Dover Fastrack takes a giant leap forward with new bridge craned over A2
The 150 tonne crane manoeuvres the bridge into place Dover Fastrack is one step closer to becoming a reality, as a new bridge was installed over the A2 at Whitfield…
Train drivers’ strike to hit Kent passengers from Monday to Saturday
Due to the ongoing pay dispute, train drivers in the Aslef union will not work extra hours for six days starting from Monday, affecting 15 rail operators across England. South…
Council leader calls for Stagecoach to reverse axing of ‘vital’ Folkestone and Hythe bus
16 bus facing cuts to the route Stagecoach has been urged to reconsider its decision to cut vital bus services in Folkestone and Hythe. The bus operator announced earlier this…
Free bus rides and attractions in Kent and Medway!!!
If you’re looking for a fun and affordable way to explore Kent and Medway, you’re in luck! On the weekend of 24 and 25 June, you can hop on any…
Passenger hurls abuse and threats at bus driver in Maidstone
An unprovoked incident is alleged to have happened at around 5pm on Wednesday 10 May 2023, when a passenger boarded an Arriva bus in King Street, Maidstone. It is reported…
Kent rail passengers hit by more strikes starting today!
Library image – Javelin at Dover Priory Station Southeastern railways is warning passengers that strike action is set to take place in Kent and across the network on Wednesday 31…
Faversham awarded £1 million Government funding to encourage safer walking
Kent County Council (KCC) has successfully bid to improve the cross-town walking route running from the east to the west of Faversham. The £995,000 scheme, called the Faversham Cross Town…
Ashford Port Health gets go ahead for border checks at Sevington
Ashford Borough Council has welcomed a Government announcement confirming that checks will still be required on EU goods and that the facility at the Sevington Inland Border Facility is likely…
Orient Express between Victoria and Folkestone axed over Brexit checks
The company that operates today’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is dropping the London-to-Folkestone leg of the route due to difficulties crossing the border to Calais. The coach transfer is reported to be…
Folkestone and Hythe MP blames French border authorities for Roundhill Tunnel closure
Otterpool Park On 4th April I spoke at the meeting of the Folkestone and District Council planning committee in favour of the outline planning application for the Otterpool Park garden…