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Kent's first zero-emission bus service to launch with diesel-powered buses!

Kent's first zero-emission bus service to launch with diesel-powered buses!

22 April 2024

The county’s first zero-emission bus route will launch with diesel-powered vehicles - because purpose-built electric models will not be ready in time.

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Opening month for multi-million-pound flyover confirmed

Opening month for multi-million-pound flyover confirmed

22 April 2024

The project manager in charge of an eagerly-awaited multi-million-pound road project has revealed when he hopes it will be open to motorists.

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New hopper bus to replace rural service axed by Stagecoach

New hopper bus to replace rural service axed by Stagecoach

21 April 2024

A rural bus service axed by Stagecoach leaving villagers isolated is being revived thanks to a new volunteer-driven scheme and £60,000 grant.

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'We will not back down until we get pothole funding'

'We will not back down until we get pothole funding'

20 April 2024

A local authority has stressed it will “not back down” until it gets the £50 million needed to tackle the number of potholes plaguing its streets.

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‘I was almost killed in hit-and-run’

‘I was almost killed in hit-and-run’

19 April 2024

A woman has told of the terrifying moment she was sitting in her parked car when another vehicle ploughed into it.

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Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

19 April 2024

Two men have been jailed after attempting to smuggle migrants in the back of a lorry - despite one claiming he was collecting a coffee table.

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Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

19 April 2024

Trains have been brought to a halt after a lorry hit a bridge.

Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

18 April 2024

A hated “Spanish-style plaza” blocking off a stretch of seafront to traffic is set to be axed just months after being brought in.

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Delays as major route shut for emergency water pipe repairs

Delays as major route shut for emergency water pipe repairs

17 April 2024

Motorists will face delays after a major route has been shut for emergency water pipe repairs.

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Work ‘well underway’ to avert port traffic hell ahead of new EU checks

Work ‘well underway’ to avert port traffic hell ahead of new EU checks

17 April 2024

Plans to avert major disruption at the Channel ports caused by new EU biometric checks are “well underway” despite continued warnings of long delays.

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Queues after car hits parked vehicle

Queues after car hits parked vehicle

17 April 2024

Police and paramedics were called after a car smashed into another parked vehicle, sparking delays in the area.

Cars are getting too big for UK parking spaces

Cars are getting too big for UK parking spaces

16 April 2024

Parking spaces are failing to keep up with the size of new cars, says a study, which is in turn costing drivers millions in damage claims each year.

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Buses stopped after yobs smash window with stones

Buses stopped after yobs smash window with stones

16 April 2024

Buses were stopped after the window of one vehicle was smashed by youngsters hurling stones.

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Every Kent road set for pothole blitz revealed

Every Kent road set for pothole blitz revealed

16 April 2024

All the roads in Kent and Medway set to benefit from a multimillion-pound scheme to resurface routes and fix potholes have been announced.

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£60m relief road plans ‘to be submitted this year’

£60m relief road plans ‘to be submitted this year’

15 April 2024

A planning application for a long-awaited link road is expected to be lodged later this year with the scheme completed before the end of 2028.

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Ban new drivers from giving lifts to friends, suggests the AA

Ban new drivers from giving lifts to friends, suggests the AA

15 April 2024

New drivers should be banned from giving friends a lift, suggests the AA, which is proposing limits and restrictions on the licences of new motorists.

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'Council's ridiculous road markings have fixed absolutely nothing!'

'Council's ridiculous road markings have fixed absolutely nothing!'

15 April 2024

Fed-up business owners say new parking restrictions are causing a headache amid the backlash to a new road layout.

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‘You’ve missed our potholes from your plan’

‘You’ve missed our potholes from your plan’

15 April 2024

Desperate residents say they need their streets fixing fast as a council argues it needs £50 million to get the job done.

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Speed limits enforced this summer for ‘reckless’ jet skiers

Speed limits enforced this summer for ‘reckless’ jet skiers

14 April 2024

A number of authorities are to join forces to clamp down on dangerous jet ski riders this summer.

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‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

13 April 2024

Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.

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