The M20 in Kent is closed coastbound between J8 (Maidstone) and J9 (Ashford) to manage HGVs and other freight heading for the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel as part of Operation Brock
Operation Brock is part of a series of measures to improve Kent’s resilience in the event of disruption to services across the English Channel. This is a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing reduced ferry capacity at the Port of Dover. When there’s any sort of disruption in the channel, HGV traffic on […]
Pump prices rose more in March than in any previous month on record, despite the Chancellor announcing a 5p fuel duty cut in the Spring S…
As well as hitting a new record-high price of 167.3p on Tuesday 22 March, the average cost of a litre of unleaded petrol went up by a huge 11.62p to end the month at 163.28p per litre – the largest ever increase the RAC has recorded in a single month. The previous biggest monthly […]
Pump prices rose more in March than in any previous month on record, despite the Chancellor announcing a 5p fuel duty cut in the Spring Statement, new RAC Fuel Watchdata reveals.*
As well as hitting a new record-high price of 167.3p on Tuesday 22 March, the average cost of a litre of unleaded petrol went up by a huge 11.62p to end the month at 163.28p per litre – the largest ever increase the RAC has recorded in a single month. The previous biggest monthly […]
The A21 in East Sussex is closed in both directions between the A265 (Hurst Green) and the A2100 (John’s Cross Roundabout) due to a serio…
Sussex Police and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance are among the emergency services in attendance. National Highways contractors will also be attending to assist with traffic management. Diversion Routes Londonbound/northbound traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs. Exit the A21 Londonbound/northbound at Sedlescombe and join the B2244 […]
The A21 in East Sussex is closed in both directions between the A265 (Hurst Green) and the A2100 (John’s Cross Roundabout) due to a serious collision involving an overturned car
Sussex Police and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance are among the emergency services in attendance. National Highways contractors will also be attending to assist with traffic management. Diversion Routes Londonbound/northbound traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs. Exit the A21 Londonbound/northbound at Sedlescombe and join the B2244 […]
The A21 in East Sussex is closed in both directions between the A265 (Hurst Green) and the A2100 (John’s Cross Roundabout) due to a serious collision involving an overturned car
Sussex Police and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance are among the emergency services in attendance. National Highways contractors will also be attending to assist with traffic management. Diversion Routes Londonbound/northbound traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs. Exit the A21 Londonbound/northbound at Sedlescombe and join the B2244 […]
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is currently tackling a waste paper lorry fire on Hoath Way near Junction 4 of the M2 at Gillingham
Crews are tackling the blaze in the back of the vehicle involving around 10 tonnes of compacted paper. The fire is creating a lot of smoke and people living nearby are being asked to close their windows and doors during the incident. Colleagues from Kent Police are at the scene managing traffic around the incident. […]
Police need your help in finding 13 year old Alfie Arnold from Cannock
He was last seen at around 5pm on the 5th April. Alfie is described as white, slim build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, black Adidas bottoms and black Nike trainers. If you have seen Alfie or know of his whereabouts, please call officers on 101 quoting incident 581 […]
Police need your help in finding 13 year old Alfie Arnold from Cannock
He was last seen at around 5pm on the 5th April. Alfie is described as white, slim build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, black Adidas bottoms and black Nike trainers. If you have seen Alfie or know of his whereabouts, please call officers on 101 quoting incident 581 […]
A man who attacked a neighbour with a knife in an unprovoked attack sparked by a parcel delivery has been jailed
Mohammed Latif confronted the man on his own doorstep after seeing him receive a package he was asked to take for someone else. For reasons which still remain unclear Latif – who had no previous involvement or interaction with the man – threatened to stab him. Latif lunged towards him with the knife but thankfully he […]