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School reopens after ‘serious flooding’

School reopens after ‘serious flooding’

A secondary school has reopened to pupils after a “serious water leak” inside its building forced it to close.

Man charged after 37 post boxes painted

Man charged after 37 post boxes painted

A man is due in court charged with painting 37 post boxes.

High street bank shuts for ‘refresh’

High street bank shuts for ‘refresh’

A major bank has announced it has closed one of its high street branches for a two-week makeover.

Mum becomes train driver after 10 year career break

Mum becomes train driver after 10 year career break

A 52-year-old has taken a career turn after she had to give up her job in law to look after her daughter a decade ago.

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Micropub and homes plan for green-belt pub ‘plagued by fly-tippers’

Micropub and homes plan for green-belt pub ‘plagued by fly-tippers’

A scheme to breathe new life into a derelict 16th century pub could be approved more than a year after plans were submitted.

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Pennock makes first signing

Pennock makes first signing

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has made his first signing – from another National League South club.

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School shut due to ‘serious flooding’

School shut due to ‘serious flooding’

A secondary school has been forced to close its doors to pupils following a “serious water leak” inside its building.

Deaf woman ‘absolutely insulted’ by Jimmy Carr’s jokes about her at Kent show

Deaf woman ‘absolutely insulted’ by Jimmy Carr’s jokes about her at Kent show

A deaf woman says she was shocked when star comedian Jimmy Carr “mocked her” at a Kent show.

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Pennock gets fans’ eye view

Pennock gets fans’ eye view

New Dartford boss Ady Pennock already knows the mood of the fanbase - after watching games alongside supporters!

Stolen Range Rover found in residential street

Stolen Range Rover found in residential street

Police have recovered a stolen Range Rover from a residential street following a call from a member of the public.

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Ex-boss Dowson set for Darts reunion

Ex-boss Dowson set for Darts reunion

Former Dartford manager Alan Dowson is back in football management.

Ady relishing the challenge

Ady relishing the challenge

New boss Ady Pennock says he’s got 11 games to turn Dartford’s fortunes around - and he can’t wait to get started.

Footballer banned after threats to referee

Footballer banned after threats to referee

A remorseful Sunday League player received a 98-day ban after an FA commission found him guilty of abusing a referee - threatening to knock him out.

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Firefighters cut roof off car as A20 shut for hours

Firefighters cut roof off car as A20 shut for hours

A driver was cut free by fire crews after a crash closed the A20 for almost four hours.

Stretch of A2 to close for works

Stretch of A2 to close for works

A busy section of a major A-road is set to close overnight for the rest of the week to allow for resurfacing works.

Bagpiper pays tribute to much-loved grandfather

Bagpiper pays tribute to much-loved grandfather

A bagpiper paid tribute to the Scottish president of a Kent working men’s club who was remembered for his “charismatic warmth and energy”.

Disgraced doctor avoids jail after faking medical bills

Disgraced doctor avoids jail after faking medical bills

A former surgeon has been handed a suspended jail term after fraudulently inflating claims and producing fake letters to try and prove his innocence.

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Suspected flasher arrested after ‘indecent exposure’ near school

Suspected flasher arrested after ‘indecent exposure’ near school

A man in his 50’s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and for being drunk and disorderly near a school and park.

Man’s body found in river

Man’s body found in river

Police are investigating the death of a man in his 60s after a body was pulled from a river.

Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

A flood alert has been issued in the county with river levels rising.

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