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The closure, part of a series of planned disruptions on the A282 this weekend, will take place from 10pm to 5am, with southbound traffic diverted through the East Tunnel under a contraflow system. The closure is expected to cause significant delays for drivers, particularly those traveling late at night or early in the morning. The Dartford Crossing is a vital road link over the River Thames in England, connecting Dartford in Kent to Thurrock in Essex via the A282. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Friday,…

Police have warned that a suspect is changing a noticeable feature of the house to see if anyone is home.  This could be leaving dirt on front doorsteps to see if it is cleared up or moving or leaving items to check if they are moved. If the dirt is cleared or the item moved back, it is a warning to the suspect that the residents are home. But if it is not, police suggest it is a sign the occupant could be on holiday and the house could be a target for burglaries. The warning comes after a number…

An air ambulance landed at a park this afternoon.The helicopter and two ambulances were spotted at Victoria Recreation Ground in Canterbury at about 4pm today.An air ambulance landed at Victoria Recreation Ground in CanterburyThe nature of the incident is not yet known.But the ambulance service confirmed it is not related to an incident at a private address, such as a home.It has been asked for more information.More as we get it. Source link

Lola Shenstone was last seen in the Stone area of the town at around 10.30am today (January 24). The 15-year-old is described by police as around 5ft 1in tall with very long, straight blond hair and blue eyes. She is thought to have been wearing a grey fluffy jacket and white trainers. Anyone with information on Lola’s whereabouts should contact Kent Police on 999 quoting 24-0366. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “The public’s help is sought to find a missing girl from Dartford. “Lola Shenstone was last seen in the Stone area of the town at around 10.30am on Friday 24 January 2025. “Lola, 15,…

The London Borough of Bromley has announced the prohibition of vehicular traffic on several roads to facilitate the replacement of telecoms equipment with new 5G technology by WHP Telecoms. The affected areas include Park Avenue in Bromley and Spur Road in Orpington, as listed in a public notice. The order is expected to come into effect on Monday, March 3, 2025, with no specified finish date. However, the order will have a maximum duration of 18 months, and works are set to begin on or after the commencement date of the order. The council stated that vehicles will not be…

Four people have been arrested after a man was left with serious head injuries following an alleged town centre assault.The incident happened in King Street, Ramsgate at about 4.20am on Saturday.A man suffered serious head injuries in a reported assault in King Street, Ramsgate. Picture: GoogleEmergency services attended and a man in his 40s was taken to hospital for treatment.He suffered serious injuries, which are not considered life-threatening.As part of an investigation, three men, aged 20, 21, and 24, and an 18-year-old woman were arrested.A police spokesman added: “One man remains in custody and the others have been released on…

From today (February 17), to Saturday, February 22, sections of the northbound carriageway, including the east and west tunnels, will be closed at various times for tunnel works. Closures will begin each night from 9pm and reopen by 6am the following morning. Diversions will be in place via National Highways roads, and motorists are advised to plan ahead to avoid delays. The Dartford Crossing is a vital road link over the River Thames in England, connecting Dartford in Kent to Thurrock in Essex via the A282. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to…

The work will affect trains from February 17 through to February 21. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this half term.   Monday to Thursday (February 17 to February 20): The 11.50pm train from London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by buses between Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham and Faversham, calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. Tuesday only (February 18): The weekly Tuesday night engineering work between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate will not take place. Trains will run normally between these stations.   Tuesday, Thursday…

Tom Jones is returning to a Kent music venue after two sell-out shows in 2023.The It’s Not Unusual singer will be gracing the stage at Dreamland Margate on Sunday, July 6.Tom Jones will play at Dreamland Margate in JulyThe 84-year-old will play from 5.30pm till 10.30pm at the seaside theme park and tickets go on sale on Friday at 9am.Jones delighted Kent fans two summers ago, and with the gig proving so popular, another date was added.A Dreamland spokesman said: “Legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones is set to perform at Dreamland as part of the Margate Summer Series. This follows…

There were major disruption to Southeastern services yesterday (February 13) after reports of an incident between Dartford and Gravesend. Police were called to the line near Northfleet station at about 6.55pm to a casualty on the tracks. Medics pronounced the person dead at the scene. Officers are not treating the death as suspicious and a coroner report is being prepared. All lines between Dartford and Gravesend were closed as emergency services were dealing with the incident. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line near Northfleet railway station at about 6.55pm yesterday (13 February) following reports of a casualty on…