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Six-mile tailbacks on M25 after three-lorry crash

Six-mile tailbacks on M25 after three-lorry crash

There are huge delays on the approach to the Dartford Crossing after a tunnel had to be closed following a three-vehicle crash.

Crash near Bluewater causing M25 traffic

Crash near Bluewater causing M25 traffic

Motorists are facing delays after a crash on the motorway.

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Darts trio on the mend

Darts trio on the mend

Manager Alan Dowson hopes Dartford could receive a triple fitness boost ahead of their second successive run of two matches in less than 48 hours.

Hundreds of homes still without internet after cliff collapse

Hundreds of homes still without internet after cliff collapse

Internet connection has still not been restored to more than one thousand homes 10 days after it was lost following a major landslide.

Murder charge after alleyway stabbing

Murder charge after alleyway stabbing

A 19-year-old teenager has been charged with murder after another young man was found stabbed to death in an alleyway near the high street.

Disabled man comes to rescue of neighbours after cliff collapse

Disabled man comes to rescue of neighbours after cliff collapse

A disabled man collected bottles of water and hand delivered them to his neighbours after a landslip left a block of flats without water.

Huge 'football-themed air dome' coming to Bluewater

Huge 'football-themed air dome' coming to Bluewater

Plans to build a huge sports dome and family entertainment centre in the middle of a car park at Kent's biggest shopping centre have been approved.

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Dad celebrates end of marriage with 'Just Divorced' car

Dad celebrates end of marriage with 'Just Divorced' car

A dad has marked the end of his 23-year marriage by driving a specially modified car around his home town.

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Tributes line alleyway after teen dies in stabbing

Tributes line alleyway after teen dies in stabbing

Candles, messages, balloons and dozens of bouquets of flowers have been left in tribute to a stabbing victim.

Plant nursery set to be transformed into homes

Plant nursery set to be transformed into homes

A developer has won approval to tweak its plans and build 60 new homes on the site of a former plant nursery.

Cliff collapse declared 'major incident'

Cliff collapse declared 'major incident'

A cliff collapse which left thousands without broadband and damaged a demolition firm's warehouse has been declared a major incident by the council.

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Bluewater to be powered by 3,200 solar panels

Bluewater to be powered by 3,200 solar panels

Thousands of solar panels are to be installed on the shopping centre's roof to help it become more environmentally friendly.

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A2 blocked after crash

A2 blocked after crash

Miles of traffic queued after a reported crash between a car and motorcycle.

'People are taking their lives into their own hands'

'People are taking their lives into their own hands'

Concerned residents are calling for changes to make their road safer after a number of near-misses.

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Teenager, 18, confirmed dead after alleyway stabbing

Teenager, 18, confirmed dead after alleyway stabbing

An 18-year-old has been confirmed dead and two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing in an alleyway.

Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

A hand-built car manufacturer is moving to bigger premises on its 50th anniversary year which will boost its production capacity by half.

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Major route set to close overnight

Major route set to close overnight

Drivers are being warned to plan their journeys ahead of weekend road closures for maintenance work.

Man stabbed multiple times in alleyway

Man stabbed multiple times in alleyway

Two men have been arrested after a man suffered multiple stab wounds during a reported assault in an alleyway.

Fears for Kent's 'most photographed pub'

Fears for Kent's 'most photographed pub'

The future of a village pub could be in jeopardy after it emerged the iconic venue is set to go under the hammer.

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Thousands without internet after alarming cliff collapse

Thousands without internet after alarming cliff collapse

Households have reported little to no internet connection and trouble accessing water following a landslide on a major A-road.

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