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Frustration as Dart Charge “issues” continue

24 September 2023
Frustration as Dart Charge “issues” continue

Motorists eligible for the Dartford Crossing’s Local Residents Discount Scheme have found they are unable to upload their documents to the website.

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Bistro named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

22 September 2023
Bistro named after sunken ship suddenly shuts after just 80 days

A bistro named after a sunken warship has ceased trading inside a hotel after being open for just a few months.

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Final Wilko store closures announced

22 September 2023
Final Wilko store closures announced

It has been confirmed the remaining Wilko stores will close by early October.

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‘It used to be an idyllic village – now it's a dumping ground for homes'

22 September 2023
‘It used to be an idyllic village – now it's a dumping ground for homes'

Villagers say their tight-knit community has become ‘sad and depressed’ due to its swelling population and disappearing fields and orchards.

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‘Chaos’ on main road after car breaks down

21 September 2023
‘Chaos’ on main road after car breaks down

Motorists have reported rush hour chaos on a motorway slip road caused by a broken-down car.

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Van goes up in flames prompting road closure

21 September 2023
Van goes up in flames prompting road closure

Emergency services have been scrambled after a van went up in flames prompting a road closure.

Drunk thug smashed up high street shops and kicked police officer

21 September 2023
Drunk thug smashed up high street shops and kicked police officer

A rowdy drunk smashed up high street shops before kicking a police officer.

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Search over as missing girl found safe

21 September 2023
Search over as missing girl found safe

A missing 14-year-old girl has been found safe.

Arrests made after stolen Nike trainers siezed

21 September 2023
Arrests made after stolen Nike trainers siezed

Police are urging people to check CCTV and dashcam footage after a duo suspected of breaking into vehicles were detained by officers.

Crash outside school prompts main road closure

20 September 2023
Crash outside school prompts main road closure

Part of a main road had to close outside a school following a crash.

‘I lost my wedding ring after just three weeks but a detectorist found it’

20 September 2023
‘I lost my wedding ring after just three weeks but a detectorist found it’

A newlywed who lost his wedding ring in the sea after just three weeks has been reunited with his jewellery thanks to a metal detectorist.

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Person killed after being hit by train

20 September 2023
Person killed after being hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train.

Shoplifter snatches alcohol worth £1,700 from Asda

20 September 2023
Shoplifter snatches alcohol worth £1,700 from Asda

A prolific shoplifter targeted a single Asda on eight occasions – snatching £1,700 worth of alcohol.

A249 to be reduced to one lane for five months

20 September 2023
A249 to be reduced to one lane for five months

Part of a busy dual carriageway is being whittled down to one lane until February as work continues on a multi-million-pound flyover.

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Peugeot driver caught on dash-cam running temporary red light

20 September 2023
Peugeot driver caught on dash-cam running temporary red light

A motorist fed up with village road works overtook a stationary car on the A2 to skip traffic lights.

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Medieval saints commemorated at cathedral

20 September 2023
Medieval saints commemorated at cathedral

New shrine markers have been placed in front of a cathedral’s high altar to commemorate two 7th Century bishops.

Wilko stores’ closure dates confirmed

19 September 2023
Wilko stores’ closure dates confirmed

Five more Wilko stores in Kent have had their closing dates confirmed by the national chain’s bosses.

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Car fire near Dartford Crossing causes long delays

19 September 2023
Car fire near Dartford Crossing causes long delays

Video footage has captured a car on fire which is causing traffic on the M25.

Tiny puppy left for dead in Morrisons bag

19 September 2023
Tiny puppy left for dead in Morrisons bag

A three-week-old dog was rushed to the vet after being found with a parasite infestation and anaemia.

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Crumbling RAAC found at another school

19 September 2023
Crumbling RAAC found at another school

The Department for Education has identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in another building in the county.

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