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Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

05 February 2024

An eight-week road closure is planned in three phases as part of works to complete a new zero-emission bus route.

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Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

05 February 2024

Parents are furious that an extended bus service through a village still does not help their children get to school on time.

Man accused of threatening to ‘stomp’ on police officer’s head

Man accused of threatening to ‘stomp’ on police officer’s head

05 February 2024

A man has been taken into police custody after being accused of spitting and threatening behaviour.

‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

05 February 2024

Staff at a car garage say they have been losing trade due to emergency works on a reoccurring sinkhole.

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Work to start on new A2 roundabout with Roman statue at its centre

Work to start on new A2 roundabout with Roman statue at its centre

04 February 2024

Construction will begin on a new multi-million-pound roundabout which will feature a Roman statue of the sea god Triton that was uncovered nearby.

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'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

03 February 2024

A councillor is calling for a junction “to be made safe” amid fears it is becoming an accident blackspot after several high-profile crashes.

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Police get tough on rowdy quad bike and motorcycle riders

Police get tough on rowdy quad bike and motorcycle riders

03 February 2024

Police have stopped dozens of people riding quad bikes and motorcycles in a bid to cutdown on anti-social behaviour.

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‘Cyclists and walkers keep clashing - this path needs more signs'

‘Cyclists and walkers keep clashing - this path needs more signs'

03 February 2024

More signs are needed on a popular stretch of coastline to keep walkers and cyclists apart, say anxious residents.

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Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

02 February 2024

Five people have been arrested after a police officer carrying out speed checks was seriously injured in a hit-and-run.

Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

02 February 2024

Phased road works will see 11 roads closed over an 18-month period as part of a patching and preservation project.

Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

02 February 2024

A Smart car had to be rescued after attempting to drive around a bin lorry on a country lane.

Tyres ‘blown’ as large sinkhole shuts busy road

Tyres ‘blown’ as large sinkhole shuts busy road

01 February 2024

A busy road has been shut and access to part of a service station barricaded off due to a sinkhole.

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Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

01 February 2024

A woman and two young children were left “terrified” after an unknown object thrown from a bridge hit their car and smashed the windscreen.

Figures reveal soaring cost of providing free school transport

Figures reveal soaring cost of providing free school transport

01 February 2024

New figures published by Kent County Council have laid bare the rise in cost of providing home to school transport.

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Delays at port under new EU system could be worse than ‘14-hours’, MPs told

Delays at port under new EU system could be worse than ‘14-hours’, MPs told

31 January 2024

MPs have been hearing from county officials over fears of excessive holdups at Kent borders ahead of a new post-Brexit EU entry-exit system.

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Council look to reverse ‘dog’s breakfast’ traffic project

Council look to reverse ‘dog’s breakfast’ traffic project

31 January 2024

Kent’s transport chief has branded a new traffic scheme in Herne Bay a “dog’s breakfast” and pledged to explore how it can be reversed.

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Dual carriageway verges look like ‘third-world squatter camp’

Dual carriageway verges look like ‘third-world squatter camp’

31 January 2024

Highways bosses have pledged to clean up a dual carriageway next to a £100m junction project which is strewn with “disgraceful” rubbish.

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Delays clear on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

Delays clear on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

30 January 2024

There are long delays on the M25 following a crash involving a lorry and two cars.

Crowds pack out hall to have say on ‘hated’ seafront traffic scheme

Crowds pack out hall to have say on ‘hated’ seafront traffic scheme

30 January 2024

Hundreds of residents have packed out a public meeting to debate a new “Spanish-style” seafront plaza and controversial traffic calming measures.

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‘It’s the worst I’ve seen it’: Gridlock traffic on city estate

‘It’s the worst I’ve seen it’: Gridlock traffic on city estate

30 January 2024

Drivers working on a busy business estate are caught up in huge queues this evening due to road works.

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