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Eurotunnel traffic rockets due to P&O crisis

Eurotunnel traffic rockets due to P&O crisis

11 April 2022

The operator of the Channel Tunnel has seen an enormous year-on-year growth for the month of March.

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M20 remains shut despite minimal lorry queues

M20 remains shut despite minimal lorry queues

11 April 2022

A 21-mile stretch of the M20 remains shut to non-freight traffic due to Operation Brock Zero.

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Ninth day of traffic chaos causing nightmare for locals

Ninth day of traffic chaos causing nightmare for locals

09 April 2022

As we enter the ninth day of chaos on the roads in Kent, we speak to people living on the diversion route about how it is affecting them.

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'I've never seen anything like this in 30 years in shipping'

'I've never seen anything like this in 30 years in shipping'

08 April 2022

A ferry firm has hired dozens of redundant P&O staff, and has explained how it is coping amid chaos at the ports.

Dance festival to return to airport

Dance festival to return to airport

08 April 2022

A dance festival, which previously saw big top tents and stages overtake an airport, will return this month, with thousands expected to attend.

Drivers face fuel nightmares again

Drivers face fuel nightmares again

08 April 2022

Climate protesters squeezing fuel supplies in Kent has led to garage closures and queues – but it's worse for some parts of the county than others.

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Delays on M2, M25 and M20 as traffic chaos continues

Delays on M2, M25 and M20 as traffic chaos continues

08 April 2022

Thousands of queuing lorries continue to line more than 20 miles of motorway as concerns about the impact of weekend holiday traffic heighten.

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Hit-and-run contributed to young dad's death

Hit-and-run contributed to young dad's death

07 April 2022

A young dad died years after being hit by a car, an inquets has heard.

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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The man changing the face of Kent

The man changing the face of Kent

07 April 2022

With his buildings becoming iconic landmarks in our towns and cities, a leading architect tells us why this is such an exciting time for the county.

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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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County Lines dealers jailed for 15 years

County Lines dealers jailed for 15 years

06 April 2022

Two County Lines drugs who ran a drug network through Kent have been jailed for a combined 15 years after messages to drug users were uncovered.

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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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'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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'Margaret Thatcher wouldn't make mistake of privatising Channel 4'

'Margaret Thatcher wouldn't make mistake of privatising Channel 4'

05 April 2022

Kent MPs have reacted to the government's plans to privatise Channel 4, with one saying the decision isn't one Margaret Thatcher would have made.

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Fifth day of cross-Channel delays

Fifth day of cross-Channel delays

05 April 2022

Drivers are facing a fifth day of severe disruption on the county's roads as delays continue for cross-Channel freight and Easter holiday passengers.

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First look at Sex Pistols show filmed in Kent

First look at Sex Pistols show filmed in Kent

04 April 2022

The first look at a Danny Boyle-produced series that filmed in Kent has been released.

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