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Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

30 November 2023
Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

A three-month closure of a busy slip road is being extended until the new year – and a reduced speed limit is also set to come into force.

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Missing 64-year-old dies

30 November 2023
Missing 64-year-old dies

Police have confirmed a man who was last seen five days ago has died.

‘I take my duck to the pub - dressed as medieval archer’

30 November 2023
‘I take my duck to the pub - dressed as medieval archer’

A gardener and his beloved pet birds have caused quite a stir in one historic town thanks to their high street outings.

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Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

29 November 2023
Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

A borough tormented by traffic jams and roadworks could be getting its very own highways task force – and some feel it can’t come quick enough.

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Part of Dartford Crossing to close for almost 20 nights

28 November 2023
Part of Dartford Crossing to close for almost 20 nights

The northbound west tunnel between Dartford and Essex is closing overnight for the next few weeks.

Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

28 November 2023
Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

A mum who watched helplessly as her bathroom filled with human waste says she “doesn’t know what to do” after being left without flooring.

Accident near busy junction causes delays

24 November 2023
Accident near busy junction causes delays

Police were called after a blocked lane near a busy roundabout.

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Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

24 November 2023
Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

Those living near rivers and the coast are being warned to stay vigilant due to tonight's high tides.

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‘They begged for help, but no one came’

24 November 2023
‘They begged for help, but no one came’

Families are demanding justice for those who drowned in the worst-ever Channel crossing tragedy on the anniversary of their deaths.

First glimpse at how £1.5 million pop-up theatre will look

23 November 2023
First glimpse at how £1.5 million pop-up theatre will look

Images have been released of how a town’s temporary new theatre will look, after its usual venue had to shut due to RAAC.

24 arrested as police spend week cracking down on knife crime

23 November 2023
24 arrested as police spend week cracking down on knife crime

More than 100 potential weapons were seized by police as the force spent a week targeting those who carry knives.

Major A249 closure cancelled

23 November 2023
Major A249 closure cancelled

A three-day closure affecting a major road is no longer going ahead.

Lorry fire closes part of A249

23 November 2023
Lorry fire closes part of A249

Part of a busy dual carriageway has been closed due to reports of a vehicle blaze.

Tragedy as two people die in Channel crossing

22 November 2023
Tragedy as two people die in Channel crossing

Two people died and dozens have been rescued after a small boat crossing the Channel got into difficulty.

Truck crash closes major road

22 November 2023
Truck crash closes major road

A crash involving two vehicles was causing long delays this evening.

Pedestrian hit by car near hospital

22 November 2023
Pedestrian hit by car near hospital

A road has been shut following an accident involving a car and a pedestrian.

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Part of Dartford Crossing to close

22 November 2023
Part of Dartford Crossing to close

The QEII bridge is set to be shut for overnight resurfacing works, with a diversion in place.

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Drug dealer used car as weapon against police officers

22 November 2023
Drug dealer used car as weapon against police officers

Justice has caught up with a 28-year-old who was on the run for three years after hitting two police officers with his car.

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Suspected Class A drugs found in kitchen fittings

22 November 2023
Suspected Class A drugs found in kitchen fittings

A 21-year-old has been remanded in custody after officers raiding a high street property discovered suspected crack cocaine and heroin.

Busy road to shut overnight for nine days

22 November 2023
Busy road to shut overnight for nine days

A major route is closing overnight for more than a week for roadworks.

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