another group has moved on.

Motorway reopen after crash between lorry and car

Motorway reopen after crash between lorry and car

A casualty of a crash on a motorway between a car and a lorry escapes with only minor injuries as the road reopens.

Trainline toilets made accessible for people with stomach condition

Trainline toilets made accessible for people with stomach condition

Southeastern has upgraded toilets at train stations across the county to help people with stoma bags.

Bid to turn derelict golf range into rugby ground

Bid to turn derelict golf range into rugby ground

Plans to convert a disused driving range into a purpose-built rugby club ground have been put forward.

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Manhunt after police officer assaulted in street

Manhunt after police officer assaulted in street

Police are hunting a man who assaulted an officer and ran away while being detained.

‘To dive in like that is scandalous’

‘To dive in like that is scandalous’

Dartford manager Alan Dowson cut a dejected figure after what he described as a “head-loss” by winger Brandon Barzey on Saturday.

Report: Late goal denies Dartford first win

Report: Late goal denies Dartford first win

Dartford’s wait for a first win of the National League South season continued after late drama at Princes Park on Saturday.

‘Stop-start’ traffic on Crossing approach

‘Stop-start’ traffic on Crossing approach

Long queues are forming on the approach to the Dartford Crossing following reports of earlier problems.

David Lloyd eyes major ‘spa garden and sauna’ expansion

David Lloyd eyes major ‘spa garden and sauna’ expansion

A major gym chain has drawn up plans to ramp up its spa offering and add five different types of sauna to one of its leisure suites.

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Dowson stays calm despite slow start

Dowson stays calm despite slow start

There’s no panic at Dartford yet, insists manager Alan Dowson.

Hour-long delays cleared following crash

Hour-long delays cleared following crash

There were long delays on the A2 following a crash thought to involve three vehicles.

Darts urged to keep it clean

Darts urged to keep it clean

Boss Alan Dowson concedes Dartford will have to find a way to keep clean sheets if they’re going to be successful this season.

Police called to a hospital to ‘detain’ loose horse

Police called to a hospital to ‘detain’ loose horse

Officers were called to a hospital car park to deal with a loose horse running around.

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KCC blocks TfL from installing Ulez signs

KCC blocks TfL from installing Ulez signs

The Mayor of London is urging Kent County Council to allow Ulez warning signs to be installed.

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Man punched in face near shopping centre

Man punched in face near shopping centre

A CCTV image of a man that officers want to talk to has been released after a man was assaulted.

Ring doorbell catches men brazenly trying to break into home

Ring doorbell catches men brazenly trying to break into home

A hairdresser was shocked to see three brazen men trying to enter her home during the early hours of the morning.

Biker lost life on ‘danger’ road set to have speed limit cut

Biker lost life on ‘danger’ road set to have speed limit cut

A sister says she’ll never know if her brother would have lived if a promised speed reduction had been in place on the road where he died.

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‘I don’t really see the funny side of it’

‘I don’t really see the funny side of it’

Manager Alan Dowson felt an officiating error cost Dartford as they were pegged back in their home draw against Hampton & Richmond Borough.

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