Traffic and Travel

Two lanes were blocked on the M25 due to an HGV with gearbox issues.

Road reopened after 10ft sinkhole filled

Drivers are once again able to use a residential road after a sinkhole was filled by a water company.

Traffic clears after ‘police incident’ on M25

Traffic on the M25 was stopped in both directions after police received reports of concern for a woman’s welfare.

Pilot in hospital after plane crash near airport

A pilot has been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed near an airport.

Frustration as junction revamp plans delayed or dropped

Kent Highways has been heavily criticised after completing only one of 10 scheduled junction improvements in four years.

New parking charges to come into force next week

New parking charges come into effect next week with motorists facing Sunday charges for the first time.

‘Carpet-bombing estate with double yellow lines is shameful’

An estate that so far has survived without parking restrictions is about to be “carpet-bombed” with double yellow lines.

Bus crashes into scaffolding near high street

A road was shut and a large number of emergency vehicles called after a bus collided with a construction site.

Queues at Dartford Crossing due to concerns for person

A road was blocked after police were called over fears for a person’s welfare.

Private investors could help deliver £9bn tunnel link - in exchange for toll money

The government could look to private backers to build the Lower Thames Crossing and offset the growing cost on the public purse, according to reports.

Biker dies in crash with lorry on route to busy beach

A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a lorry on a road leading to a popular beach.

Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Train services have resumed after earlier disruption caused by a vehicle hitting a bridge.

‘Absolute mayhem’ as traffic lights at new junction keep failing

Drivers are facing "absolute mayhem" at a controversial new junction as traffic lights have failed four times in as many months.

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

A controversial speed limit change which saw thousands of motorists slapped with fines despite claims of inadequate signage is set to be axed.

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train, it has been confirmed.

Serious crash involving lorry and biker on busy route to popular beach

A busy route to a popular beach is closed after a serious crash.

A249 to shut for new bridge to be installed

A busy stretch of the A249 will be shutting this weekend to allow work to continue on a multi-million-pound road improvement scheme.

Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin