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Collapsed manhole sparks gridlock in town

Collapsed manhole sparks gridlock in town

18 December 2023

Temporary traffic lights put up around a collapsed manhole are sparking gridlock along a notoriously congested stretch of road.

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Road closed after large sinkhole appears

Road closed after large sinkhole appears

18 December 2023

A section of a road has been fenced off after a large sinkhole appeared.

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Gridlock as “several dogs” wander on motorway

Gridlock as “several dogs” wander on motorway

18 December 2023

Motorway traffic was brought to a standstill after animals became loose and wandered onto the carriageway.

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Residents get the hump over ‘bus only trap’ failure

Residents get the hump over ‘bus only trap’ failure

17 December 2023

Housing estate residents are growing increasingly frustrated over the failure of a ‘sump buster’ to stop traffic ‘rat-running’ past their homes.

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Recurring water leak to shut main road for three days

Recurring water leak to shut main road for three days

16 December 2023

Part of a main road outside a PureGym and Nando’s is to close for three days due to a recurring water leak.

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Broken-down car on QEII Bridge causes long delays

Broken-down car on QEII Bridge causes long delays

16 December 2023

There are long delays on the M25 due to a broken-down car on the QEII Bridge.

Wait time for ferries eases after traffic woes

Wait time for ferries eases after traffic woes

16 December 2023

Earlier delays experienced by motorists heading towards our ports are easing up after traffic issues this morning.

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Trespasser prompts power on rails to be cut

Trespasser prompts power on rails to be cut

16 December 2023

Trains including high-speed services were affected this morning after a trespasser on the line close to a major railway station.

Seriously injured man cut from car after smash

Seriously injured man cut from car after smash

16 December 2023

Emergency teams rushed to a serious crash last night – and cut an injured man free from the wreckage.

Lengthy delays on A2 after three-vehicle crash

Lengthy delays on A2 after three-vehicle crash

15 December 2023

Drivers are warned to expect lengthy delays after a three-vehicle crash and a breakdown closed two parts of a major dual carriageway.

Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

15 December 2023

A road was closed and homes evacuated amid a large emergency services response following a blaze at a flat near a town centre.

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‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

15 December 2023

Emergency gas pipe repairs that caused weeks of chaos have finally been completed.

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Delays on M20 after car fire

Delays on M20 after car fire

15 December 2023

There were delays on the M20 after a car caught alight.

Multi-vehicle crash on A2 causes long delays

Multi-vehicle crash on A2 causes long delays

15 December 2023

An accident involving four cars left traffic queueing for six miles and drivers facing hour-long delays during the morning commute.

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Delays clear after motorway lorry fire

Delays clear after motorway lorry fire

15 December 2023

Drivers faced long delays throughout the morning rush hour after a lorry fire closed part of the M26 in the early hours.

Neighbours take action after council’s ‘nonsense’ salt bin refusal

Neighbours take action after council’s ‘nonsense’ salt bin refusal

15 December 2023

Residents who often get stuck in their homes in icy weather have clubbed together to buy a grit bin after a council refused to budge on its policy.

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Person fighting for life after being hit by train

Person fighting for life after being hit by train

14 December 2023

A person has suffered "life-threatening injuries" after being hit by a train.

Delays after car hits lamppost on busy route

Delays after car hits lamppost on busy route

14 December 2023

Police were called to a busy stretch of road after a vehicle crashed into a lamppost.

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Major route blocked after three-vehicle smash

Major route blocked after three-vehicle smash

14 December 2023

A major route has been blocked after two cars and a motorbike crashed on a roundabout leaving one person injured.

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French strikes hit cross-Channel sailings

French strikes hit cross-Channel sailings

14 December 2023

Strike action taking place across the Channel in France is affecting ferry sailings from Kent with alternative arrangements being made for passengers.

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