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A MOTORIST had a lucky escape when the car he was driving flipped over in Swanley High Street following a crash.

Two women were taken to hospital with spinal injuries after a crash on the M25 near Dartford.

AN ALLOTMENT keeper has blasted two councils for using her as a "pawn" and letting politics prevent her from remaining on her plot.

The latest news for North Kent, including Dartford, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Hextable, Higham, Meopham, Northfleet, Swanley, Swanscombe and Wilmington.

A female police officer has been beaten unconscious and kicked during a routine stop-check on a Transit van that had its rear number plate missing.

A FEMALE police officer was knocked unconscious by two people when she stopped a van they were in, sparking a hunt for the culprits.

HEAVY snowfall overnight has once more disrupted classrooms, station platforms and offices around the News Shopper area.

FIRST Capital Connect has cancelled several rush hour trains running through the News Shopper region because of the cold weather.

HEAVY snow is set to fall this evening threatening chaos on the roads and railways.

HOUSEHOLDS taking down their Christmas decorations can get rid of their trees and do their bit for the environment at the same time.

AFTER you have feasted on turkey, mince pies and Christmas pudding, why not consider getting into shape in the New Year? Organised by Sevenoaks District Council and NHS West Kent, the Why Weight Plan is being introduced to Swanley and New Ash Green from next month.

Right to reply: British National Party leader Nick Griffin leaves a news conference after it was disrupted by protesters in June enlarge The British National Party did not create the political earthquake its devotees yearned for in 2009.

A NEW baby was set to light up this Christmas for one family, but his tragic death will now make it the saddest festive season they have ever had.

A MUM says she is furious with a pharmacy for telling her seven-year-old son to leave after he was sick on the floor.

COUNCILS have reacted with anger, delight and indifference to a government report on their performance.

A PLAN to build 48 new homes on green belt land has been thrown out by the planning inspectorate.

YOUNG musicians got into the festive spirit with a Christmas carol extravaganza.

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PARKING in Swanley will be free on the two Saturdays in the run up to Christmas.

Scores of families have been hit with a water safety alert after a contamination in their supply.