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Firefighters tackle heath blaze

Firefighters tackle heath blaze

Crews were called to a grass fire on Dartford Heath.

Keeper's World Cup call leaves place to fill

Keeper's World Cup call leaves place to fill

An international call-up for goalkeeper Deren Ibrahim means Dartford are on the hunt for some back-up.

Tributes name biker killed in crash

Tributes name biker killed in crash

Tributes have been posted online and left at the spot where a motorcyclist lost his life after a crash with a car.

Boy, 12, given warning for rape goes on to abuse children

Boy, 12, given warning for rape goes on to abuse children

A paedophile who was given a police warning for raping a child at the age of 12 has now been sentenced for sexually abusing a young girl.

Inside Kent's newest chocolate factory

Inside Kent's newest chocolate factory

From Bluewater cafe to industrial estate, one chocolate maker has become one of the county's fastest growing new businesses.

'My chemo was waste of time'

'My chemo was waste of time'

A mother waiting for a lifesaving transplant says she is pessimistic it will go ahead - because the NHS is funding an HIV drug instead.

Squirrel in pupils’ prank video was already dead

Squirrel in pupils’ prank video was already dead

A group of schoolboys filmed abusing a squirrel have been questioned under caution but will face no criminal action.

Burman set to give youth a chance

Burman set to give youth a chance

Dartford boss Tony Burman plans to give the club’s young hopefuls a look-in this weekend.

Serious crash involving motorbike and car

Serious crash involving motorbike and car

Police, ambulance crews and the air ambulance were called to the scene of a serious collision between a car and a motorbike.

Shedden: Tordoff will have to race hard at Brands

Shedden: Tordoff will have to race hard at Brands

Reigning British Touring Car champion Gordon Shedden says series leader Sam Tordoff will be unable to “stroke” his way to his first title on Sunday.

Theatre team raises the curtain on bid for award

Theatre team raises the curtain on bid for award

Meet the team keeping people entertained at one of Kent's popular theatres.

Long delays on M25 after lorry crash

Long delays on M25 after lorry crash

A crash involving at least one lorry is causing long delays around the Dartford Crossing.

Road near Bluewater to close

Road near Bluewater to close

A main road near Kent's biggest shopping centre is being closed so emergency repairs can be carried out to a leaking water main.

Snack van catches fire

Snack van catches fire

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a mobile snack bar in the early hours of this morning.

Hundreds sign car park plea

Hundreds sign car park plea

People are taking on a supermarket giant by signing a petition calling for an increase to the free parking offered at its car park.

Supporters pitch in to help Jack’s cause

Supporters pitch in to help Jack’s cause

Football fans showed their generosity by raising thousands to help a young boy in his bid to come out on top in his second battle with cancer.

Kent-born Hollywood star in latest celebrity split

Kent-born Hollywood star in latest celebrity split

An actress who was born in a Kent village and went on to be a star of the silver screen has announced the end of her 11-year relationship.

Raider threatens Asda staff with 'weapon'

Raider threatens Asda staff with 'weapon'

Police are hunting a would-be robber who threatened staff at a supermarket travel money counter and demanded cash.

Woman in 80s held by burglars

Woman in 80s held by burglars

Burglars stood guard over an elderly woman in her home after breaking in and searching for items to steal.

Cash stolen from changing rooms

Cash stolen from changing rooms

Police want to speak to this man after money was taken from a men's changing room at a popular shopping centre store.

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