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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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Milk crate thrown during attempted bike robbery

Milk crate thrown during attempted bike robbery

A brick-wielding gang member allegedly confronted a man and tried to steal his bike while another threw a crate of milk during the suspected robbery.

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Grandma converts £100k Land Rover for 'mammoth' African roadtrip

Grandma converts £100k Land Rover for 'mammoth' African roadtrip

A nomadic mechanic has converted her four-wheeler into a motorhome with a shower as part of a charity drive and fundraising mission through Africa.

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'I never thought I would make 100!'

'I never thought I would make 100!'

Being lively is the key to a long life according to 100-year-old Vera Manning.

Statues of Rolling Stones legends to be unveiled in Kent high street

Statues of Rolling Stones legends to be unveiled in Kent high street

Bronze statues of two Rolling Stones members are set to be installed in a Kent high street.

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Darts and Tonbridge see matches postponed

Darts and Tonbridge see matches postponed

Both Dartford and Tonbridge have seen this Saturday’s scheduled National League South matches called off due to frozen pitches.

Council leader slams efforts to erect 85ft mast

Council leader slams efforts to erect 85ft mast

Residents and council members are working to block repeated efforts by contractors to erect a 5G mast.

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'After everything I'd love to do it for her'

'After everything I'd love to do it for her'

An uncle is preparing to run the London Marathon in aid of a a brain tumour research charity after his niece was diagnosed following an eye test.

Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

Plans to transform part of an Asda car park into a drive-thru, tipped to be KFC, have been approved.

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