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‘We’re still waiting for fire safety changes three years after report’

‘We’re still waiting for fire safety changes three years after report’

Residents who have fought for years to get recommended safety measures say a nearby flat fire proves they’re at risk.

Jury showed images of where woman’s body was found in Peru

Jury showed images of where woman’s body was found in Peru

A murder trial has been shown pictures of where a mum’s body was found, as well as some of her last messages.

Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

Our reporter headed to an independent burger joint serving up juicy patties with imaginative names to see if she too left feeling ‘smug’.

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Dowse’s captain conundrum

Dowse’s captain conundrum

Boss Alan Dowson reckons Dartford’s trip to the north-east could help decide who the club’s new skipper will be.

Dartford fixtures

Dartford fixtures

Dartford start their latest National League South promotion bid at Princes Park.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

A biker has been taken to hospital after a serious collision near the Dartford Crossing.

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Jury hears how row led to death of mum on Peru holiday

Jury hears how row led to death of mum on Peru holiday

A mother was strangled to death by her "jealous" partner as a row over her daughter got out of control, a court has heard.

Loud bang heard before flat block fire

Loud bang heard before flat block fire

Emergency services were called to the scene of a late-night blaze after a balcony caught fire and spread to a neighbouring property.

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‘People will be lost without it’: Villagers rally to save 230-year-old pub

‘People will be lost without it’: Villagers rally to save 230-year-old pub

Residents are coming together in an attempt to save a pub described as the ‘heart of the village’ from closure.

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Police incident sparks gridlock around Bluewater

Police incident sparks gridlock around Bluewater

A police emergency near Bluewater caused major tailbacks after an A-road had to be closed for several hours.

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Trial begins after lover ‘murdered’ in Peru

Trial begins after lover ‘murdered’ in Peru

The landmark trial of a 46-year-old man accused of killing his partner and dumping her body has started.

Thousands expected at community festival

Thousands expected at community festival

Organisers are hoping for fun in the sun as a major event returns this weekend.

GP surgery out of special measures and rated ‘Good’

GP surgery out of special measures and rated ‘Good’

A doctors’ practice has been taken out of special measures and seen its rating bumped up after making ‘significant improvements’.

Fears as super-size ‘laughing gas’ canisters dumped across village

Fears as super-size ‘laughing gas’ canisters dumped across village

Villagers have been left frustrated by an increase in large laughing gas canisters being dumped in a car park and other public places.

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Six-mile tailbacks ahead of Dartford crossing

Six-mile tailbacks ahead of Dartford crossing

Motorists are currently facing long queues on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel.

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Power cut leaves thousands without electricity

Power cut leaves thousands without electricity

Thousands of homes lost power after a high-voltage underground cable developed a fault.

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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