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'Speed bumps are like Snowdonia and damaging our cars'

'Speed bumps are like Snowdonia and damaging our cars'

27 December 2024

Drivers have got the hump with new traffic calming measures which they say are overkill and damaging their cars.

Big delays at border control at busy port

Big delays at border control at busy port

26 December 2024

Travellers catching a ferry to France are facing big delays this afternoon.

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‘I was threatened with £270 ULEZ fine despite being told my car was fine’

‘I was threatened with £270 ULEZ fine despite being told my car was fine’

26 December 2024

A former Transport for London worker has hit out at his old employer after he was slapped with a fine despite being told his car was ULEZ compliant.

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‘Someone’s buying cars in my name...I’m terrified I'll be blamed for a crash’

‘Someone’s buying cars in my name...I’m terrified I'll be blamed for a crash’

24 December 2024

A 43-year-old says he is living in fear after his details were used to fraudulently register two Audis, a Mercedes-Benz and a Nissan vehicle.

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Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

22 December 2024

Emergency services have confirmed a person has died after being struck by a train on one of the mainlines in and out of the county.

Warning to drivers taking to busy roads for Christmas getaway

Warning to drivers taking to busy roads for Christmas getaway

21 December 2024

Motorists looking to get away for the festive period are being warned of long queues ahead of one of the busiest times of the year.

‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

21 December 2024

People parking at a sports centre say the traffic is “absolutely crazy” with many late for activities after getting stuck in long queues.

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Revealed: Date new town centre traffic camera goes live

Revealed: Date new town centre traffic camera goes live

20 December 2024

Drivers can soon expect fines if they wrongly use a bus gate as an ANPR camera is set to be switched on.

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Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

19 December 2024

Bosses at Ashford Designer Outlet say the centre is performing better than ever as it nears its 25th anniversary - but not everyone is happy.

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Speed limit cut at accident blackspot

Speed limit cut at accident blackspot

19 December 2024

A new speed limit is being introduced on a road where two people have died but questions have been raised about how it will be enforced.

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Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

18 December 2024

A freight firm has joined a long list of businesses calling on the government to approve a controversial road and rail link between Kent and Essex.

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‘Nightmare’ road shut again for emergency repairs

‘Nightmare’ road shut again for emergency repairs

17 December 2024

A well-used route regularly blighted by roadworks was shut for four days after a water leak.

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Why ‘nightmare’ junction needs yellow lines

Why ‘nightmare’ junction needs yellow lines

14 December 2024

The painting of yellow lines on a 500-metre stretch of road featuring a “nightmare” junction has been welcomed by relieved neighbours.

Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

08 December 2024

Proposals to hike parking charges across several towns and villages has been met with fury from worried residents.

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‘Why is the government protecting private business while our town loses out?’

‘Why is the government protecting private business while our town loses out?’

08 December 2024

A year after petitioning the government to force through a new bridge deemed crucial to a town’s future, campaigners have slammed a lack of response.

Op Brock to return ahead of Christmas holidays

Op Brock to return ahead of Christmas holidays

06 December 2024

Drivers are facing a traffic headache this Christmas following the decision to redeploy Operation Brock again.

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Services return to normal after morning of train delays

Services return to normal after morning of train delays

06 December 2024

Train services have returned to normal across the county after a morning of disruption due to a radio system fault.

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Motorists face new £4 charge confirmed for previously free tunnel

Motorists face new £4 charge confirmed for previously free tunnel

05 December 2024

Drivers will have to fork out the fee if using the Blackwall and newly-built Silvertown tunnel during peak times, it has been confirmed.

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Crashed train set for ‘complex’ recovery

Crashed train set for ‘complex’ recovery

04 December 2024

A stricken train which came off the tracks and crashed into undergrowth could be removed in the next few days.

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Housing developer threatens to pull £50m funding including for major road and schools

Housing developer threatens to pull £50m funding including for major road and schools

02 December 2024

A developer wants to slash more than £50m worth of new infrastructure and community facilities - putting a £30m road scheme and new school in doubt.

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