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Tunnel closure for new bridge work

Tunnel closure for new bridge work

Part of the Blackwall Tunnel is to close for a weekend so a new walkway can be installed.

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Alleyway cordoned off after man suffers head injuries

Alleyway cordoned off after man suffers head injuries

A man has been taken to hospital following reports of an assault which led to police and forensics taping off an alleyway near a children's play park.

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Three-mile queues after two-car accident

Three-mile queues after two-car accident

Drivers are being warned to allow more time for their journeys after two lanes of a major route were closed following an accident.

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Car mounts pavement following police chase

Car mounts pavement following police chase

A man has been arrested following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle which was driving on false plates.

Alcoholic tried to attack wife and abused police

Alcoholic tried to attack wife and abused police

An alcoholic who tried to attack his wife when she asked him to leave their home, has been ordered to complete rehabilitation sessions.

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Drama as hundreds evacuated from Bluewater

Drama as hundreds evacuated from Bluewater

Emergency services were called to the scene after a mass evacuation of the Bluewater shopping centre.

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Armed police outside home after 'man seen with firearm'

Armed police outside home after 'man seen with firearm'

A number of officers were seen outside a residential property near a retail park after reports of a man carrying a gun.

Survival of the fittest!

Survival of the fittest!

Promotion-chasing Dartford boss Alan Dowson thinks it’ll be a dog-eat-dog world at the business end of the season.

Flasher in woolly hat spotted exposing himself three times

Flasher in woolly hat spotted exposing himself three times

Three reports of indecent exposure by a flasher wearing just a woolly hat have been made over two days.

Odaudu close to Darts comeback

Odaudu close to Darts comeback

Young defender Sam Odaudu’s absence has hit Dartford hard, according to manager Alan Dowson.

Cartel bosses who idolised Krays jailed after £1.6m drugs bust on M25

Cartel bosses who idolised Krays jailed after £1.6m drugs bust on M25

Two men who headed a drugs gang have been jailed after a £1.6 million drugs bust in Kent was linked to them.

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Future of 184-year-old pub boarded up for months

Future of 184-year-old pub boarded up for months

An application has been submitted to demolish a historic pub and replace it with flats.

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Bluewater's top attraction to more than double in capacity

Bluewater's top attraction to more than double in capacity

Plans have been approved to more than double the yearly visitors to Bluewater's biggest tourist draw.

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Supermarket's bid to extend delivery hours refused

Supermarket's bid to extend delivery hours refused

A Lidl's attempt to extend its delivery hours has been rejected due to concerns it would disturb neighbouring residents.

Awash with colour at Kent's biggest Holi festival

Awash with colour at Kent's biggest Holi festival

More than 1,000 people turned out to enjoy a colourful Indian festival marking the arrival of spring.

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'New timetable leaves me stranded at night'

'New timetable leaves me stranded at night'

People relying on trains are being forced to cancel social plans and risk being left at dark stations after timetable changes.

The video that could have saved Sarah

The video that could have saved Sarah

Video footage of Wayne Couzens driving around a McDonald's drive-thru just days before he kidnapped Sarah Everard has been released.

'They might be older, but they still have a lifetime of love to give'

'They might be older, but they still have a lifetime of love to give'

A charity is appealing for adopters to rehome older cats, after figures show senior moggies are more likely to be left in shelters.

New £1.2m pirate park finally set to open

New £1.2m pirate park finally set to open

A long-awaited pirate themed play park invited competition winners along to a sneak preview before its opening date.

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Teen arrested after girl attacked

Teen arrested after girl attacked

A 15-year-old girl was arrested after another attacked and taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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