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Lorry jammed under bridge

Lorry jammed under bridge

07 April 2022

Traffic was held up after a lorry got stuck under a very low bridge.

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'We were full at lunchtimes'

'We were full at lunchtimes'

07 April 2022

One town trader has told of a drastic fall in takings after the P&O sackings but others say they have not been struck so far.

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'We will not tolerate another weekend of gridlock'

'We will not tolerate another weekend of gridlock'

07 April 2022

A council leader has warned he will not hesitate to declare a major incident this weekend if the ongoing traffic chaos is not fixed.

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1,600-plus Ukrainian refugees to be given sanctuary in Kent

1,600-plus Ukrainian refugees to be given sanctuary in Kent

07 April 2022

More than 700 people in the county are to open up their homes to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Kent's traffic nightmare to last another TWO WEEKS

Kent's traffic nightmare to last another TWO WEEKS

07 April 2022

Severe delays are set to continue across Kent's road network until the end of April due to Operation Brock.

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Four M20 junctions closed as 'Brock Zero' brought in

Four M20 junctions closed as 'Brock Zero' brought in

06 April 2022

More M20 junctions have been closed as traffic bosses implement 'Brock Zero'.

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P&O hopes to start sailing from next week

P&O hopes to start sailing from next week

06 April 2022

P&O hopes to start sailing from Kent by next week, as traffic chaos reaches its sixth day in the county.

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Traffic chaos could 'cripple' lamb attraction

Traffic chaos could 'cripple' lamb attraction

06 April 2022

A farmer whose business is only open for two weeks a year says traffic chaos could "cripple" them.

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'Someone has to take a stand'

'Someone has to take a stand'

06 April 2022

A sacked seafarer taking legal action against P&O Ferries explains why he has missed out on a huge redundancy pay-off from his employers to speak out.

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Barbers support mental wellbeing

Barbers support mental wellbeing

06 April 2022

Hairdressers are backing a campaign to encourage men to open up about their feelings and anxieties.

Suspected thief found asleep in a shed

Suspected thief found asleep in a shed

06 April 2022

A man who was found asleep in a shed near a number of suspected stolen items has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.

The entrepreneur helping people with diabetes in Ukraine

The entrepreneur helping people with diabetes in Ukraine

06 April 2022

A grassroots initiative set up by a young entrepreneur from Kent is helping to save the lives of people with diabetes in Ukraine.

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Changes needed as 'worst days of Op Stack' return

Changes needed as 'worst days of Op Stack' return

06 April 2022

As delays and closures caused by cross-Channel delays continue to blight a number of major routes around the county a Kent MP has called for changes.

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Giraffe dies after park accident

Giraffe dies after park accident

06 April 2022

A four-year-old giraffe has tragically died following an accident at a popular wildlife park.

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Former P&O Ferries chef to sue company for £76m

Former P&O Ferries chef to sue company for £76m

06 April 2022

A former P&O Ferries employee is reportedly suing the company for unfair dismissal, racial discrimination and harassment.

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Bin man airlifted to hospital after being hit by truck

Bin man airlifted to hospital after being hit by truck

05 April 2022

A waste collection worker has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a truck and reportedly pinned against a lorry.

'We've had enough'

'We've had enough'

05 April 2022

A council leader says his area seems to be an "acceptable sacrifice'"after cars and lorries clogged local roads in a weekend of travel chaos.

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Zero fines handed out to lorries bypassing Op Brock

Zero fines handed out to lorries bypassing Op Brock

05 April 2022

No fines have been given to lorry drivers causing huge delays by trying to bypass Op Brock - despite warnings they would be hit with £300 penalties.

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M20 closed amid Brock chaos

M20 closed amid Brock chaos

05 April 2022

Part of the M20 was closed as chaos on the motorway continued.

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Ferry firm won't return to Channel 'until after Easter'

Ferry firm won't return to Channel 'until after Easter'

05 April 2022

Thousands of holidaymakers face problems getting back to Kent after it emerged P&O is unlikely to resume cross-Channel ferries until April 19.

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