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Takeaway delivery vehicles putting 'lives at risk' in pedestrian-only zones

Takeaway delivery vehicles putting 'lives at risk' in pedestrian-only zones

A dad fears for his children's safety due to delivery drivers and riders using pedestrian-only zones, as a council considers installing bollards.

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Driver suffers fractured eye socket in Dartford tunnel assault

Driver suffers fractured eye socket in Dartford tunnel assault

A driver was attacked in a layby after getting into a “road rage” altercation with people in two vans.

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Pirate-themed play park opening date announced

Pirate-themed play park opening date announced

A new £1.2 million pirate-themed playground is set to have its grand opening in just over a month.

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'He never complained and soldiered on'

'He never complained and soldiered on'

A woman who lost her dad to a rare brain disease is raising awareness so people are able to spot the symptoms.

Revamped gym set to reopen after huge overhaul

Revamped gym set to reopen after huge overhaul

A gym where Team GB Olympic weightlifters trained is undergoing a refit and will be "for everyone" when it reopens.

Taco Bell opens ninth Kent branch

Taco Bell opens ninth Kent branch

The Mexican-inspired fast-food chain has opened another store in a Kent high street.

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Makeover of children's play areas continues

Makeover of children's play areas continues

A second play area is receiving a facelift as part of a programme of improvements across a town's parks.

Teens arrested after police chase stolen motorbikes

Teens arrested after police chase stolen motorbikes

Two teenagers were arrested after a police chase involving a helicopter led to the recovery of two stolen motorbikes.

Knife thug who tried to kill girl jailed for 26 years

Knife thug who tried to kill girl jailed for 26 years

An "angry and possessive" boyfriend who stabbed his ex 22 times has been jailed for more than 26 years after being convicted of attempted murder.

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Weed smoker fined after cops search home

Weed smoker fined after cops search home

A weed smoker was found with three separate amounts of cannabis in his home when police searched it over an unrelated matter.

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Nursery is Kent's first to achieve sixth outstanding Ofsted rating

Nursery is Kent's first to achieve sixth outstanding Ofsted rating

A day nursery has achieved its sixth Outstanding Ofsted rating after an unannounced inspection, becoming the county's first to do so.

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Nitrous oxide ban proposal welcomed by community litter-pickers

Nitrous oxide ban proposal welcomed by community litter-pickers

A total ban on the sale of nitrous oxide is being welcomed by volunteers who spend hours cleaning them from our streets.

BBC The Traitors star says exit was 'blessing in disguise'

BBC The Traitors star says exit was 'blessing in disguise'

The star of TV hit The Traitors has talked about how her exit from the show ended up being a good thing due to a personal tragedy.

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Waste criminal jailed for 16 months

Waste criminal jailed for 16 months

A man has been put behind bars after his lorry was used to dump rubbish at a business park, leaving firms with a £3,000 clean-up bill.

Junction work for 750-home plan to last 12 weeks

Junction work for 750-home plan to last 12 weeks

The first stage of construction for a huge new housing development is set to start this weekend.

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No cause for alarm

No cause for alarm

Manager Alan Dowson is keeping things in perspective after successive league losses for promotion-chasing Dartford.

Van driver who led police on 100mph chase escapes ban

Van driver who led police on 100mph chase escapes ban

Footage shows how a driver showed "shocking disregard for other road users" and was lucky not to crash during a 100mph police chase.

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Hole finally fixed after 10 weeks

Hole finally fixed after 10 weeks

A large hole which appeared in a pavement has finally been fixed - but it's been a long wait.

Herschel's flying start to latest loan

Herschel's flying start to latest loan

Winger Marvin Herschel has made a great start to his latest loan spell and Dartford boss Alan Dowson hopes to see him make the most of the stint.

Opening date confirmed for pirate-themed play park

Opening date confirmed for pirate-themed play park

A new £1.2 million pirate-themed playground in a town park is set to open soon.

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