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Suspect charged after Domino’s Pizza targeted in ‘armed robbery’

Suspect charged after Domino’s Pizza targeted in ‘armed robbery’

A man has appeared in court after reports of armed robberies within hours of each other at a takeaway pizza shop and a supermarket petrol station.

Fitting tribute for fighter pilot ‘lost for 40 years’

Fitting tribute for fighter pilot ‘lost for 40 years’

A memorial stone has been unveiled to the memory of a 19-year-old pilot killed on his first day in action during World War Two.

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Surprise ‘support’ for 2,500-home garden village plan questioned

Surprise ‘support’ for 2,500-home garden village plan questioned

More than a third of people responding to a public consultation have backed plans to build homes on a golf course - but not everyone is convinced.

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School adds ‘national nurturing award’ to ‘Good‘ Ofsted report

School adds ‘national nurturing award’ to ‘Good‘ Ofsted report

A primary school has built on its good rating by the education watchdog and secured a national award recognising its caring qualities.

More new homes and community hub for garden city project

More new homes and community hub for garden city project

One of the UK’s largest regeneration schemes could see its latest project become a “focal point” for the community.

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Cheers to the future! Micropub and homes plan approved for derelict boozer

Cheers to the future! Micropub and homes plan approved for derelict boozer

The new owners of a once proud village pub left in ruins and “plagued by fly-tippers” have revealed their “exciting” plans for its future.

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‘We need to beat the teams around us to stay up’

‘We need to beat the teams around us to stay up’

Paul Rooney wants Dartford to use their weekend draw with Hemel Hempstead as the springboard for a late survival charge.

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‘We need to get on with the crossing’

‘We need to get on with the crossing’

Despite growing concerns over costs, the government has been urged to press on with the controversial plan for a third Thames Crossing.

Report: Dartford hit back to earn point

Report: Dartford hit back to earn point

Dartford remain in the National League South relegation zone after former boss Alan Dowson failed to mark his return with a win.

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Matchday Live: Morecambe v Gillingham, Dartford v Hemel Hempstead, Maidstone v Weston, Dover v Farnborough

Matchday Live: Morecambe v Gillingham, Dartford v Hemel Hempstead, Maidstone v Weston, Dover v Farnborough

Follow all the action as it happens from today’s football, involving Gillingham, Dartford, Maidstone and Dover.

Three in, three out at Dartford

Three in, three out at Dartford

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has reshaped his squad for the final eight games of the season.

Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

The toilets at a pirate-themed playground have been closed to undergo a makeover to help make them easier to clean.

Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

A Kent MP’s bill aimed at overturning the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been blocked in the House of Commons.

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Pennock calms noise surrounding ex-boss’ return

Pennock calms noise surrounding ex-boss’ return

Dartford manager Ady Pennock says his side must ignore the hype over Alan Dowson’s return to Princes Park this weekend.

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‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

This week the Kent Politics Podcast welcomes Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite who shares his views on the state of politics.

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‘We have to live on this land – there are no other options’

‘We have to live on this land – there are no other options’

A family of Show People say they had no choice but to illegally move onto green belt land as the county’s Traveller sites are full.

Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Fly-tippers have led to a road being shut again after trees and branch were spotted blocking the route.

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Calls to restore storm-damaged village sign

Calls to restore storm-damaged village sign

A parish council is appealing for help to replace its village sign after it was damaged in a storm.

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Huge queues after accident closes tunnel

Huge queues after accident closes tunnel

A crash on a major motorway is causing huge traffic jams.

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Pizza plans submitted for third time

Pizza plans submitted for third time

Proposals to turn a derelict pub into a pizza takeaway have returned four years after they were first refused.

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