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Taxi fares could jump to second priciest in county

Taxi fares could jump to second priciest in county

22 November 2024

Hard-pressed cabbies are hoping the go-ahead is given to plans to hike the amount they can charge their customers.

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Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

22 November 2024

Forecasters have issued a yellow warning of wind for parts of Kent this weekend.

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Multi-million roundabout revamp to start after dormouse delay

Multi-million roundabout revamp to start after dormouse delay

22 November 2024

The date has been revealed for when work on a major roundabout upgrade will begin after months of delays due to a dormouse nest being found.

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Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

21 November 2024

A bus broke down on the first day of a much-anticipated “rapid” service, forcing passengers to wait for a replacement.

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School buses delayed by broken down tanker causing traffic ‘havoc’

School buses delayed by broken down tanker causing traffic ‘havoc’

21 November 2024

A bus company says school children have been late to school after a broken down tanker caused “gridlock”.

Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

21 November 2024

Residents are fuming over “chaotic” roadworks causing long tailbacks for frustrated drivers - and say they seldom see anyone working.

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Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

21 November 2024

Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.

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Gritters being sent out as ice warning issued for Kent

Gritters being sent out as ice warning issued for Kent

19 November 2024

The Met Office has issued warnings of icy patches as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing.

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‘It wasn't electric - but at least it was on time’

‘It wasn't electric - but at least it was on time’

19 November 2024

Our reporter joined the first-ever passengers on a new £34m bus route that has launched with diesel vehicles rather than electric.

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Kent and Medway receive £27m boost to fund ‘London-style’ bus services

Kent and Medway receive £27m boost to fund ‘London-style’ bus services

18 November 2024

More than £27 million has been put forward to fund ‘London-style’ bus services across Kent and Medway.

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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’

‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’

16 November 2024

Fed-up neighbours are calling for urgent upgrades to a "rat-run" bridge barely wide enough for two cars to pass.

Why Kent’s first ‘zero-emission’ route is launching this weekend - with no electric buses

Why Kent’s first ‘zero-emission’ route is launching this weekend - with no electric buses

16 November 2024

A new £34 million “zero-emission” bus route has been branded a “joke” - as it will launch with diesel-powered vehicles instead of electric ones.

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Farm shop installs EV charging station

Farm shop installs EV charging station

15 November 2024

A long-running farm shop has unveiled eight new electric charging points as its latest investment.

Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

13 November 2024

A weight restriction is being imposed on a “failing” bridge used by hundreds of drivers every day - meaning long diversions for heavier vehicles.

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‘Finish the job’: MPs call for Elizabeth line to be extended to Kent

‘Finish the job’: MPs call for Elizabeth line to be extended to Kent

12 November 2024

Fresh calls have been made in parliament to urge the government to look at all possibilities of extending the underground network into the county.

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Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

12 November 2024

The School Streets initiative, which sees timed road closures during peak school hours, has been recommended for expansion across part of Kent.

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Casualty taken to hospital after emergency services called to woodland

Casualty taken to hospital after emergency services called to woodland

11 November 2024

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital after several emergency vehicles were called to a woodland.

Dartford Crossing drivers mistakenly handed £4.1m worth of fines

Dartford Crossing drivers mistakenly handed £4.1m worth of fines

11 November 2024

More than 59,000 fines have been mistakenly handed to motorists using one of the county’s busiest crossings over the course of a year.

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Thousands of ‘school streets’ fines dished out for ‘endangering children’s lives’

Thousands of ‘school streets’ fines dished out for ‘endangering children’s lives’

11 November 2024

Nearly 3,000 fines have been issued since a grace period ended on a controversial scheme banning motorists from entering roads near schools.

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‘Hundreds of people use it but I think it’s dangerous’

‘Hundreds of people use it but I think it’s dangerous’

10 November 2024

Safety concerns have been raised over the condition of a “dangerous” footbridge, used by hundreds of people each day.

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