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Relief as start of dreaded roadworks pushed back

Relief as start of dreaded roadworks pushed back

08 September 2021

The start of a dreaded roadworks scheme on a dual carriageway has been pushed back to next year, sparking relief for drivers.

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New £8bn crossing will only 'buy us time'

New £8bn crossing will only 'buy us time'

08 September 2021

A new £8bn Thames crossing 'will ease congestion for 30 years' before returning to current levels as campaigners say plans are not up to the job.

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How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

08 September 2021

Empty shelves, medicines delayed, jobs going unfilled - is this the sting in Brexit's tale?

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10 car makes and models that may not accept new E10 petrol

10 car makes and models that may not accept new E10 petrol

06 September 2021

More than 600,000 vehicles aren't compatible with the UK's new E10 petrol including these 10 popular makes and models.

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Hundreds protest road plan for meadow

Hundreds protest road plan for meadow

04 September 2021

Hundreds of people gathered at a popular green space described as a "lifeline in lockdown" to protest plans to build a road through it.

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WhatsApp to send train journey updates

WhatsApp to send train journey updates

03 September 2021

Train passengers can now get the latest service information sent straight to their mobile phones via WhatsApp.

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Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

02 September 2021

Controversial plans for a £30 million relief road have now been given the full seal of approval, just in time to make use of a government cashpot.

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Kent bus drivers could strike over pay amid staff shortages

Kent bus drivers could strike over pay amid staff shortages

02 September 2021

Hundreds of Stagecoach bus drivers across Kent could strike over pay at the same time as services are being cancelled because of staff shortages.

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Tractor-themed open day at railway

Tractor-themed open day at railway

01 September 2021

One of the county's smallest heritage railways will be staging an open day with a tractor and farm theme.

Drivers remain confused about new petrol roll-out warns RAC

Drivers remain confused about new petrol roll-out warns RAC

01 September 2021

More than 600,000 vehicles can't use the new eco-friendly petrol being rolled out this month, causing ongoing confusion for drivers says the RAC.

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Fines issued in crackdown on blue badge abuse

Fines issued in crackdown on blue badge abuse

31 August 2021

Drivers abusing the blue badge parking scheme have been targeted in a crackdown by council enforcement teams who are using a new app to check users.

Huge Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears over environment

Huge Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears over environment

30 August 2021

A 66-acre post-Brexit lorry park was approved despite fears it could harm swathes of countryside, increase air pollution and disturb residents nearby.

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70-mile diversion in place for M2 resurfacing works

70-mile diversion in place for M2 resurfacing works

26 August 2021

A mega diversion will be put in place as night-time closures are enforced for resurfacing works on a stretch of the M2.

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Last chance for say on Crossrail extension plan

Last chance for say on Crossrail extension plan

26 August 2021

A consultation on three potential options to extend the Crossrail line from London into Kent is reaching its closing stages.

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Vital junction upgrade £500k over budget

Vital junction upgrade £500k over budget

24 August 2021

A major junction upgrade to ease congestion on a massive industrial estate is estimated to be way over budget due to price increases caused by Covid.

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Strike action threatened over legionella on trains

Strike action threatened over legionella on trains

23 August 2021

A rail union has said it has prepared its members for strikes after "potentially lethal" legionella bacteria was found on trains.

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'Shambolic' A2 closure sees drivers stuck for hours

'Shambolic' A2 closure sees drivers stuck for hours

22 August 2021

Angry motorists have branded a weekend-long closure of parts of the A2 "shambolic" after being held in heavy traffic for hours.

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Delays warning as buses left with 'no drivers'

Delays warning as buses left with 'no drivers'

21 August 2021

Buses in a part of Kent are experiencing long delays due to having "no drivers", it has been revealed.

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Driver's funny number plate pokes fun at M25 traffic woes

Driver's funny number plate pokes fun at M25 traffic woes

21 August 2021

A chauffeur is making light of the traffic nightmares motorists in a town suffer on a daily basis with a personalised number plate for his dog car.

A2 to close near Bluewater for bridge works

A2 to close near Bluewater for bridge works

18 August 2021

There's been another reminder that part of the A2 will close this weekend while workers install a bridge as part of a major infrastructure project.

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