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11th man convicted after 39 bodies found in lorry

11th man convicted after 39 bodies found in lorry

Another person has been convicted after admitting to playing a role in the transport of migrants who were later found dead in the back of a lorry.

Driver who caused death of racing legend avoids jail

Driver who caused death of racing legend avoids jail

A driver who caused the death of a motorbike racing legend made a “catastrophic mistake”, a court has been told.

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Darts skipper Bonner retires

Darts skipper Bonner retires

Dartford captain Tom Bonner has decided to retire from football.

Aldi reopens after month-long closure

Aldi reopens after month-long closure

A supermarket branch reopened this morning after closing more than a month ago for a revamp.

Ikea workers quiz Sunak on visit to Kent

Ikea workers quiz Sunak on visit to Kent

The Prime Minister was asked about hospital waiting times, interest rates and Boris Johnson in his third trip to Kent this month.

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Residents called by room numbers in ‘inadequate’ care home

Residents called by room numbers in ‘inadequate’ care home

A care home has been rated ‘inadequate’ by healthcare watchdogs following a surprise inspection.

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Blaze breaks out a home

Blaze breaks out a home

Firefighters have been tacklng a fire at a home this afternoon.

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CCTV released after assault left man with facial injuries

CCTV released after assault left man with facial injuries

A man was left with several injuries after being punched and kicked by two people who threw a bottle at him.

UK’s largest ball pit opens at Bluewater

UK’s largest ball pit opens at Bluewater

The sweet company Haribo has brought its Hide n Seekers experience to Kent this summer.

Weight limit signs hint at three-year road closure

Weight limit signs hint at three-year road closure

A new weight restriction to stop problem lorries around the area where a cliff collapsed suggest the road closure could last three years.

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£7.4 million ward remains unused after almost 18 months

£7.4 million ward remains unused after almost 18 months

A hospital ward is still closed nearly 18 months after it was due to open to help ease the demands on the service.

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Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

Police have confirmed a person was found dead on the tracks after an incident at a railway station.

‘He was having up to six seizures every ten seconds’

‘He was having up to six seizures every ten seconds’

A teenager who had fits from birth has been seven years without seizures thanks to an innovative surgery.

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‘Nuisance bikers are terrorising our community’

‘Nuisance bikers are terrorising our community’

Residents fear a child will be killed if nuisance bikers continue to race around the streets and on pavements.

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Hospitals launch new lounges to free up hospital beds

Hospitals launch new lounges to free up hospital beds

Government funding has meant some hospitals have opened areas aiming to reduce A&E waiting times.

‘Outstanding in all areas’

‘Outstanding in all areas’

A secondary school has been rated outstanding after its recent Ofsted inspection as others around the county are being downgraded.

Van breakdown causes long tailbacks

Van breakdown causes long tailbacks

Drivers are facing miles of tailbacks after a van broke down in the Dartford Tunnel, with queues stretching along the A2.

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Marquee names not on Dowson’s wish-list

Marquee names not on Dowson’s wish-list

Dartford boss Alan Dowson wants to turn his new recruits into stars this season instead.

Drug dealer jailed for 10 years

Drug dealer jailed for 10 years

A drug dealer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after detectives proved he was responsible for supplying cocaine in bulk.

Holland & Barrett at Bluewater undergoes revamp

Holland & Barrett at Bluewater undergoes revamp

The health and wellness retailer has unveiled a new look for one of its branches which was fitted using 100% recyclable materials.

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