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Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

08 December 2024

Proposals to hike parking charges across several towns and villages has been met with fury from worried residents.

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‘Why is the government protecting private business while our town loses out?’

‘Why is the government protecting private business while our town loses out?’

08 December 2024

A year after petitioning the government to force through a new bridge deemed crucial to a town’s future, campaigners have slammed a lack of response.

Op Brock to return ahead of Christmas holidays

Op Brock to return ahead of Christmas holidays

06 December 2024

Drivers are facing a traffic headache this Christmas following the decision to redeploy Operation Brock again.

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Services return to normal after morning of train delays

Services return to normal after morning of train delays

06 December 2024

Train services have returned to normal across the county after a morning of disruption due to a radio system fault.

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Motorists face new £4 charge confirmed for previously free tunnel

Motorists face new £4 charge confirmed for previously free tunnel

05 December 2024

Drivers will have to fork out the fee if using the Blackwall and newly-built Silvertown tunnel during peak times, it has been confirmed.

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Crashed train set for ‘complex’ recovery

Crashed train set for ‘complex’ recovery

04 December 2024

A stricken train which came off the tracks and crashed into undergrowth could be removed in the next few days.

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Housing developer threatens to pull £50m funding including for major road and schools

Housing developer threatens to pull £50m funding including for major road and schools

02 December 2024

A developer wants to slash more than £50m worth of new infrastructure and community facilities - putting a £30m road scheme and new school in doubt.

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What does Labour's 'bus revolution' with 'London-style' services really mean for Kent?

What does Labour's 'bus revolution' with 'London-style' services really mean for Kent?

02 December 2024

The government has announced a £27 million boost for bus services in Kent and Medway. Here we look at how things could change…

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Faster more comfortable trains on the way

Faster more comfortable trains on the way

28 November 2024

Southeastern is taking delivery of 13 new Class 377 trains to improve its service.

How one of Kent's busiest junctions could be transformed

How one of Kent's busiest junctions could be transformed

28 November 2024

Three schemes to transform a nightmare junction and ease gridlock being considered by chiefs can be exclusively revealed by KentOnline.

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Call to charge utility companies after town’s roadworks cause ‘havoc’

Call to charge utility companies after town’s roadworks cause ‘havoc’

24 November 2024

A petition has been launched to make utility companies carrying out roadworks in a town pay a daily rate to keep roads shut.

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Taxi fares could jump to second priciest in county

Taxi fares could jump to second priciest in county

22 November 2024

Hard-pressed cabbies are hoping the go-ahead is given to plans to hike the amount they can charge their customers.

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Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

22 November 2024

Forecasters have issued a yellow warning of wind for parts of Kent this weekend.

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Multi-million roundabout revamp to start after dormouse delay

Multi-million roundabout revamp to start after dormouse delay

22 November 2024

The date has been revealed for when work on a major roundabout upgrade will begin after months of delays due to a dormouse nest being found.

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Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

21 November 2024

A bus broke down on the first day of a much-anticipated “rapid” service, forcing passengers to wait for a replacement.

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School buses delayed by broken down tanker causing traffic ‘havoc’

School buses delayed by broken down tanker causing traffic ‘havoc’

21 November 2024

A bus company says school children have been late to school after a broken down tanker caused “gridlock”.

Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

21 November 2024

Residents are fuming over “chaotic” roadworks causing long tailbacks for frustrated drivers - and say they seldom see anyone working.

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Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

21 November 2024

Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.

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Gritters being sent out as ice warning issued for Kent

Gritters being sent out as ice warning issued for Kent

19 November 2024

The Met Office has issued warnings of icy patches as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing.

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‘It wasn't electric - but at least it was on time’

‘It wasn't electric - but at least it was on time’

19 November 2024

Our reporter joined the first-ever passengers on a new £34m bus route that has launched with diesel vehicles rather than electric.

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