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M25 carriageway reopens after repairs

M25 carriageway reopens after repairs

The anti-clockwise carriageway of the M25 is open again following repairs to a barrier after a crash.

Bluewater gang rape suspects have bail extended

Bluewater gang rape suspects have bail extended

Ten men arrested after an alleged gang rape at Bluewater have had their bail dates extended.

Dad-to-be killed in crash was over drink-drive limit

Dad-to-be killed in crash was over drink-drive limit

An inquest has heard how a father-to-be was almost four times the drink-drive limit and wasn't wearing a seatbelt when he was killed in a crash.

Darts keen to banish cup blues

Darts keen to banish cup blues

Dartford will be looking to bury the memories of last season’s FA Cup involvement when they travel to Chelmsford City this weekend.

Working together to steer firms in the right direction

Working together to steer firms in the right direction

A project management consultancy is the latest firm vying for success at the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards.

Pair jailed for terrifying knifepoint shop robbery

Pair jailed for terrifying knifepoint shop robbery

Two hooded robbers who carried out a terrifying armed raid on a shop, during which the owner had a knife held to his throat, have been locked up.

Matthew leaves Welling

Matthew leaves Welling

Former Charlton coach Damian Matthew has left Welling after only 10 games.

Fire crews battle hay blaze

Fire crews battle hay blaze

This dramatic image captures the moment a firefighter witnessed flames engulf a huge mass of hay bales near a busy road.

£60,000 in race to help boy fighting for life

£60,000 in race to help boy fighting for life

The family of a young boy who may only have days or weeks to live are pinning their hopes on pioneering trials in America.

Gas leak outside leisure centre

Gas leak outside leisure centre

Gas engineers are working to repair a gas leak outside a leisure centre.

Hayes dilemma for Burman

Hayes dilemma for Burman

Dartford boss Tony Burman must decide whether to return super-sub Ryan Hayes to the starting line-up.

Health trust told it must improve

Health trust told it must improve

A trust which runs a mental health centre where staff were allegedly attacked has been told it must improve, by a watchdog.

Man charged with robbery

Man charged with robbery

A man has been charged after a raid on a shop

Wings off the bottom

Wings off the bottom

Welling win their first home game of the season to climb out of the relegation zone.

Video: Pair dodge death to run across M25

Video: Pair dodge death to run across M25

Shocking footage shows two people racing across all lanes of the M25 on foot - because they wanted to avoid the queues.

'He was special from the off'

'He was special from the off'

A family has paid tribute to their ‘gorgeous George’ at his funeral - after he was killed on a holiday in Cyprus.

Baby-faced teen reversed van into PC

Baby-faced teen reversed van into PC

A teenager described as looking just 12 years old has been sentenced after he reversed a transit van into a police officer, crushing his legs.

Motorists vent fury after Dartford Crossing jams

Motorists vent fury after Dartford Crossing jams

People caught up in the chaos at the Dartford Crossing last night are calling for action.

Someone will die in Dartford Crossing hold-ups, says MP

Someone will die in Dartford Crossing hold-ups, says MP

Dartford's MP has held urgent talks with the head of the Highways Agency, warning him a vulnerable person could die in the lengthy jams.

Firefighters tackle car blaze in the Dartford Tunnel

Firefighters tackle car blaze in the Dartford Tunnel

Six fire engines were called to a car blaze in the Dartford Tunnel this morning.

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