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Fears kids could drown in ‘algae-infested’ lake

Fears kids could drown in ‘algae-infested’ lake

A councillor is calling for extra police patrols after reports of large groups of youngsters playing in an “algae-infested” lake.

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Proposed solar farm could power 22,500 homes

Proposed solar farm could power 22,500 homes

An energy firm is exploring plans to install a large solar farm sandwiched on land between two villages.

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This is why you're still paying for the Dartford Crossing

This is why you're still paying for the Dartford Crossing

We answer why you are still paying the Dart Charge as National Highways reveals a change in its payment.

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Town council encourages residents to ‘talk to a brick wall’

Town council encourages residents to ‘talk to a brick wall’

People in one town will soon be able to have a chat with lampposts, fences and even a brick wall as part of a new AI talking service.

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‘It was a tough decision because it wasn’t based on my football ability’

‘It was a tough decision because it wasn’t based on my football ability’

Dartford legend Tom Bonner on his retirement, the pain of play-off defeats, the Alan Dowson effect, and if he’ll go into management one day.

Gold coins worth £64k seized by police

Gold coins worth £64k seized by police

Currency valued at more than £60,000 was discovered during a money laundering investigation this morning.

Blockbuster film crew moves to village

Blockbuster film crew moves to village

Front row seats for families as crew films scenes for Blockbuster movie right outside their front door

Man jailed after violent high street stabbing

Man jailed after violent high street stabbing

A man has been sentenced after carrying out a violent knife assault and stealing from the home of a woman and her kids.

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Changes to crossing payments revealed

Changes to crossing payments revealed

Changes to the way motorists will pay the Dart Charge when using the Dartford Crossing have been announced.

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Government ‘preparing for collapse of Thames Water’

Government ‘preparing for collapse of Thames Water’

Ministers are reportedly preparing for the collapse of the country’s biggest water supplier, which serves parts of Kent.

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‘If the cliff collapses again we’d be crushed’

‘If the cliff collapses again we’d be crushed’

Workers at a demolition firm crushed under a collapsed cliff face are working in fear after being told there is a high risk it could crumble again.

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Woman calls for cameras in care homes after footage of gran’s fall

Woman calls for cameras in care homes after footage of gran’s fall

A woman is calling for camera’s to be installed in all care home rooms after watching heartbreaking footage of her grandmother falling in her room.

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Half-hour delays ahead of Dartford Crossing

Half-hour delays ahead of Dartford Crossing

Motorists are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to congestion on the M25 this evening.

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‘Just Stop Oil protester who climbed Crossing should be deported’

‘Just Stop Oil protester who climbed Crossing should be deported’

An MP says the man who scaled the Dartford Crossing and caused chaos for almost two days should be sent back to Germany following his prison sentence.

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Crews tackle blaze in flat

Crews tackle blaze in flat

Fire crews were called to tackle a flat fire while the volunteer response team gave advice and support to affected residents.

Pervert jailed after arranging to meet and rape young boy at Costa

Pervert jailed after arranging to meet and rape young boy at Costa

A paedophile who turned up at a coffee shop to meet a boy with a Marvel fancy dress costume for him has been imprisoned.

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Travellers pitch up in Bluewater car park

Travellers pitch up in Bluewater car park

A group of travellers has moved on after around seven caravans pitched in a shopping centre car park.

'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

Around 500 non-Kent pupils were admitted to grammar schools in the county last year, but why are they getting spaces over local children?

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Hatton Garden heist mastermind ‘sells Kent estate for £2.5m’

Hatton Garden heist mastermind ‘sells Kent estate for £2.5m’

The mastermind behind the Hatton Garden heist is reportedly set to make £2.5 million after selling three houses on his Kent estate.

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Men jailed over UK’s biggest fake cash plot must pay back profits

Men jailed over UK’s biggest fake cash plot must pay back profits

A trio of money launderers have been told to give up real funds after being involved in a £12million counterfeiting operation.

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