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Delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

Delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

Motorists are facing queues on the M25 near the Crossing owing to reports of a broken down vehicle.

‘We did our homework on them very thoroughly’

‘We did our homework on them very thoroughly’

Boss Steve McKimm refused to take Cray Valley PM’s FA Trophy third qualifying round tie at Ramsgate lightly.

‘It is just an absolute tragedy’: Customers ‘in tears’ after iconic repair shop closes

‘It is just an absolute tragedy’: Customers ‘in tears’ after iconic repair shop closes

Shoppers have expressed their sadness at the loss of a beloved family-run shop in the middle of a town after 60 years.

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Pair charged after suspected carjackings

Pair charged after suspected carjackings

Two suspects have been charged after reports that two vehicles were taken in alleged carjackings.

Government stalls on £9bn crossing decision

Government stalls on £9bn crossing decision

An expected decision on the controversial £9bn Lower Thames Crossing has been delayed yet again.

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Dartford boss out but not down

Dartford boss out but not down

Manager Ady Pennock was full of praise for Dartford’s FA Cup display - despite his team exiting the competition.

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Boardroom changes lead to resignation of boss

Boardroom changes lead to resignation of boss

An Isthmian South East side are on the look-out for a new manager.

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A-road shut for hours after woman injured in incident near hospital

A-road shut for hours after woman injured in incident near hospital

A woman was injured in an incident that blocked traffic in both directions on a key road near a hospital.

Aqua park and cold water swimming approved in shopping centre lake

Aqua park and cold water swimming approved in shopping centre lake

Permission has been granted for an aqua park and cold water swimming in a lake at a shopping centre.

Prolific thief who stole cars and perfume jailed

Prolific thief who stole cars and perfume jailed

A serial thief who stole cars from people’s drives and thousands of pounds worth of perfume from shops has been jailed.

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Fruit machines smashed and cash stolen in raid on club

Fruit machines smashed and cash stolen in raid on club

A social club has been forced to close after thieves ripped open fire doors, smashed games machines and stole cash.

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New stroke unit opens at hospital

New stroke unit opens at hospital

The specialist centre is the second to open in Kent and has the capacity to care for 800 patients a year.

Heartbreak as town’s florist shuts after 60 years

Heartbreak as town’s florist shuts after 60 years

A florist has shut its doors after more than six decades in a town after rising costs made it “impossible” to continue operating.

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‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

A mum whose daughter choked at nursery is raising money to equip childcare settings with life-saving anti-choking device.

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Kent man embarks on tractor ride across UK – travelling at top speed of 13mph

Kent man embarks on tractor ride across UK – travelling at top speed of 13mph

A retired farmer is travelling 1,500 miles across the country in his Massey Ferguson 135 to raise money for charity.

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‘Callous’ thief followed victim home to steal necklace

‘Callous’ thief followed victim home to steal necklace

A “callous” thief has been jailed after following her elderly victim home to steal her jewellery.

‘He thought he just needed rest - then he was put in a coma’

‘He thought he just needed rest - then he was put in a coma’

A loving wife has re-lived the harrowing moments after her husband developed sepsis and the devastating impact it has had on his life.

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Pennock: Let’s be quick out the blocks

Pennock: Let’s be quick out the blocks

Manager Ady Pennock has urged his Dartford players to start their big FA Cup tie on the front foot this weekend.

Bikers flee after smashing van window

Bikers flee after smashing van window

Police are looking for witnesses after a van driver sat in horror as bikers smashed his window then fled.

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‘Doctors thought my daughter had autism but Google led me to her real diagnosis’

‘Doctors thought my daughter had autism but Google led me to her real diagnosis’

A mum-of-two who only discovered her daughter had a rare genetic disorder after Googling her symptoms is now raising awareness of the condition.

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