town in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom
M25 delays as traffic held after Dartford Crossing crash: Two crashes cause delays towards Essex, with congestion stretching to Orpington and the Dartford ...
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Delays expected as M25 QEII Dartford Crossing bridge to close for 12 hours: There will be repair works taking place in the area
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Opinion‘Racism, sexism and a complete disregard for voters were all clearly shown’: Writing for KentOnline, MP Jim Dickson has attacked Reform UK after an undercover ...
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London travel news LIVE: Trespassers cause rail chaos as Elizabeth Line trains suspended
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London travel news LIVE: Dartford Crossing traffic chaos as M25 crash causes partial closure of bridge
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Revealed: How thousands of London pupils are competing for Kent grammar school places
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M25 QEII Dartford Bridge to shut for 8 hours due to 'maintenance work': There will be delays for drivers who may need to find alternative routes
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Lawler urges Romans to embrace historic date with Aldershot: Joe Lawler’s Tadley Calleva side look on to this Saturday as they travel to face National League ...
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Bluewater restaurant given one-star hygiene rating after cockroach infestation discovered
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Rock icon star announces more Kent dates as tour extends into 2027: Don’t miss guitar great who is stopping off in Kent this month before returning for two more ...
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Crash and spillage closes two lanes at Dartford Tunnel: Dartford Tunnel crash and spillage closes two lanes, causing M25 anticlockwise delays and queues from ...
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Kent Online Sep 30
Kent and Medway's most oversubscribed schools revealed: Use our searchable table to find out how oversubscribed your local secondary and primary schools are.
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No trains on key Kent routes this weekend including via Tonbridge and Dover: Rail replacement buses will operate where trains are not running
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/no-trains-key-kent-routes-11169243
Rupert Lowe's comments on Kent school’s ethnicity data called ‘ignorant and divisive’
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M25 Dartford Bridge to shut for almost 12 hours with drivers to be diverted: It is currently the only way to cross the Thames east of London by road
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M25 QEII Dartford Bridge to shut for 11 hours: National Highways will have a diversion in place
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/m25-qeii-dartford-bridge-shut-11159812
'Hardworking' Kent nurse among 33 missing Brits in Nepal as flash floods cause 'irreplaceable loss'
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Dartford Crossing tunnel closed due to police incident involving ‘damaged barrier’
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Dartford Tunnel closed after 50-tonne crane breaks down: Drivers are facing delays of up to an hour after a 50-tonne crane broke down.
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/dartford-tunnel-closed-after-50-tonne-crane-breaks-down-344695/
Long delays on both sides of crossing: Motorists are facing long delays on both sides of the Dartford Crossing after a crash.
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/long-delays-on-both-sides-of-crossing-344512/
'Hardworking' Kent nurse among 33 missing Brits in Nepal as flash floods cause 'irreplaceable loss'
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Exact times A2, M20, M26 and A249 will close in Kent this week: Works will also require a full closure of the QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing this week
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/exact-times-a2-m20-m26-11137369
Lovely slice of non-league life here - as captured by Colin Bowman, the lead-up to Ben Pope's first of two goals that earned Official Burgess Hill Town FC ... Show more
New walks created at iconic Sussex forest: Six new walking routes have been created on Ashdown Forest as part of celebrations to mark the 100th birthday of ...
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Dartford Crossing severe delays as right hand tunnel closed: Drivers are facing severe delays of more than one hour as the right hand tunnel at the Dartford ...
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Key routes include work on A2, M20, the M26 and of course, the M25. The A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel will be closed from 10pm to 5 ... Show more
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M25 Dartford Crossing traffic held following crash: All traffic is being held in both tunnels at the Dartford Crossing following a crash on the M25.
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M25 Dartford Crossing drivers facing severe delays: Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 anti-clockwise on the approach to the Dartford Crossing this ...
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‘Menace’ motorist who led police on two high speed chases within 48 hours avoids jail
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Standstill traffic on M25 near Dartford Crossing in Essex: Drivers are facing standstill traffic on the M25 near to the Dartford Crossing on the Essex and Kent ...
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'Call 999' if you see man missing from Dartford as police are concerned about his welfare
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Long-running leak at railway bridge prompts fears of ‘another collapse’ close to landslip site
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Video footage submitted by Monique Richards shows smoke filling the air from a HGV fire near the M27. The blaze spread to a nearby heathland ... Show more
Kent County Council reacts after 4G phone mast is built slap bang in middle of footpath
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‘It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity for local businesses’: Hundreds of businesses could potentially win a share of £800 million worth of contracts for work ...
