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Sports bar shut by council after reaching 'tipping point'

Sports bar shut by council after reaching 'tipping point'

Police were called to help council officers shut down a sports bar shortly after its owners had applied to extend its licence.

Bomb squad joins police investigation

Bomb squad joins police investigation

A bomb disposal team has joined police officers searching a home over the past five days.

Pub reopened by ex-England football star after major revamp

Pub reopened by ex-England football star after major revamp

Former footballer Razor Ruddock joined pub-goers for a drink when the venue reopened its doors after a huge makeover.

'We had a friendship you never thought would go away'

'We had a friendship you never thought would go away'

The friend of a mum-of-two who passed away suddenly has paid tribute to her.

Dowson: Wilks needs game time

Dowson: Wilks needs game time

Dartford boss Alan Dowson is standing by his decision to let Dan Wilks go out on loan - despite being forced into the market for another keeper.

Lorry causes chaos at Dartford tunnel

Lorry causes chaos at Dartford tunnel

Traffic jams are beginning to ease after a lorry's brakes were locked on at the Dartford Tunnel causing misery to motorists.

Forensic officers at property for four days

Forensic officers at property for four days

A large police presence has been spotted after a house was targeted in an aggravated burglary.

MP calls for Just Stop Oil to be 'treated as terrorists'

MP calls for Just Stop Oil to be 'treated as terrorists'

An MP has called for climate change protesters who scaled the Dartford Crossing, causing days of misery, to be treated as a criminal organisation.

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Festival of Light back in town

Festival of Light back in town

A popular lights festival is coming back with a lantern parade, live music, and a firework display.

Is your dog the next opera superstar?

Is your dog the next opera superstar?

The search is on for a pooch to win a place in the spotlight of an opera production.

Coca-Cola truck heading to shopping centre

Coca-Cola truck heading to shopping centre

A global drinks company has announced its iconic red truck will be visiting a venue in Kent.

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Charges after 'catapult fired at police officer'

Charges after 'catapult fired at police officer'

A 53-year-old has been charged over allegedly firing a catapult at an officer during a chase.

Multi-vehicle crash on M25

Multi-vehicle crash on M25

There are long delays after an accident involving a car and a lorry.

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Christmas switch-on kicks off town's festive calendar

Christmas switch-on kicks off town's festive calendar

There were stars galore as the countdown to Christmas got under way in one town.

American brand opens first UK store at Bluewater

American brand opens first UK store at Bluewater

An American chain that's the US equivalent of Lush or The Body Shop has opened a branch at Bluewater.

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Charlotte has foundations to do even better

Charlotte has foundations to do even better

Dartford judo player Charlotte Jenman says her support network can take her far in 2023.

Dowson: Treat it like a FA Cup final

Dowson: Treat it like a FA Cup final

Manager Alan Dowson has demanded a performance full of heart and desire from Dartford this evening.

England fan covered in flags sings Vindaloo in streets

England fan covered in flags sings Vindaloo in streets

World Cup fever may not be as hot as it's been in recent years, but one Kent man is showing plenty of spirit ahead of the tournament.

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Clarks store to permanently close

Clarks store to permanently close

A branch of a shoe shop has shut its doors just weeks after another closed.

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Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

A driver who was spotted by cops drinking in his car at a petrol station has been banned from the road.

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