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Three in, three out at Dartford

Three in, three out at Dartford

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has reshaped his squad for the final eight games of the season.

Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

The toilets at a pirate-themed playground have been closed to undergo a makeover to help make them easier to clean.

Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

A Kent MP’s bill aimed at overturning the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been blocked in the House of Commons.

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Pennock calms noise surrounding ex-boss’ return

Pennock calms noise surrounding ex-boss’ return

Dartford manager Ady Pennock says his side must ignore the hype over Alan Dowson’s return to Princes Park this weekend.

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‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

This week the Kent Politics Podcast welcomes Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite who shares his views on the state of politics.

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‘We have to live on this land – there are no other options’

‘We have to live on this land – there are no other options’

A family of Show People say they had no choice but to illegally move onto green belt land as the county’s Traveller sites are full.

Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Fly-tippers have led to a road being shut again after trees and branch were spotted blocking the route.

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Calls to restore storm-damaged village sign

Calls to restore storm-damaged village sign

A parish council is appealing for help to replace its village sign after it was damaged in a storm.

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Huge queues after accident closes tunnel

Huge queues after accident closes tunnel

A crash on a major motorway is causing huge traffic jams.

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Pizza plans submitted for third time

Pizza plans submitted for third time

Proposals to turn a derelict pub into a pizza takeaway have returned four years after they were first refused.

Roof replacement plans for ‘vital’ theatre after crumbling concrete scare

Roof replacement plans for ‘vital’ theatre after crumbling concrete scare

Plans have been submitted to replace the roof of a town’s entertainment venue which was forced to shut following the discovery of unsafe concrete.

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Country lane shut after wooden posts fly-tipped

Country lane shut after wooden posts fly-tipped

A large pile of wood with nails sticking from it has forced the closure of a country lane.

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Tributes paid to ‘Mr Dartford’

Tributes paid to ‘Mr Dartford’

Dartford co-chairman Dave Skinner, one of the key men behind the club’s rebirth, has passed away.

Ticket prices slashed as Dartford call for fan support

Ticket prices slashed as Dartford call for fan support

Relegation-threatened Dartford have slashed admission prices for the remainder of the season to help give the team a boost ahead of a crucial run-in.

Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

An animal rescue team leapt into an icy cold lake to help an Egyptian goose who had fishing wire wrapped around her feet.

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‘Dangerous’ lorry driver who was four times the limit on M25 avoids jail

‘Dangerous’ lorry driver who was four times the limit on M25 avoids jail

A 34-year-old driver who was spotted driving erratically on the motorway has avoided a prison sentence but lost his licence.

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‘Luxury’ homes at former manor hospital still up for grabs

‘Luxury’ homes at former manor hospital still up for grabs

Family homes built on the plot of a former Victorian manor house turned private hospital have now all nearly been sold.

Tool shop to be knocked down for new social homes

Tool shop to be knocked down for new social homes

Plans to demolish a discount shop and build two new buildings in its place for social housing have been given the green light.

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Construction firm fined after roofer plummets from scaffold to his death

Construction firm fined after roofer plummets from scaffold to his death

A housebuilder has been fined thousands of pounds after a subcontractor fell from unsafe scaffolding and died.

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Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

A countywide crackdown on suspected anti-social drivers has seen several vehicles seized and various arrests made by police.

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