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Six months on - is Kent’s new £44m station worth the money?

Six months on - is Kent’s new £44m station worth the money?

08 February 2024

We spoke to commuters at Kent’s pricey new railway station as figures reveal just how busy – or quiet – it has been in the first six months.

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Further A2 closures as repairs continue

Further A2 closures as repairs continue

07 February 2024

Parts of the A2 will be closed as work to repair the busy route continues with a 35-mile diversion put in place.

Retail park’s monster speed bumps lowered

Retail park’s monster speed bumps lowered

06 February 2024

A set of “ridiculously high” speed bumps damaging cars have been lowered after a backlash by shoppers.

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Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

06 February 2024

Businesses are being affected by a three-week road closure to install new electricity cables.

Man charged in connection with threats against police officer

Man charged in connection with threats against police officer

06 February 2024

A man accused of threatening to “stomp” on a police officer’s head is to appear in court.

‘I’ve never seen so many emergency services in one place’

‘I’ve never seen so many emergency services in one place’

06 February 2024

A car became submerged in water after crashing outside a cafe.

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Man 'tries to ram driver off road' outside police station

Man 'tries to ram driver off road' outside police station

06 February 2024

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after he was accused of trying to force another driver off the road.

Parking charges could be extended at popular seafront car parks

Parking charges could be extended at popular seafront car parks

05 February 2024

A council has pitched plans for extended parking charge hours to be implemented at two popular car parks.

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Ferry service should not be ‘sacrificed’ to balance books

Ferry service should not be ‘sacrificed’ to balance books

05 February 2024

A ferry service that carries more than 100,000 passenger journeys a year must not be sacrificed, says a council leader.

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

Eight-week road closure planned ahead of launch of Fastrack bus route

05 February 2024

An eight-week road closure is planned in three phases as part of works to complete a new zero-emission bus route.

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Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

05 February 2024

Parents are furious that an extended bus service through a village still does not help their children get to school on time.

Man accused of threatening to ‘stomp’ on police officer’s head

Man accused of threatening to ‘stomp’ on police officer’s head

05 February 2024

A man has been taken into police custody after being accused of spitting and threatening behaviour.

‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

05 February 2024

Staff at a car garage say they have been losing trade due to emergency works on a reoccurring sinkhole.

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Work to start on new A2 roundabout with Roman statue at its centre

Work to start on new A2 roundabout with Roman statue at its centre

04 February 2024

Construction will begin on a new multi-million-pound roundabout which will feature a Roman statue of the sea god Triton that was uncovered nearby.

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'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

03 February 2024

A councillor is calling for a junction “to be made safe” amid fears it is becoming an accident blackspot after several high-profile crashes.

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Police get tough on rowdy quad bike and motorcycle riders

Police get tough on rowdy quad bike and motorcycle riders

03 February 2024

Police have stopped dozens of people riding quad bikes and motorcycles in a bid to cutdown on anti-social behaviour.

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‘Cyclists and walkers keep clashing - this path needs more signs'

‘Cyclists and walkers keep clashing - this path needs more signs'

03 February 2024

More signs are needed on a popular stretch of coastline to keep walkers and cyclists apart, say anxious residents.

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Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

02 February 2024

Five people have been arrested after a police officer carrying out speed checks was seriously injured in a hit-and-run.

Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

02 February 2024

Phased road works will see 11 roads closed over an 18-month period as part of a patching and preservation project.

Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

02 February 2024

A Smart car had to be rescued after attempting to drive around a bin lorry on a country lane.

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