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What has happened to council's flagship £34m zero-emission bus route?
20 August 2024Residents reliant on public transport have expressed concerns over why they’ve been waiting a year for new electric buses to turn up.
Crash at ‘danger junction’ as traffic lights fail yet again
19 August 2024A crash involving two cars sparked yet more disruption at a controversial junction as new traffic lights failed again.
Trains cancelled on Kent railway line due to staff shortages
18 August 2024Trains on a Kent railway line are unable to run today due to a shortage of available signalling staff.
Hybrid and highbrow
17 August 2024Paul Acres delivers his verdict on Bentley’s greenest SUV
Road shut after three-car crash
16 August 2024A road was shut after a three-car crash at a busy crossroads junction.
Trains suspended after person seen on tracks
16 August 2024Passengers have been unable to travel from a major Kent train station following an emergency incident this morning.
Traffic held on M2 after crash
15 August 2024Traffic on a motorway was at a standstill following an accident involving two vehicles.
A-road blocked following two-car crash
15 August 2024Two-mile tailbacks were reported after a collision on a main road.
Hour-long delays as police stop traffic near Dartford Crossing
14 August 2024Traffic was held and a busy route closed in both directions while police responded to concerns for a person’s welfare.
Delays on M25 due to broken down lorry
14 August 2024Two lanes were blocked on the M25 due to an HGV with gearbox issues.
Bus crashes into scaffolding near high street
13 August 2024A 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
13 August 2024A road was blocked after police were called over fears for a person’s welfare.
Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge
13 August 2024Train services have resumed after earlier disruption caused by a vehicle hitting a bridge.
End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years
13 August 2024A family-run bus company known for its two-tone blue livery has closed after almost 50 years following the retirement of its directors.
Rail services stopped after person hit by train
12 August 2024A person has died after being hit by a train, it has been confirmed.
First electric buses to hit the streets
12 August 2024The first of 28 new electric buses have arrived in Kent in a move the county council hopes will drastically cut carbon emissions.
‘Teething problems’ see bus trial hit by delays and timetable issues
10 August 2024A bus service trial impacted by roadworks and timetable mishaps has been branded a “disaster” less than two weeks since its launch.
New MP joins fight to bring back Eurostar as petition nears 60,000 signatures
09 August 2024A new MP has backed calls for Eurostar to return to the county and says rival operators should consider stepping into the void left behind.
Eight taken to hospital and one man in serious condition after bus crash
09 August 2024Eight people have been taken to hospital after a crash between a double-decker bus and a car, with one man in a serious condition.
‘I know we bought a house by a road – but noise of selfish bikers is horrible!’
09 August 2024Fed-up residents are calling on police to crack down on “selfish” and noisy bikers terrorising their village.
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