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‘It’s a great relief to finally get the diggers in’ - work begins on sports ground

‘It’s a great relief to finally get the diggers in’ - work begins on sports ground

Work has begun to turn a derelict golf driving range into a rugby club ground which will also benefit other sports clubs.

Ambitious Darts ready to rise again

Ambitious Darts ready to rise again

Chairman Steve Irving has laid out Dartford’s objectives for the next five years - with a return to the National League the ultimate goal.

Rat droppings uncovered at B&M where pests ‘chew through warehouse stock’

Rat droppings uncovered at B&M where pests ‘chew through warehouse stock’

A discount shop has been hit with a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found evidence of rats and pallets of food left outside for weeks.

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Lanes reopen on M25 after crash

Lanes reopen on M25 after crash

The police and fire service were called to a smash on the M25, resulting in long tailbacks for commuters.

Date confirmed for historic greyhound track closure

Date confirmed for historic greyhound track closure

The owners of an iconic dog racing track have confirmed the date its track will be closing following a consultation period with staff.

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Woman at centre of murder probe died from stab wounds

Woman at centre of murder probe died from stab wounds

An inquest has opened into the death of a 39-year-old woman found in a bedroom with fatal injuries to the head, neck and chest.

Delays clear on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

Delays clear on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

There were long delays on the M25 during the morning rush hour after a crash involving two cars, a lorry and a van.

Team’s new driver has unfinished business

Team’s new driver has unfinished business

Fawkham-based Un-Limited Motorsport’s new signing Dexter Patterson has plenty of motivation on his return to the British Touring Car Championship.

Bluewater zipwire operators look to open new kitchen

Bluewater zipwire operators look to open new kitchen

An activity centre with a zipwire, skydive experience, aerial trek course and cold water swimming wants to start serving hot food.

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Thief ‘spat, bit and headbutted’ officers as he ‘didn’t like handcuffs’

Thief ‘spat, bit and headbutted’ officers as he ‘didn’t like handcuffs’

A violent thief lashed out at officers on two occasions when they went to apprehend him as he didn’t like being put in handcuffs.

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Future of vital sports club in doubt after government rejects 'back of fag packet' bid

Future of vital sports club in doubt after government rejects 'back of fag packet' bid

A closed sports centre described as the “heart of the community” faces an uncertain future after a funding bid was rejected in a scathing takedown.

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Popular beauty store returning to shopping centre

Popular beauty store returning to shopping centre

A beauty branch is set to open at Bluewater this year after closing its previous branch back in 2012.

Shocking footage shows dogs being ‘dragged’ by the side of car

Shocking footage shows dogs being ‘dragged’ by the side of car

A dashcam video shows two dogs being dragged by the side of a car on a main road, prompting an RSPCA investigation.

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BMW flips onto roof and damages four other cars in ‘crazy’ crash

BMW flips onto roof and damages four other cars in ‘crazy’ crash

Footage has been captured of the trail of destruction left by a BMW which crashed into a car park wall and several other vehicles.

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Hill’s wonder blunder!

Hill’s wonder blunder!

Dartford captain Josh Hill was so surprised by his 35-yard wonder strike, he forgot to do his goal celebration!

Tributes paid to auto parts boss who was a ‘true gent’

Tributes paid to auto parts boss who was a ‘true gent’

The “well loved” owner of a motor accessories store who spent every moment he could making sure everyone had the parts they needed has died, aged 78.

New dates for major motorway junction closure

New dates for major motorway junction closure

The planned closure of a busy motorway junction for a new safety barrier to be installed will go-ahead later this month.

‘This rescue centre has been my life for 16 years - now it’s all at risk’

‘This rescue centre has been my life for 16 years - now it’s all at risk’

A dog rescue centre owner says she has been left “heartbroken” after being told again the kennels she currently rents have been put up for sale.

It’s not normally your centre-half that’s a matchwinner!

It’s not normally your centre-half that’s a matchwinner!

Dartford assistant manager Roland Edge believes their squad is littered with potential matchwinners.

Police force slams watchdog’s ‘flawed’ murder-suicide probe

Police force slams watchdog’s ‘flawed’ murder-suicide probe

A police force has slammed a watchdog’s “flawed” investigation into a control room manager after a mum-of-two was shot by her partner.

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