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'People use it as a race track, the road needs to be safer'
03 August 2024Concerns have been raised over bad parking, speeding drivers and lack of pedestrian crossings on a busy town centre road some treat ‘like race track’.
‘Walking and buses won’t be feasible for most of 2,500 home estate’
03 August 2024Bosses behind plans for a 2,500-home ‘garden city’ have been accused of taking a laissez-faire and inconsistent approach towards the impact of travel.
Train delays as police search for railway trespassers
02 August 2024Rail service to a coastal town has been cut off as police search the area for track trespassers.
Drug dealer who tried to avoid officers at railway station jailed
02 August 2024A couple have been sentenced after being found with a “substantial” amount of drugs.
Thunderstorms sweep across Kent
01 August 2024Trains have been disrupted and people have reported thunder “like a bomb going off” as storms roll through the county.
Road closed after car overturns in crash
01 August 2024Police urged drivers to consider alternative routes due to significant congestion after a crash between two cars closed a road.
Cow on line halts train services
01 August 2024Train services were suspended because of a cow on the line.
‘We're not closing - but need to raise £30m’
01 August 2024Bosses at a popular attraction need to raise £30m over the next decade to keep facilities up to scratch - but insist it is not in danger of closing.
Council accused of ‘hating motorists’ as 20mph zone set for huge extension
31 July 2024An extended 20mph zone comes into force in October and has been widely welcomed but a campaigner says it’s just a way of fleecing drivers.
Cyclist taken to hospital after falling off bike near junction
31 July 2024A cyclist was taken to hospital after falling off their bike near a junction.
Huge replica of ship that made first round-the-world voyage arrives in Kent
31 July 2024The only full-scale replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the world has arrived in Kent - and the public has the chance to jump on board.
One year on - has Kent's new £44m railway station been worth the money?
31 July 2024A £44m railway station branded a costly white elephant has been hailed a success one year after opening - despite failing to hit passenger targets.
'Passenger disturbance' delays trains
30 July 2024Trains have been delayed after reports of a disturbance involving passengers.
Road closed after crash between car and motorbike
30 July 2024A busy road has been closed this morning to allow for emergency services to attend to an accident.
Bridge to shut again due to ‘unforeseen issues’
29 July 2024An historic bridge is set for another eight-day closure after work to replace steel ropes wasn’t finished on time.
Lower Thames Crossing project could be delayed again
27 July 2024The Chancellor is reported to be considering delaying major road projects, including the Lower Thames Crossing, amid a hug black hole in finances.
‘I spent £8k on pub barriers to protect people - but council’s tearing them down’
27 July 2024A frustrated pub landlord spent £8,500 putting up barriers to “protect pedestrians” - but now council workers are set to tear them down.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
26 July 2024A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car, which was not at the scene when officers arrived.
Huge Eurostar disruption after ‘coordinated acts of malice’
26 July 2024Eurostar services are facing major disruption after being hit by “coordinated acts of malice” in France.
Change of plan sees road closures postponed
25 July 2024Road closures have been postponed so a temporary route can be created instead as part of efforts to reduce disruption for long-suffering motorists.
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