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Stolen car crashes into parked vehicles in narrow street

Stolen car crashes into parked vehicles in narrow street

A car that had been stolen ended up wedged on a pavement after crashing into vehicles parked in a narrow residential street.

Murderer jailed after fatal stabbing

Murderer jailed after fatal stabbing

A thug who stabbed a man to death after a restaurant row has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

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High street set to lose last remaining pub

High street set to lose last remaining pub

Punters could soon see the last pub on their high street vanish as plans to convert the boozer into a café with flats are set for approval.

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'I could have played in our back four'

'I could have played in our back four'

Dartford boss Alan Dowson claimed he could have played in the first half of their goalless draw with Bath on Saturday.

'If we waited for them we'd be floating down the Thames'

'If we waited for them we'd be floating down the Thames'

A flood-hit businessman has hit out at a council after being forced to pick up the bill for pumping water out of his workshop yet again.

Teen in fatal crash was just days away from starting university

Teen in fatal crash was just days away from starting university

Parents of a student who died in an accident involving a bin lorry say their son was a "kind, sensitive and caring young man".

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Report: Darts held at home

Report: Darts held at home

Both teams had a goal disallowed as Dartford failed to extend their winning home run on Saturday against Bath.

'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

A £250,000 skate park has been labelled a success after opening following a hard fought fundraising campaign.

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools have made it in the Sunday Times top schools in the southeast.

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Bring it on, urges Dowson

Bring it on, urges Dowson

Manager Alan Dowson has a clear message ahead of a crucial period in Dartford’s season - bring it on!

‘We need to stop drunken youths in our park’

‘We need to stop drunken youths in our park’

Frustrated residents have signed up to three new Neighbourhood Watch schemes that were started after numerous problems at a children's playground.

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'The poorest will suffer if ULEZ goes ahead'

'The poorest will suffer if ULEZ goes ahead'

A group of MPs have held talks with a transport minister to express their anger over plans to expand London's ULEZ zone to the border with Kent.

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Crossing closure warning as roadworks return

Crossing closure warning as roadworks return

Motorists have been warned about overnight closures for roadworks on one of the busiest routes in the county.

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Hilton hotel unveils multi-million pound refurb

Hilton hotel unveils multi-million pound refurb

A DoubleTree by Hilton has completed a refurbishment which includes an expansion and its new programme to use local produce in its restaurant.

Teen cycling marathon in memory of great-grandad

Teen cycling marathon in memory of great-grandad

A teenager is cycling a marathon on a static bike to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society in honour of close family and friends with the disease.

Concerns grow for missing woman as temperatures drop

Concerns grow for missing woman as temperatures drop

Police are growing increasingly worried for a woman who has been missing for a week.

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Reindeer in flying visit to 95-year-old's bedside

Reindeer in flying visit to 95-year-old's bedside

The delight on a care home resident's face was clear to see when a reindeer arrived at her bedside in a surprise visit to her room.

Long queues after crash near tunnel

Long queues after crash near tunnel

A crash on the M25 near the Dartford Tunnel is causing long delays for motorists.

Extinction Rebellion protesters who blockaded Amazon on Black Friday vow to go again

Extinction Rebellion protesters who blockaded Amazon on Black Friday vow to go again

Extinction Rebellion protesters who blockaded an Amazon warehouse have vowed to continue their climate change fight despite being convicted.

Schools selected as Apple training centres

Schools selected as Apple training centres

A new training centre for computing expertise has been set up to train teachers on the best use of Apple technology in the classroom.

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