Author: Abhisek Singh Rajput

A section of the A2 that was closed following a collision, reportedly involving a pedestrian and a lorry, has now reopened. Emergency services responded to the incident on the Boughton bypass between Brenley Corner and Canterbury earlier this evening. Traffic on the A2 near Dunkirk was brought to a standstill, with images showing vehicles halted between the M2 and the Harbledown junction for Canterbury city center. An air ambulance was also seen hovering above and landing nearby. As of 8:45 pm, National Highways confirmed the road was clear and traffic was moving, though some delays remain due to congestion. A…

National Highways has announced several road closures in Dartford that are expected to cause moderate delays. Motorists may experience hold-ups ranging from 10 to 30 minutes. Note that these closures pertain to motorways and major A-roads, and do not include smaller roads. Here are the details: A2: From 10:30 PM on August 18 to 5:00 AM on August 23, eastbound from Bourne Interchange to Old Bexley Lane. Expect moderate delays (10-30 minutes) due to carriageway closure for VRS replacement. Diversions will be in place via National Highways and local authority routes. A282: From 10:00 PM on August 1 to 5:30…

A fire broke out in St Marks Square, Bromley on the morning of August 15, with around 80 firefighters and 12 fire engines responding to the blaze. The fire, which began around 9:50 a.m., led to two people being treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews before being taken to the hospital. Among them were two police officers from Bromley station, who had entered the building to evacuate residents before the arrival of the fire brigade. Both officers were treated for smoke inhalation and were released from the hospital later the same day. The fire is believed to…

Arsonists are suspected of igniting yet another blaze at the abandoned St John Fisher Catholic School, which has now been set on fire four times within the past year. Firefighters responded to the latest incident at the derelict school on Ordnance Street, Chatham, shortly after 12:30 PM today (Sunday). Five fire engines and a height vehicle were deployed to extinguish the flames using hose reel jets. A spokesperson for the fire service confirmed that there were no reported injuries and noted that while the cause of the fire is still under investigation, it is being treated as suspicious. This fire…

Bromley’s New Lush Store to Open with Special Giveaways Lush’s new Bromley store is set to open at 12pm and will be situated on the ground floor in Unit 15, previously home to Monsoon and Accessorize. The new location, covering 118 square meters, will replace Lush’s former space on the second floor, where the brand has been established since its Bromley debut. To celebrate the grand opening, visitors will receive a complimentary Toby’s Magic Cow bath bomb. Additionally, the first 100 customers will be given a welcome goodie bag that includes a bath bomb, shower gel, and samples of Lush’s…

On Wednesday, August 14, police were called to a disturbance on London Road in Swanscombe, Dartford at 1:32 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with serious injuries. He received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to a London hospital for further treatment. Another man, with injuries consistent with a stab wound, was also taken to a local hospital. His injuries are reported as non-life-threatening. In connection with the incident, two men and two women have been arrested. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances leading to the disturbance. Kent Police are seeking witnesses or…

Under proposed new regulations, dog owners could face fines of up to £100. Medway Council is seeking public input on a potential public space protection order (PSPO) aimed at banning dogs from certain areas and mandating that they be leashed in others. The proposed PSPO is designed to enhance community safety and improve the local environment by establishing dog exclusion zones, managing where dogs can be off-lead, restricting the number of dogs one person can walk at a time, and addressing dog fouling issues. Residents are being asked to share their opinions on the proposal, which would see dogs prohibited…

Closures are scheduled for the Dartford Crossing, including both the West and East Tunnels, and the A2 link, with diversions routed through National Highways roads. The Dartford Crossing, formerly known as the Dartford Tunnel, spans the River Thames and links Dartford in Kent with Thurrock in Essex via the A282. Please note that this information is current as of publication but may change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Monday, August 12 – Tuesday, August 13 A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel: 10 PM – 5:30 AM Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel maintenance Diversion via National Highways roads Tuesday,…

Man Arrested for “Encouraging Murder” After Video of Dartford Labour Councillor Surfaces A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of “encouraging murder” following the circulation of a video showing a Dartford councillor making violent comments about anti-immigration protesters. The arrest, made this morning, follows the online spread of footage that appears to show Dartford Councillor Ricky Jones making provocative statements during a counter-protest. The Met Police reported: “A man in his 50s was arrested at a location in South East London on charges of encouraging murder and an offence under the Public Order Act. He is currently being…

A theatre has responded to accusations of “cancel culture” made by comedian Lee Hurst following a dispute over bookings. Hurst, known for his role on the nineties comedy show They Think It’s All Over, claimed that The Alexander Centre in Faversham had “cancelled” his performance. He posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he was informed there was no availability for his stand-up tour until next year, and later learned that the venue had outsourced comedy bookings for the entire year. Hurst expressed frustration, stating he would not patronize the venue due to what he perceived as an exclusionary practice. He…