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Thames Barrier closed amid flood warnings

Thames Barrier closed amid flood warnings

The Thames Barrier and other smaller defences along the Thames will be shut to protect the capital and parts of Kent at risk of flooding.

Dartford can't let cup exits define their season

Dartford can't let cup exits define their season

Dartford boss Steve King says it was essential they responded to their FA Trophy loss in positive fashion at the weekend.

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

Rail and road closures as strong winds return

The Dartford Bridge has been shut due to strong winds causing traffic for three miles while trains have also been cancelled as Storm Franklin arrives.

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'I don’t care how we play, as long as we keep winning'

'I don’t care how we play, as long as we keep winning'

Dartford boss Steve King puts points before performances - and has special praise for one player after their win over Bath on Saturday.

'Real life super hero' is still helping others

'Real life super hero' is still helping others

The family of a man who took his own life are determined to help those suffering from depression and stop others being devastated by suicide.

Report: Five in a row for Dartford

Report: Five in a row for Dartford

Dartford made it five wins in a row in National League South against Bath on Saturday.

Dad crushed under trailer at fairground

Dad crushed under trailer at fairground

A dad-of-nine who was crushed under a trailer after he helped set up a fairground ride died through misadventure, a jury has ruled.

Knife and drugs found after police search

Knife and drugs found after police search

A suspected drug dealer who tried to flee from police has been charged with supplying Class A drugs.

'I had visions of coming home without my son'

'I had visions of coming home without my son'

A dad who was paying for fuel when a car smashed into a garage forecourt has described having flashbacks and says it was pure luck his son wasn't hit.

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Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

Ambitions for another massive warehouse next to units occupied by Amazon and IKEA will be decided when the plans go before councillors.

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Did you catch criminals on CCTV?

Did you catch criminals on CCTV?

An investigation is under way after a motorhome was broken into and trashed.

Robber attacked delivery driver and stole car

Robber attacked delivery driver and stole car

A man assaulted a female delivery driver before making off in her car.

Six-mile queues after tunnel shut

Six-mile queues after tunnel shut

Emergency repairs at the Dartford Crossing have led to huge queues on the M25.

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Gym-goers slapped with £100 fines after car park change

Gym-goers slapped with £100 fines after car park change

Dozens of PureGym members have been hit with costly fines after changes to the on-site car park which the fitness chain says it has no control over.

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Olympic unveiling for new £20m leisure centre

Olympic unveiling for new £20m leisure centre

Sporting star Colin Jackson was on hand to unveil a town's new-look leisure centre following a £20 million regeneration project.

High-tech smart cameras to monitor town centre near-misses

High-tech smart cameras to monitor town centre near-misses

Traffic is set to be tracked in a busy town centre by new high-tech sensors aimed at reducing road accidents as part of a multi-million pound project.

Loneliest dog could soon find forever home after people rush to adopt him

Loneliest dog could soon find forever home after people rush to adopt him

An unlucky pooch waiting for his forever home for more than 200 days has had a rush of people looking to adopt him.

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Anger at 'chaotic' transport shake-up for special needs children

Anger at 'chaotic' transport shake-up for special needs children

Hundreds of children with special needs have been left in the dark over how they will get to school next week after changes to transport services.

Man rescued from van after crash

Man rescued from van after crash

Firefighters had to cut a man out of a van after it collied with a car.

Meeting date set for £2.5bn theme park plans

Meeting date set for £2.5bn theme park plans

The first formal meeting as part of the London Resort planning application process has been scheduled.

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