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Kent Fire and Rescue were called to the fire in Rosewood yesterday at 8.49pm (April 13). Three fire engines and their crews were used to bring the blaze under control by 10.55pm. One person was treated by paramedics for precautionary checks. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage. A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a garage alight in Rosewood, Dartford. “Three fire engines were sent to the property, where firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. “One person was…

Explore the map below to track the status of major nearby branches, reflecting the ongoing trend of banks shuttering their doors on numerous high streets nationwide. Source link

The incident happened outside Bickley train station just before 3pm today (April 14). Officers, including armed police, London Ambulance Service and an air ambulance were called to the scene. The man was found injured and taken to hospital where his condition is currently unknown. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). One of the men was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. The second man was further arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Two men have been arrested following a stabbing…

Two compounds full of stolen car parts have been found in Kent.Three people have been arrested after police discovered the stashes in Teynham.Police discovered two compounds in Teynham full of stolen car parts from across the southeast. Picture: Kent PoliceOfficers found them full of stolen car parts from across the southeast, as well as a car stolen from Essex.An investigation is ongoing, according to a post by Kent Police on X, formally Twitter.Almost 2,500 vehicles were reportedly swiped from the county’s streets last year. Data from Kent Police shows Ford Transit vans, Ford Fiestas, and Land Rover Discoveries are some…

The comedic duo are set to take audiences on a journey with their latest show, titled We Are Not A Robot, after a decade-long break. The tour kicks off on Monday, April 29 in Milton Keynes and will be coming to The Orchard West Theatre on Wednesday, May 22. The Orchard Theatre in Dartford was forced to close after a survey found concerns with the theatre’s RAAC panels. Since then, the council has “gone into overdrive” to find a “creative way of keeping the show going here in Dartford”. The Orchard Theatre has since been replaced with the temporary theatre,…

David was last seen at around midday on April 12. If you see him or have any further information about his whereabouts, contact police on 101 quoting reference number 01/211226/24. A spokesperson for Bromley Police said: “#MISSING | Have you seen David? He was reported missing from Bromley on 12/04/2024 and 1230hrs. “We are concerned for his welfare. If you can help, please call 101 quoting 01/211226/24.” Source link

A speed camera has been vandalised by a vigilante who has dubbed themselves ‘Batman’.Passers-by have been left confused by the strange sight in Hollywood Lane, Wainscott following the bizarre act of criminal damage.A speed camera in Hollywood Lane, Wainscott has been vandalisedThe camera has been fitted with a bat box – an artificial roost for the winged mammals – and sprayed with black paint.The vandal also stuck a ‘Batman has been here’ sticker on it.Taped to it is a piece of paper with information about UK bat species law. It details specific offences and how a conviction can be six…

Gillingham’s Play-Off Hope Alive: Victory Against Barrow at Priestfield Stadium Gillingham maintained their hopes of reaching the playoffs with a crucial home win over Barrow on Saturday. The match saw Josh Andrews give the Gills the lead just before halftime, with Barrow reduced to ten men following George Ray’s challenge on Josh Walker, resulting in Walker being carried off the field due to the severity of the incident. The second half saw Gillingham extend their lead with an own goal in the 55th minute, followed by Connor Mahoney scoring the third goal. Despite Gillingham’s slim chances of making the playoffs…

Former professional footballers have created Ballerz, a first of its kind centre offering a mix of training, gaming and entertainment under one roof in the 30,000 square foot space in Dartford. Developed by footballing legends Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora, Roberto Carlos and Mark Noble, alongside experts from the sports and hospitality industries, Ballerz will feature an immersive football experience alongside a six-a-side, stadium-style 5G pitch complete with technologically advanced features. There will also be professional changing rooms and a players’ tunnel on site. Speaking ahead of the Ballerz opening, Rio Ferdinand said: “We’re giving the beautiful game a makeover, with a stunning pitch and…

TfL buses align with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy aiming for 80 per cent of journeys via foot, bike, or public transport by 2041. There is currently a bus fleet of around 9,300 buses which follow across 675 different routes. The latest timetable changes are in place to help “match demand, deliver value for money and allow TfL to invest in outer London”. The following timetable changes are changing from Saturday, April 13: The temporary timetable will be removed from route 12 with the service returning to run every 12 minutes on all days of the week, every 30 minutes on…