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Energy plant inquiry adjourned

Energy plant inquiry adjourned

A public inquiry to determine whether to build a £100 million renewable energy plant in Kent has been delayed an hour after it was opened.

Three arrested after teenager attacked in park

Three arrested after teenager attacked in park

Police have arrested three teenagers after a clip of an alleged assault against a 15-year-old girl was shared hundreds of times on social media.

Boyband dream shatters for Stereo Kicks schoolboy

Boyband dream shatters for Stereo Kicks schoolboy

X Factor hopefuls Stereo Kicks have split just weeks after the release of their debut single, blowing the dreams of one Kent schoolboy.

Court injunction halts plans for traveller camp

Court injunction halts plans for traveller camp

A Kent council has secured an injunction to protect land from becoming a traveller site in a village following concerns from residents.

Thank you for the music!

Thank you for the music!

Dartford Festival attracted a record number of people at Central Park at the weekend with hot music acts, sports, and other activities.

Energy plant threat to entertainment resort

Energy plant threat to entertainment resort

London Paramount say plans by Teal Energy for a renewable energy plant pose a threat to regeneration but the company have rubbished claims.

Staff and pupils flying high after inspection

Staff and pupils flying high after inspection

Staff at a Kent primary school with disadvantaged pupils and gypsy, and traveller children held a picnic after the government rated them as good.

Cogan keen on Darts deal

Cogan keen on Darts deal

Dartford could complete the signing of former Dover midfielder Barry Cogan this week.

Keep our court open

Keep our court open

Critics have urged the government to rethink plans to close a Kent courthouse over fears it could impede justice from being carried out.

Father Christmas slams 'imbeciles' at Dart Charge

Father Christmas slams 'imbeciles' at Dart Charge

A great-grandfather Christmas has demanded an apology from Dart Charge bosses after being asked to pay £140 of fines in error.

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

A falcon trainer hopes his birds can become the fastest animals in the world in a record breaking speed attempt next month.

Cogan interests Darts

Cogan interests Darts

Dartford are looking at former Dover midfielder Barry Cogan

Have you paid a Dart Charge fine you shouldn't have?

Have you paid a Dart Charge fine you shouldn't have?

At least £250,000 has been paid in Dart Charge fines by drivers who only needed to pay the £2.50 toll charge.

'Riot police' called after fears for man's welfare

'Riot police' called after fears for man's welfare

Police reportedly wearing riot gear have been spotted in a residential street after concerns were raised for a man's welfare.

Three Kent courts threatened with closure

Three Kent courts threatened with closure

Three courts in Kent have been earmarked for closure under plans announced by the government today.

Commuters want station works back on track

Commuters want station works back on track

Passengers at a village station have called on rail bosses to start work on a series of upgrades - claiming they were made promises six years ago.

The Informer: Race is on for bonus

The Informer: Race is on for bonus

Six greyhounds in the final of the Owners Bonus Series are chasing a bumper prize this weekend.

Fans pay tribute to fellow supporter hit by train

Fans pay tribute to fellow supporter hit by train

Friends of a football supporter who died after a rail accident have paid tribute to a "cracking bloke".

MP performs u-turn on hunt vote

MP performs u-turn on hunt vote

Gareth Johnson says he has changed his mind on repealing the Hunting Act on the day the government delayed a vote for relaxing legislation.

Murder accused in court after man 'dragged under car'

Murder accused in court after man 'dragged under car'

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Kent man allegedly dragged underneath a car for 100 yards and left for dead.

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