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New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

27 April 2024

New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.

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Dartford Crossing users ‘fined after accounts closed’

Dartford Crossing users ‘fined after accounts closed’

26 April 2024

Drivers are reportedly being fined for using a busy crossing after their accounts were “closed without their knowledge”.

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New McDonald's plans for Kent motorway services - but will anyone go?

New McDonald's plans for Kent motorway services - but will anyone go?

26 April 2024

Expansion plans have been submitted to upgrade a motorway service station including a new McDonald’s and Costa.

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

26 April 2024

A bus company boss says getting kids to school on time is becoming “increasingly difficult” due to “frustrating” and inconsiderate parking.

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Eleven-mile queues after lorry crash on M25

Eleven-mile queues after lorry crash on M25

25 April 2024

Traffic is backed up for 11 miles and there are delays of up to two hours after a crash involving a lorry near the QEII Bridge.

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Man in hospital after smash closed main route

Man in hospital after smash closed main route

25 April 2024

A major route was closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van.

Six fire engines called to railway line blaze started by vandals

Six fire engines called to railway line blaze started by vandals

25 April 2024

Train services were disrupted while fire crews tackled a blaze on a railway line.

‘Roadworks are relentless - it's just one thing after another'

‘Roadworks are relentless - it's just one thing after another'

25 April 2024

“Relentless” roadworks are making life a misery for motorists on a busy dual-carriageway and along a narrow lane used to bypass the queues.

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Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined

Drivers wrongly using bus-only lane will be fined

24 April 2024

Drivers who are caught trying to cut through a bus gate will be fined after it was confirmed cameras will be installed.

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Traffic held after car overturns on M25

Traffic held after car overturns on M25

24 April 2024

Traffic was queuing back to the Dartford Crossing after a car overturned on the M25.

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Road blocked after school-run crash

Road blocked after school-run crash

24 April 2024

The emergency services were called to a busy road following a crash near a pedestrian crossing.

Major route shuts days after reopening following emergency works

Major route shuts days after reopening following emergency works

24 April 2024

A major road connecting two districts in the county has shut again after repairs to a burst water pipe needed fixing.

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Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

24 April 2024

Part of a busy junction is set to close while work progresses on a multi-million-pound roundabout revamp.

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Seven months of disruption on A21 for bridge repairs

Seven months of disruption on A21 for bridge repairs

24 April 2024

Full road and lane closures are planned for a busy A-road while work takes place on making a bridge safe.

Busy route to close for emergency gas work

Busy route to close for emergency gas work

24 April 2024

A route used by school parents will be closed for up to 10 days due to emergency gas works.

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Delays on A2 after two-vehicle crash

Delays on A2 after two-vehicle crash

24 April 2024

Traffic was delayed on a major road following a two-vehicle crash, with police at the scene.

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Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns

Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns

24 April 2024

A motorway was briefly shut today following concerns for a man’s welfare.

Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

24 April 2024

New figures obtained by KentOnline have revealed which councils make the most money from parking and which street has dished out the most tickets.

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‘People are worried they won’t be able to get to the hospital’

‘People are worried they won’t be able to get to the hospital’

23 April 2024

Villagers are being invited to a public meeting to discuss their concerns over plans for a new community of 1,300 homes.

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Thousands sign petition against new Sunday parking fees

Thousands sign petition against new Sunday parking fees

22 April 2024

A council is set to debate a decision to extend parking charges into evenings, bank holidays and weekends after a huge backlash.

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