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Thunderstorm warning extended for part of Kent

Thunderstorm warning extended for part of Kent

01 May 2024

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for part of the county, with travel disruption expected.

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Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

01 May 2024

Drivers have reported a raft of near-misses, days after signals were switched off at a busy junction as part of improvement works.

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Struggling business owners call for ferry’s return

Struggling business owners call for ferry’s return

30 April 2024

Traders say business has been badly affected by the axing of a ferry service with some even considering moving elsewhere.

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Hospital issues warning after temporary traffic lights cause delays

Hospital issues warning after temporary traffic lights cause delays

30 April 2024

Drivers are facing up to 30-minute delays along a busy hospital route due to electrical works.

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Man taken to hospital following smash between lorry and car

Man taken to hospital following smash between lorry and car

30 April 2024

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital following a lorry crash on a busy route.

Fury as main road shuts for third week in a row

Fury as main road shuts for third week in a row

29 April 2024

Business owners along a major road say they have been “left in the dark” after the route was shut for the third time in a month.

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Rail services disrupted after ‘movement under track’

Rail services disrupted after ‘movement under track’

28 April 2024

A speed restriction has been put in place on rail services after ground movement was detected under a main train line.

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‘It sounds like a gun going off 1,000 times an hour…’

‘It sounds like a gun going off 1,000 times an hour…’

28 April 2024

A clanging manhole cover in a busy town centre has been tormenting residents and traders for more than a month.

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Overturned car sparks delays on major route

Overturned car sparks delays on major route

27 April 2024

Emergency services were scrambled after a car overturned on a main road prompting delays.

Barrier smash prompts motorway delays

Barrier smash prompts motorway delays

27 April 2024

Part of a motorway was shut after a car crashed into the central reservation barrier.

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5,000 homes plan called into question over rail station doubts

5,000 homes plan called into question over rail station doubts

27 April 2024

The future of a massive new housing development has been called into question over a proposed railway station.

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New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

27 April 2024

New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.

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Controversial traffic management scheme to come into force next month

Controversial traffic management scheme to come into force next month

26 April 2024

A hotly-debated road scheme accused of being just a council income-generator will start next month.

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New McDonald's plans for Kent motorway services - but will anyone go?

New McDonald's plans for Kent motorway services - but will anyone go?

26 April 2024

Expansion plans have been submitted to upgrade a motorway service station including a new McDonald’s and Costa.

100 new kiosks at terminal to tackle EU border queues

100 new kiosks at terminal to tackle EU border queues

26 April 2024

New space is being created to process biometric border checks for EU-bound passengers with bosses promising only slightly increased waiting times.

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Parents blast ‘horrendous’ decision to axe school bus route

Parents blast ‘horrendous’ decision to axe school bus route

26 April 2024

Stressed parents have been left with a logistical nightmare after being told their children’s school bus is to stop running at short notice.

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New shuttle bus trial to Bluewater under way

New shuttle bus trial to Bluewater under way

25 April 2024

Villagers are being urged to jump on board a trial shuttle bus service linking rural areas with health and shopping facilities.

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Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready

Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready

25 April 2024

There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.

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Delays on A2 after two-vehicle crash

Delays on A2 after two-vehicle crash

24 April 2024

Traffic was delayed on a major road following a two-vehicle crash, with police at the scene.

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Kent train services face disruption as union confirms more strikes

Kent train services face disruption as union confirms more strikes

22 April 2024

Strikes by train drivers at 16 different rail operating companies have been announced by union Aslef and will take place next month.

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