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1 week ago
Cars

Heavy traffic with SEVERE delays as car overturns on A2 near Bluewater

Traffic halted on A2 eastbound near Bluewater due to overturned car, causing severe delays of 60+ minutes. [ more ]
London On The Inside
1 week ago
London

BEST BEACHES NEAR LONDON

Escape London's chaos for serene beach retreats near the capital in under 2 hours with tranquil settings and picturesque landscapes. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Concerns for missing Birmingham girl linked to Lambeth and Dartford

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing girl from Birmingham with links to south London and Kent. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on A2

A motorcyclist died in a crash on the A2 in Kent, causing severe congestion and delays.
Officers are urging witnesses and those with footage to assist the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

London travel news LIVE: M25 car fire causes five-mile queues in Kent amid great Easter return

Car fire causes M25 delays in Kent
Transport disruptions on Easter Monday [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Engineering works set to affect SIX south London stations this Easter weekend

Buses to replace trains over Bank Holiday weekend in south London, Kent, and Sussex for railway network upgrades.
Major upgrade work including stabilizing embankments, installing new signal gantries, and upgrading level crossings on various stations. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Severe delays on M2 as person airlifted to hospital after serious' crash

One person was airlifted to a hospital after a serious crash on the M2 in Kent between junctions six and five.
Severe delays were reported as the motorway was closed in both directions for emergency services to deal with the collision. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

King Charles faces backlash from Kent residents over plans to build ideal town'

The King's plan to build an ideal town in Kent faces strong opposition from local residents.
The proposed development aims to provide sustainable homes and combat a housing crisis in the area. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Paedophile who subjected child to campaign of horrifying abuse jailed for 18 years

A paedophile in Kent has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a string of offences, including rape and indecent assault.
The abuse had a catastrophic impact on the victim's adult life, but they were praised for their bravery in coming forward and giving evidence. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Boy, 12, arrested after teenage girl stabbed in Kent

12-year-old arrested after stabbing incident in Kent
Teenage girl in stable condition after being treated for stab wound in London hospital [ more ]
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3 months ago
Education

The nine schools in Kent where RAAC has been identified

Nine schools in Kent have identified reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)
The Department for Education (DfE) plans to address RAAC challenges
234 education settings in England have been identified as having RAAC in their buildings [ more ]
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3 months ago
London

The Kent town with an ancient castle that Londoners are desperate to move to

Tonbridge in Kent has become a top choice for Londoners looking to move away from the city.
Chelmsford in Essex is the most desired location for Londoners leaving the capital, followed by Tonbridge in Kent. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Neighbouring Kent councils hit by simultaneous cyber attacks | Computer Weekly

Three local authorities in Kent, UK have been hit by cyber attacks, causing disruptions to public-facing systems.
The affected councils are working with the National Cyber Security Centre to respond to the incidents and restore services.
The attacks bear similarities and may be linked, indicating a potential ransomware incident. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Neighbouring Kent councils hit by simultaneous cyber attacks | Computer Weekly

Three local authorities in Kent, UK have been hit by cyber attacks, causing disruptions to public-facing systems.
The affected councils are working with the National Cyber Security Centre to respond to the incidents and restore services.
The attacks bear similarities and may be linked, indicating a potential ransomware incident. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

Neighbouring Kent councils hit by simultaneous cyber attacks | Computer Weekly

Three local authorities in Kent, UK have been hit by cyber attacks, causing disruptions to public-facing systems.
The affected councils are working with the National Cyber Security Centre to respond to the incidents and restore services.
The attacks bear similarities and may be linked, indicating a potential ransomware incident. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

PM refuses to comment on future of asylum centre

The Prime Minister has refused to reveal whether a temporary asylum processing centre in Kent will be made permanent.
Rishi Sunak visited Border Force officials at Gatwick Airport after his Rwanda bill passed a crucial Commons vote, despite criticism from 60 Conservative MPs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Design

On my radar: Posy Simmonds's cultural highlights

Posy Simmonds is a renowned British cartoonist and illustrator, known for her long association with the Guardian.
Her exhibition, Posy Simmonds: Dessiner la litterature, is currently on display at the Pompidou Centre in Paris. [ more ]
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