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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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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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