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Part of Dartford Crossing closed after serious accident

Part of Dartford Crossing closed after serious accident

A crash involving a van and a lorry caused miles of queues at the Dartford Crossing.

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Teenager hit by car near school

Teenager hit by car near school

A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

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'Bridge protesters left me £2k down after missed flight'

'Bridge protesters left me £2k down after missed flight'

A dad says he's been left out of pocket after missing a flight due to protests on the Dartford Crossing.

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Practice makes perfect for Darts midfielder

Practice makes perfect for Darts midfielder

The hard work paid off for Dartford midfielder Samir Carruthers in their win over Tonbridge.

Dartford Crossing protest finally ended

Dartford Crossing protest finally ended

Police tackling the protest on the QEII Bridge have brought down and arrested two men, with traffic returning after 42 hours.

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Man sexually assaulted Girl Guide in Boots

Man sexually assaulted Girl Guide in Boots

A man has been sentenced after sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a train station.

Logistics boss slams Just Stop Oil protesters

Logistics boss slams Just Stop Oil protesters

The boss of a logistics firm says the actions of an environmentalist group are "irresponsible, irrational, and incredibly dangerous".

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Drive-in cinema to return to Bluewater

Drive-in cinema to return to Bluewater

A popular drive-in cinema is set to return this festive season, showing Christmas favourites such as It's a Wonderful Life and Elf.

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What is being done to end bridge protest?

What is being done to end bridge protest?

With protesters still camped out above the Dartford Crossing, how long can drivers expect the bridge to remain closed?

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Fireworks aimed at Just Stop Oil protesters

Fireworks aimed at Just Stop Oil protesters

Viral footage shows campaigners suspended from Dartford Crossing being shot at by fireworks.

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School's new £12.8m classrooms unveiled

School's new £12.8m classrooms unveiled

A college has opened a new theatre, music, food and digital centre to to help create "the next generation of artists".

'Boy racers are wrecking people's lives'

'Boy racers are wrecking people's lives'

Cameras will be installed by a local authority to identify and prosecute "boy racers" after residents have been complaining for more than five years.

Aerial footage shows Just Stop Oil bridge chaos

Aerial footage shows Just Stop Oil bridge chaos

This morning marks the second day that the Dartford Crossing has been closed by the two men who scaled the bridge yesterday.

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'Firefighters had to help me out of my flat due to broken lift'

'Firefighters had to help me out of my flat due to broken lift'

A disabled man who uses a wheelchair is struggling to leave his home as a broken lift forces him to walk six flights of stairs.

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Former prison officer had child with killer inmate

Former prison officer had child with killer inmate

A prison officer has been sentenced after having sexual relations with a convicted murderer in his cell.

Nursery brand opens in M&S

Nursery brand opens in M&S

A Kent M&S store is now one of three nationwide to home Mamas & Papas, selling over 700 products.

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Two women die in M20 crash

Two women die in M20 crash

Two women have died following a crash on the M20 involving four vehicles.

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Falklands veteran honours Covid heroes

Falklands veteran honours Covid heroes

Falklands war veteran Simon Weston has presented awards to frontline workers to thank them for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Second murder charge after man, 23, stabbed

Second murder charge after man, 23, stabbed

A Kent man is one of two people accused of murder following the stabbing of a 23-year-old man.

Tributes to Kent woman found dead in Peru

Tributes to Kent woman found dead in Peru

The family and friends of a woman found in a shallow grave in South America have paid tribute.

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