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All taxis to offer card payments over safety fears

All taxis to offer card payments over safety fears

20 October 2023

All taxis will be required to offer card payments after concerns about young women being stranded.

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'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

20 October 2023

A “frail and vulnerable” woman was left waiting in the cold for more than an hour - as there was no room for her wheelchair on a bus.

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Attempt to scupper £800k red-route plan fails

Attempt to scupper £800k red-route plan fails

19 October 2023

A bid to stop a controversial traffic scheme being introduced has ended in failure.

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Police car’s bumper hanging off after crash

Police car’s bumper hanging off after crash

19 October 2023

A police car was left badly damaged following a collision while responding to an emergency call.

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After four-year delay and huge legal bill, is airport finally set for take-off?

After four-year delay and huge legal bill, is airport finally set for take-off?

18 October 2023

The man spearheading plans to revive Manston Airport has spoken about costs, delays and why online debate should stop being so personal.

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Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

17 October 2023

Nearly 70,000 Kent motorists have amassed millions in ULEZ charges for driving in the emissions zone in the year up until its latest expansion.

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Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

17 October 2023

A council has apologised to a disabled woman who was refused entry onto a bus because she was on a mobility scooter.

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Impact on businesses from Eurostar loss to be laid bare

Impact on businesses from Eurostar loss to be laid bare

17 October 2023

Councillors calling for the return of Eurostar to the county are urging trade leaders to reveal the impact the service has on their business.

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‘Rival firm’s interest could pressure Eurostar to return to Kent’

‘Rival firm’s interest could pressure Eurostar to return to Kent’

16 October 2023

Investment from a rival rail company in cross-Channel services could put extra pressure on Eurostar to return to Kent, an MP says.

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Parking charges to be introduced on Sundays

Parking charges to be introduced on Sundays

15 October 2023

Plans to end free weekend parking in an effort to tackle climate change have been announced by a council.

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New electric vehicle charging points for village given green light

New electric vehicle charging points for village given green light

13 October 2023

An application to install a number of EV charging points, as well as increasing parking, within a village has been approved.

Rival rail firm set to launch cross-Channel services

Rival rail firm set to launch cross-Channel services

13 October 2023

Eurostar to face competition as competing rail firm, Evolyn, buys 12 trains to run the cross-Channel route – but they won’t stop in Kent.

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Driver’s nightmare as car swallowed by incoming tide

Driver’s nightmare as car swallowed by incoming tide

13 October 2023

A Range Rover became stuck in shingle and trapped in the sea while attempting to tow a boat up the beach.

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Rail services cancelled after train hits tree

Rail services cancelled after train hits tree

13 October 2023

A railway line has been blocked after a train struck a tree, causing cancellations and delays for commuters.

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Flood warning issued for Kent as rain hits county

Flood warning issued for Kent as rain hits county

13 October 2023

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for the county, with people being advised to prepare for disruption and possible flooding.

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Rail services delayed after train hits ‘obstruction’

Rail services delayed after train hits ‘obstruction’

12 October 2023

Services along a busy railway line were stopped and the power switched off due to a train hitting an obstruction.

Tunnels to close for maintenance work

Tunnels to close for maintenance work

12 October 2023

Drivers are being advised to plan ahead due to a number of overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing.

Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

12 October 2023

The Transport secretary has been urged to use the law to intervene in a battle to scrap the Ultra Low Emission Zone at the border with Kent.

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Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

12 October 2023

A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.

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Village bus service to be reinstated following backlash

Village bus service to be reinstated following backlash

11 October 2023

A bus service which connected villagers to their local hospital is set to return, following furious outcry earlier this summer.

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