Dover MP backs Braverman saying Channel chaos was NOT about Brexit!
Commenting on the weekend roads and cross channel ferry chaos at the Port of Dover, Natalie Elphicke MP stated: “Traffic issues at Dover have been a problem for many years.”…
Rethink on plans for Thanet Way Tunnel
Amendments have been made to plans to carry out essential maintenance at the Chestfield Tunnel on the Thanet Way. Kent County Council (KCC) has decided to postpone the carriageway reconstruction…
Snow and ice this week prompts plea to give gritting vehicles time and space
With snow forecast this week, motorists are once again being reminded to give gritting vehicles time and space while they are out on National Highways’ roads network. The message comes…
Teenage Polo passenger dies at scene of head-on crash with van on A20
Witnesses are being sought following a fatal collision near Farningham. At around 10.50pm on Saturday 11 February 2023, a Red VW Polo GTI was travelling towards Farningham on the A20…
Witness appeal to Tram Road crossing collision – girl seriously injured with life-changing injuries
Officers investigating a serious collision in Folkestone are appealing for any witnesses yet to speak to police to come forward. Kent Police was called at 3.50pm on Wednesday 18 January…
Kent roads chaos feared as Dover Port hit by French industrial action
Due to national industrial action in France, services to and from Calais will be suspended from 7am UTC on Thursday 19th January. The Port will still be open, with services…
Kent and Sussex could bear the brunt of snowfall on Monday morning
The Met Office is warning of a chance that heavy rain throughout the night, will turn to snow in parts of Kent and Sussex. This could cause some travel disruption…
Kent gritters preparing for snow and ice on its way south
National Highways gritter ready for action National Highways’ gritters will be back out on the roads in the coming days following warnings of a period of cold weather. It is…
Folkestone Old High Street remains closed to through traffic
Scaffolding in place in The Old High Street, Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: The footpath to one side of the Old High Street in Folkestone is back open,…
Historic Old High Street in Folkestone forced to close over reports of building risk
View of the Old High Street road closure in Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff – Story and photo by Ray Duff – Part of Folkestone’s historic Old High Street had to…