Transport and Logistics Network
A lorry fire on the M20[1] brought traffic to a standstill near Maidstone[2] on Tuesday afternoon (June 6). The blaze took hold of the vehicle’s trailer on the eastbound carriageway between junctions five (Aylesford) and six (Maidstone / Blue Bell Hill…
Five homes were evacuated following a fence fire which spread and caused a gas explosion in Lenham. The incident happened in Old School close shortly after 2pm on Monday (June 5).
Two fire engines and a technical rescue were sent to the scene, and crew…
A series of closures on the M20[1] and on the A20[2] will commence tonight (June 5), as improvement works begin. The M20 closures will take place between Maidstone[3] and Chatham[4], impacting the London-bound carriageway from junction five to junction…
This is the moment a disqualified driver rammed a police car before going on a 135mph motorway chase[1] while armed with a loaded gun.
Kane McLeod, 32, was spotted by a police patrol speeding on the M25 near the Darenth Interchange in Dartford, Kent, o…
Drivers are facing long queues on the M20 this morning after a crash involving a car and a lorry.
It is reported one lane is blocked due to the accident at Junction 5 Aylesford, but traffic is coping well.
Queues are building up on the M20. Picture: …
Kent Police is appealing for information into the whereabouts of a missing Maidstone[1] teenager.
Grace Edwards was last seen in the Yalding area at around 3.30pm yesterday (Monday, May 1) and officers are concerned for her welfare.
The force issued a …
An evil mum who drowned her twin toddlers in the bath[1] is set to walk free having never served a single day in prison.
Samantha Ford admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility[2] but denied murdering 23-month-old children Jake and Chloe befor…
Teachers belonging to the National Education Union (NEU) will once again hold strike action across the country as disputes over pay and working conditions continue. Industrial action will take place today (Thursday, April 27) and then again on Tuesday …
A former Surrey Police Sergeant who spent two months in prison and lost his job has spoken out about the “catastrophic” impact of false allegations made against him. It comes as Matt Taylor’s ex-partner Police Constable Amanda Aston, 43, was last week …
A former police officer who sexually assaulted a woman while on duty and in full uniform has avoided jail time.
Lucas Webbon-Powell inappropriately touched his victim over her clothes without consent while working in Tonbridge[1] in April 2021.
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