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The Kent roadworks being lifted or finished in time for Easter

The Kent roadworks being lifted or finished in time for Easter

27 March 2024

National Highways says it’s ‘lifting’ 850 miles of roadworks to make Easter journeys smoother and here are the projects in Kent that are affected.

Police hunt teens after three train stations ‘smashed up’

Police hunt teens after three train stations ‘smashed up’

27 March 2024

Police have launched an investigation after nearly £6,000 of damage was done to three Kent train stations.

Boy racers face fines over noisy ‘car cruising’ events

Boy racers face fines over noisy ‘car cruising’ events

26 March 2024

Plans are in place to fine nuisance motorists who take part in dangerous car racing events in and around the M25 late at night.

Drone images show latest work on £5m roundabout revamp

Drone images show latest work on £5m roundabout revamp

26 March 2024

New drone pictures have revealed the progress of a multi-million pound junction revamp.

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Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

26 March 2024

Holidaymakers are being warned to expect delays at the Port of Dover as they embark on Easter getaways this weekend.

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Kent’s first ‘Turbo Roundabout’ to be installed to curb crashes - but what exactly is one?

Kent’s first ‘Turbo Roundabout’ to be installed to curb crashes - but what exactly is one?

26 March 2024

A roundabout is due to shut for three weeks to be converted as part of a £650k revamp aimed at stopping drivers switching lanes and causing accidents.

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Southeastern rakes in £2.5m as fare-dodgers hit with bumped-up £100 fines

Southeastern rakes in £2.5m as fare-dodgers hit with bumped-up £100 fines

26 March 2024

Exclusive data given to KentOnline has revealed Southeastern recovered millions in penalty payments in one year after fines were increased.

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Huge crack appears on road next to busy railway line

Huge crack appears on road next to busy railway line

25 March 2024

A large crack has appeared across a road near a busy railway line where speed restrictions have already been put in place.

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Railway services halted due to ‘animals on line’

Railway services halted due to ‘animals on line’

25 March 2024

Railway services were brought to a standstill after reports of animals on the tracks.

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

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

22 March 2024

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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New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

22 March 2024

Plans for new 20mph speed limits in residential areas and roads by schools have been recommended for approval in another Kent town.

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'Our town centre is dying - but council wants to build antisocial behaviour hotspot!'

'Our town centre is dying - but council wants to build antisocial behaviour hotspot!'

22 March 2024

Residents fear multi-million-pound plans to turn a bus station into a public square will create an “antisocial behaviour hotspot”.

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Kent train services face Easter holiday cancellations

Kent train services face Easter holiday cancellations

21 March 2024

Strikes by train drivers are expected to disupt people’s Easter school holiday plans after union Aslef announced another wave of rolling walk-outs.

Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

20 March 2024

A wheel stolen from vintage farm equipment seven months ago has been recovered by police.

Delight as bus route to medical centre returns following axe

Delight as bus route to medical centre returns following axe

20 March 2024

A bus route that is vital for many patients at a GP practice is set to return, in a u-turn by Stagecoach.

Parking fees due to rise in steep hike

Parking fees due to rise in steep hike

20 March 2024

Motorists could have to fork out up to 50% more in some car parks as new fees come into effect following a decision by a cash-strapped council.

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‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

20 March 2024

A “frustrated” driver has spent three months trying to find out who is responsible for a pothole that caused £700 of damage to her car.

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Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

18 March 2024

A key road into a town centre is set to partly reopen after more than two weeks of emergency repairs.

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20mph speed limit on trains after promenade ‘moves’

20mph speed limit on trains after promenade ‘moves’

18 March 2024

Train drivers on a coastal route are being told to go slower than usual as a promenade near a track has moved following heavy rainfall.

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‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

‘The roads are so bad here, my mum won’t even visit me’

18 March 2024

Frustrated villagers and their relatives have been left apprehensive to drive on pothole- strewn and flooded routes.

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