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'Nightmare road closure will cost firms thousands'

'Nightmare road closure will cost firms thousands'

16 March 2023

Roadworks causing “absolute chaos” through the centre of a town could leave high street firms up to £1 million out of pocket, shopkeepers believe.

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Renewed hope over 'bloody ridiculous' Eurostar situation

Renewed hope over 'bloody ridiculous' Eurostar situation

14 March 2023

Relations between the UK and France could be key to resolving the "bloody ridiculous" situation of no Eurostar trains serving the county.

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No trains for most of county during strikes

No trains for most of county during strikes

14 March 2023

Rail operators have warned of major disruption to passengers and services as the latest round of strike action begins.

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Tunnel closure for new bridge work

Tunnel closure for new bridge work

14 March 2023

Part of the Blackwall Tunnel is to close for a weekend so a new walkway can be installed.

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20 jobs to be created in £220k town centre units makeover

20 jobs to be created in £220k town centre units makeover

14 March 2023

Four disused town centre retail units are to be done up and re-let, creating 20 new jobs.

M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

13 March 2023

A busy slip road will be closed this weekend as work continues on the £92 million revamp of Stockbury roundabout.

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Man fights for life after being hit by train

Man fights for life after being hit by train

13 March 2023

Hospital medics are treating a man with life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a train.

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Row over school buses waiting outside homes

Row over school buses waiting outside homes

13 March 2023

Bus firm bosses say they are being forced to wait outside people's homes for long periods to stop drivers parking at their stops.

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Services stopped after person is hit by a train

Services stopped after person is hit by a train

11 March 2023

Railway services between Kent and the capital are disrupted after a person was hit by a train.

Plan confirmed for two-month roadworks along major route

Plan confirmed for two-month roadworks along major route

10 March 2023

Highways chiefs have confirmed plans for a huge set of roadworks to replace the lighting on a major route linking two Kent towns.

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'Horrendous potholes will cause a pile-up'

'Horrendous potholes will cause a pile-up'

10 March 2023

Drivers say 'horrendous' potholes which cover a large section of road are likely to lead to a multi-vehicle collision.

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Station to get new footbridge and lifts

Station to get new footbridge and lifts

10 March 2023

A new footbridge with lifts is due to be installed at a railway station to improve access for people with mobility problems.

Start of £9bn tunnels 'to be pushed back two years'

Start of £9bn tunnels 'to be pushed back two years'

09 March 2023

Campaigners say a two-year delay announced by the government should be 'the beginning of the end' for a controversial road-building scheme.

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Hated roadworks delayed once again

Hated roadworks delayed once again

09 March 2023

Frustrating roadworks, meant to be finished last October, have been delayed again by several more weeks.

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Kent roads hit as port disruption causes backlog

Kent roads hit as port disruption causes backlog

08 March 2023

Strike action is causing delays to ferry services leading to disruption spilling over on to Kent's roads as lane shut on route to cross-Channel port.

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'New timetable leaves me stranded at night'

'New timetable leaves me stranded at night'

07 March 2023

People relying on trains are being forced to cancel social plans and risk being left at dark stations after timetable changes.

Campaigners urge government to pause £10bn Lower Thames Crossing

Campaigners urge government to pause £10bn Lower Thames Crossing

05 March 2023

Protesters are calling for a new link between Kent and Essex to be blocked on the basis it will be a 'smart motorway by stealth'.

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Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

04 March 2023

A mum was left shocked after being asked to fold her daughter's pushchair down on a bus - to allow space for a dog in a pram.

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Closure plan for major route shelved amid 'traffic chaos' fears

Closure plan for major route shelved amid 'traffic chaos' fears

03 March 2023

Plans to seal off parts of the main route between two Kent towns have been shelved amid fears the project would spark traffic chaos.

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Britain's smallest town in David and Goliath battle against bypass

Britain's smallest town in David and Goliath battle against bypass

02 March 2023

Plans for a controversial new bypass are being fought by residents who fear it will "destroy ancient woodland" near their town.

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