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Safety fears after hole opens up in pavement

Safety fears after hole opens up in pavement

A large hole in a pavement and a water leak have led to fears for the safety of pedestrians trying to negotiate a main road.

'He may not be perfect - but he's definitely worth it'

'He may not be perfect - but he's definitely worth it'

A dog which has spent seven months at a shelter – five times longer than average – is still looking for a new companion to take him home.

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Two police chases involving helicopter end in arrests

Two police chases involving helicopter end in arrests

A man pleaded guilty to a number of driving offences and two others were charged after two chases involving a police helicopter on the same day.

New Lidl and roundabout planned for just off M25

New Lidl and roundabout planned for just off M25

The budget supermarket chain wants to build a new store and change the road layout at the entrance to a town as its expansion plans continue.

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Dozens attend protest against 85ft phone mast

Dozens attend protest against 85ft phone mast

Dozens of residents showed up for a protest against a phone mast which was set to be erected without consultation.

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First look inside revamped McDonald's with new drive-thru

First look inside revamped McDonald's with new drive-thru

A branch of the fast food giant has finally reopened after an extensive refurbishment that was delayed by several weeks.

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Love triangle leads to attack at greyhound track

Love triangle leads to attack at greyhound track

A jilted lover was recorded attacking his love rival at a race track after he became close to his ex-wife, it has been claimed.

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'Danger' road outside school made one-way

'Danger' road outside school made one-way

A one-way system has finally been introduced on a notoriously dangerous school road.

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Rail commuters face no trains

Rail commuters face no trains

Train services to London from Dartford suspended because of emergency repairs.

'You're only as good as your last game'

'You're only as good as your last game'

Dartford manager Alan Dowson says first-team places are at stake if costly errors continue.

Illegal gambling ring dismantled after police raid

Illegal gambling ring dismantled after police raid

A gambling ring that police say was illegal has been targeted during a pre-planned operation involving the fire service and council officers.

Demand for warehouse space 'remains strong' despite Amazon cutbacks

Demand for warehouse space 'remains strong' despite Amazon cutbacks

More warehouse space at a former power station has been snapped up despite countrywide cuts by big brands.

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Van driver commits 'indecent act' in front of teenage girls

Van driver commits 'indecent act' in front of teenage girls

A man wanted in connection with a report of indecent exposure in front of teenage girls is wanted by police.

'There's never anything on the shelves, we're heading elsewhere'

'There's never anything on the shelves, we're heading elsewhere'

Angry shoppers are deserting their main supermarket in their droves after becoming increasingly frustrated at empty shelves and a lack of open tills.

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Darts a different proposition

Darts a different proposition

Dartford boss Alan Dowson has made three new signings - and they could all play a part this weekend.

Retirement flats hit the market

Retirement flats hit the market

A housing estate featuring 34 new retirement apartments has welcomed its first set of new residents.

More rush hour delays as ticket machine remains out of action

More rush hour delays as ticket machine remains out of action

Frustrated commuters faced another day of rush hour delays after a railway station's only ticket machine was not fixed for a fourth day running.

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Crossing delays due to crash

Crossing delays due to crash

There are delays on the Dartford Crossing approach following reports of an accident involving multiple vehicles.

Council leader backs 'rebellion' over ULEZ camera plans

Council leader backs 'rebellion' over ULEZ camera plans

A council leader has backed London councils threatening to block the installation of new cameras to enforce the ultra low emission zone expansion.

Ticket machine failure causes huge rush hour queues

Ticket machine failure causes huge rush hour queues

Huge queues formed outside a train station and forced commuters to miss their trains during rush hour due to a faulty ticket machine.

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