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Micropub licence revoked after police CCTV uncovers alleged ‘drug use and supply’

Micropub licence revoked after police CCTV uncovers alleged ‘drug use and supply’

A town centre pub’s licence has been removed after police submitted video footage they said showed alleged drug use on-site by staff and customers.

Weekend road works branded ‘major inconvenience’

Weekend road works branded ‘major inconvenience’

Part of a busy route in and out of a town has been shut for works in what has been described as a “major inconvenience”.

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

An ex policeman who suffers with dementia and forgot to correctly display his blue badge has been handed a £95 fine for parking in a free car park.

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Last chance to salvage some honour

Last chance to salvage some honour

Dartford may be relegated but pride is at stake this weekend, and boss Ady Pennock wants to send the fans home happy after a season to forget.

Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

Celebrations for the patron saint of England will commence this weekend as hundreds of pupils prepare to take part in an annual parade.

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Children’s passports stolen in ‘early hours home burglaries’

Children’s passports stolen in ‘early hours home burglaries’

A man has been charged on suspicion of burglary after two homes were reportedly targeted in the early hours.

Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

A woman who claimed her male dominated employer failed to take into account she was suffering from the menopause has successfully sued them in court.

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Darts’ renaissance is already under way

Darts’ renaissance is already under way

Dartford boss Ady Pennock has got a head start in plotting his club’s return to National League South.

‘I was on The Apprentice and thought it was trash’

‘I was on The Apprentice and thought it was trash’

As The Apprentice concludes tonight, a former contestant lifts the lid on what it was really like (and how some candidates tried to escape).

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New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

Three new bungalows are being built on a “back land” site for pensioners as part of a drive to deliver more social housing.

‘Enough is enough’: Calls for government to pull the plug on ‘Dartford Disneyland’

‘Enough is enough’: Calls for government to pull the plug on ‘Dartford Disneyland’

Long drawn out plans for a multi-billion pound theme park in Kent have reached the end of the road, businesses and an MP say.

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Arrests after motorcyclist dies in police pursuit crash

Arrests after motorcyclist dies in police pursuit crash

Teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a motorcyclist after police pursued a driver on a motorway.

Motorway delays after van roof blocks lane

Motorway delays after van roof blocks lane

Huge queues have formed on a motorway after a van roof fell onto the road.

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New owners reveal ‘mini-golf and nursery plan’ for garden centre

New owners reveal ‘mini-golf and nursery plan’ for garden centre

A family-run garden centre that was put on the market last year for £5 million has been sold to new owners who have revealed fresh plans for it.

Person treated by paramedics after garage blaze

Person treated by paramedics after garage blaze

Firefighters spent hours tackling a blaze after it broke out in a garage.

‘Crate saved my dog’s life in 70mph crash’

‘Crate saved my dog’s life in 70mph crash’

A woman embroiled in a terrifying high-speed crash has heaped praise on a dog crate after her beloved pet escaped unscathed.

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Dartford relegated from National League South | Weekend round-up

Dartford relegated from National League South | Weekend round-up

Dartford have been relegated from National League South while play-off occupants Maidstone, Welling and relegated Dover were also in weekend action.

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Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

Tens of thousands of ULEZ fines haven’t been paid since the latest expansion despite motorists receiving threats from bailiffs, KentOnline can reveal.

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Quality the missing ingredient, says Pennock

Quality the missing ingredient, says Pennock

Dartford boss Ady Pennock says his side’s season has been blighted by an inability to cut out errors when it matters most.

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Girl, 9, distraught after finding kitten ‘decapitated’ behind home

Girl, 9, distraught after finding kitten ‘decapitated’ behind home

A young girl was left horrified after finding her kitten headless behind her home in a suspected attack by a cat killer.

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