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MP calls for greater scrutiny on Gatwick expansion plans

MP calls for greater scrutiny on Gatwick expansion plans

17 August 2021

A Kent MP thinks expansion plans at Gatwick Airport haven't been sufficiently scrutinised by the government.

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Rail cutting has been stabilised at a cost of £10m

Rail cutting has been stabilised at a cost of £10m

16 August 2021

The Maidstone East to Ashford International rail-line has re-opened.

Freight journeys at Dartford Crossing up by 9%

Freight journeys at Dartford Crossing up by 9%

16 August 2021

Traffic carrying food and goods has shot up since the pandemic as highway chiefs say case for a new route across the Thames is 'stronger than ever'.

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Jogger and cyclist seconds away from level crossing death

Jogger and cyclist seconds away from level crossing death

12 August 2021

CCTV has been released after an impatient pair ignored level crossing red lights and risked their lives just before a train came hurtling past.

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'Unforeseen delays' push back start of dreaded roadworks

'Unforeseen delays' push back start of dreaded roadworks

12 August 2021

Work to replace one of a town's busiest roundabouts with traffic lights has been pushed back due to "unforeseen delays".

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200-space lorry park planned to stop 'fly-parking'

200-space lorry park planned to stop 'fly-parking'

11 August 2021

A managed site would help keep HGVs from 'fly-parking' across the county, argues motorway service station provider.

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What do you need to drive in the EU after Brexit?

What do you need to drive in the EU after Brexit?

10 August 2021

As travel rules relax more of us may begin thinking about taking the car to Europe once again, but what rules have changed for drivers since Brexit?

High demand for MOTs could leave millions without valid certificates

High demand for MOTs could leave millions without valid certificates

09 August 2021

Demand for MOTs is expected to surge next month and drivers are being told to book appointments now or risk a £1,000 fine if certificates expire.

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Drones to the rescue in pothole battle

Drones to the rescue in pothole battle

05 August 2021

Drones will be flown over a key route in the county in a trial into their effectiveness at getting a grip on the pothole criss.

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Double bypass vision to solve gridlock hell

Double bypass vision to solve gridlock hell

05 August 2021

Council bosses have drawn up ambitious plans to build two bypasses in an effort to cure gridlock problems in one of Kent's most snarled-up areas.

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RAC warns of 'more misery' as petrol hits eight-year high

RAC warns of 'more misery' as petrol hits eight-year high

04 August 2021

Petrol prices have risen for the ninth month in a row with the RAC warning the situation shows no sign of improving.

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Huge M25 delays after lorry crash

Huge M25 delays after lorry crash

04 August 2021

There are big delays on the M25 after a lorry and a car crashed in the Dartford Tunnel.

Military might on show this weekend

Military might on show this weekend

04 August 2021

A popular military show featuring vintage and modern vehicles and aircraft comes to the county for a 12th year this weekend.

Rare orchid found growing again after 100 years

Rare orchid found growing again after 100 years

03 August 2021

A rare orchid has been found flowering again for the first time in 100 years after a cluster was discovered alongside the high speed trainline.

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Bridge fault sees trains cancelled

Bridge fault sees trains cancelled

02 August 2021

Trains between two towns are delayed after a bridge fault saw services suspended.

Traffic hell for drivers as 18 months' of roadworks set to begin

Traffic hell for drivers as 18 months' of roadworks set to begin

02 August 2021

An 18-month-long roadworks scheme is set to begin today, but some business owners fear trade will take a hefty hit.

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Fears train could crash into new builds

Fears train could crash into new builds

01 August 2021

Network Rail wants to put the buffers on plans to build homes beside a railway line over fears a train could crash into them.

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A2 closure postponed as bridge builders enter administration

A2 closure postponed as bridge builders enter administration

30 July 2021

Plans to close a stretch of busy motorway for vital bridge works have been postponed after the company appointed entered into administration.

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Kent Crossrail extension whittled down to three choices

Kent Crossrail extension whittled down to three choices

30 July 2021

A shortlist of options for extending the Elizabeth line into Kent has been narrowed down to three choices with the public urged to have their say.

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Busy road to close for weeks

Busy road to close for weeks

30 July 2021

A road will be closed as work is carried out to improve safety, including upgrading a crossing outside a primary school.

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