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Teen admits racially abusing footballer on social media

Teen admits racially abusing footballer on social media

A 15-year-old from Kent will start a programme of 'educational support' after sending an abusive message to a Championship footballer.

Suspects caught in the act stealing from Bluewater stores

Suspects caught in the act stealing from Bluewater stores

A pair of suspected thieves are being questioned after police were called to burglaries taking place at the shopping centre.

One game at a time warns Darts defender Essam

One game at a time warns Darts defender Essam

Connor Essam won’t take his eye off the ball – even if Dartford fans are already looking ahead to their festive double header with Ebbsfleet.

Calls to name new retirement flats

Calls to name new retirement flats

Local residents are being urged to come up with a name for a block of new retirement apartments being constructed near a town centre.

Traffic held on A2 due to lorry crash

Traffic held on A2 due to lorry crash

Long queues formed on parts of the A2 due to a crash involving a lorry and three cars.

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Kent's 'Silicon Valley' brainchild named property entrepreneur of the year

Kent's 'Silicon Valley' brainchild named property entrepreneur of the year

An entrepreneur behind a co-working space billed as a 'mini Silicon Valley' has been named one of the first black recipients of a prestigious award.

'I was sensible 'til 10 minutes ago', shotgun murder accused told police

'I was sensible 'til 10 minutes ago', shotgun murder accused told police

An ex-police gun instructor blasted his daughter's partner with a shotgun and told a 999 operator it was "too late", a jury has heard.

Neighbours urged to create 'hedgehog highways'

Neighbours urged to create 'hedgehog highways'

Local residents are being urged to create 'hedgehog highways' between their gardens in a bid to support the spiky critters to forage and flourish.

Plans for new concrete plant at quarry

Plans for new concrete plant at quarry

Aggregate firm J Clubb has applied to make changes at the existing Darenth Road Quarry.

Ex-police firearms instructor 'gunned down daughter's partner'

Ex-police firearms instructor 'gunned down daughter's partner'

A court has heard how a former police firearms instructor allegedly killed his son-in-law who told a 999 operator 'he just shot me in the chest'.

Three women share secrets of long life after marking centennial birthdays

Three women share secrets of long life after marking centennial birthdays

Care home residents have been celebrating their landmark birthdays after two turned 100 and one marked their 101st.

Flats and shops plan for former working men's club

Flats and shops plan for former working men's club

Plans have been unveiled to transform a derelict site formerly occupied by a working men's club into new homes, shops and a communal green area.

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Supermarket worker 'racially abused after attempted theft'

Supermarket worker 'racially abused after attempted theft'

A man is being hunted by police after reportedly racially abusing a supermarket worker following an attempted theft.

McFly star delights fans at Bluewater book signing

McFly star delights fans at Bluewater book signing

Celebrity author Tom Fletcher has been signing copies of his Christmas children's book in Kent today.

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Police probe into grandad's death at castle dropped

Police probe into grandad's death at castle dropped

An investigation into a grandfather and keen angler's death at a Kent castle has been dropped by police.

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'That was boring - I nearly fell asleep!'

'That was boring - I nearly fell asleep!'

Dartford manager Steve King saw his team stay top of the league – but admitted they almost sent him to sleep!

Report: Dartford forward Robinson strikes to see off former club

Report: Dartford forward Robinson strikes to see off former club

Leaders Dartford were made to work hard for three points by struggling Billericay Town in National League South on Saturday.

Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

Police have said a missing 13-year-old has been located.

Launderer who stashed cash in Asda bags to pay back £630k

Launderer who stashed cash in Asda bags to pay back £630k

A money launderer who stashed £630k in supermarket and sports bags at his home has been ordered to pay back his profits.

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Sporting stars lined up to open £20m leisure centre

Sporting stars lined up to open £20m leisure centre

Olympic champions and a top athlete are being lined up to open a brand new leisure centre replacing the 1960s complex.

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