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Severe delays approaching Dartford Tunnels into Essex: Drivers are experiencing severe delays on the M25 approaching the Dartford Tunnels due to heavy congestion ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26445658.severe-delays-approaching-dartford-tunnels-essex/
Kent County Council reacts after 4G phone mast is built slap bang in middle of footpath
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Cancer patient raises £1k for fans after chemotherapy unit becomes ‘unbearably hot’
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Dartford Crossing, A249, M20 and M2 overnight closures to avoid in Kent this week
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Dartford Crossing delays after lane closure from car fire: Drivers are facing growing delays at the Dartford Crossing after a car fire forced the closure of a ...
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M25 and Dartford tunnel closures to last through August: M25 drivers are being warned of overnight closures on the M25 and the Dartford tunnel for nearly a month ...
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Newnham’s medal joy: Dartford’s Emily Newnham was pipped to gold at the Commonwealth Games - but was delighted with silver success in the 400m hurdles.
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M25 crash on QE2 bridge causing severe delays for drivers: A crash on the Dartford bridge is causing severe delays for drivers.
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"I felt anger and disbelief, I was appalled" 😡
WATCH: This was the moment a motorcyclist had a near-miss after a truck driver came at him on the ... Show more
Hosepipe ban expanded across Kent: Another water company which supplies customers in Kent has announced a temporary hosepipe ban after a period of prolonged dry ...
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Key FactsThames Water Enforces Major Hosepipe Ban
Jul 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban effective Thursday for 10.1 million customers due to an exceptionally warm, dry spring.
- The affected area experienced just 40% of average rainfall and unprecedented days over 34°C this year.
- Water consumption exceeds normal levels by 7 to 10 percent, adding roughly 100 million liters of daily demand.
- Exemptions to the ban include uses related to health, safety, and customers with disabilities.
We would not be taking this step unless it was necessary to protect water supplies for everyone and the environment.— Nevil Muncaster, director of strategic water resources at Thames Water
Exact times for M2, M20, M26, A2 and A20 Kent overnight closures this week: Tunnel works also continue at the Dartford Crossing
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M25 traffic halted after crash near Dartford Crossing: M25 traffic has been halted this afternoon following a crash near the Dartford Crossing this afternoon.
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Delays on QEII bridge following accident involving car and motorbike: Two lanes are closed on the Dartford Crossing following a serious accident involving a car ...
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/delays-on-qeii-bridge-following-accident-involving-car-and-m-343163/
All traffic STOPPED on M25 QEII Bridge for motorbike crash: All lanes have been stopped on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a ...
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Crews still at scene of heathland wildfire hours after it broke out: Kent Fire and Rescue Service are still at the scene of a wildfire which saw smoke billow ...
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/smoke-seen-for-miles-following-wildfire-at-heathland-342868/
M25 traffic- Live as emergency road repairs causes delays: A closed entry slip road and emergency repairs are causing major disruption for drivers on the M25 ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26285821.m25-traffic--live-emergency-road-repairs-causes-delays/
The Rolling Stones are back! 🎸
The legendary band have today released their brand new studio album, *Foreign Tongues*, their first since the Grammy-winning ... Show more
Kent Online Jul 13
Biggest council shake-up in 50 years ‘to be announced this week’: The shape of the biggest shake-up in local government in fice decades should become apparent ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/biggest-council-shake-up-in-50-years-to-be-announced-this-w-342637/
Spending watchdog to investigate concerns over ‘rising costs’ of £11bn road tunnel
kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/spending-watchdog-to-investigate-concerns-over-rising-costs-342603/
Full list of Dartford crossing and tunnel closures over the next fortnight: The west tunnel is undergoing maintenance this week
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/full-list-dartford-crossing-tunnel-11048750
Brothel owners behind sex sites in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Canterbury, Dartford, Chatham and Gillingham have £650,000 confiscated
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Kent’s ‘Most Haunted’ museum set for £562k revamp - but will it prompt any ‘ghostly’ objections?
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QE2 Bridge M25 Dartford Crossing delays after incident: An incident on the QE2 Bridge has brought traffic to a standstill on the M25 clockwise during the busy ...
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Day nursery in Dartford with space for 100 children on the market for £1m: It features nap areas, playrooms and a fully fitted kitchen
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Dartford Crossing closures this week for essential works: Overnight closures will be in place at the Dartford tunnels all of this week to allow for essential ...
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Exact times and locations for M20, A2 and A249 closures in Kent this week: Works will also affect the A20 near Dover, as well as the Dartford Crossing
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/exact-times-locations-m20-a2-11036283
M25 long delays due to recovery work on QEII Bridge: Drivers are facing lengthy tailbacks on the M25 approach to the Dartford Crossing.
echo-news.co.uk/news/26238072.m25-long-delays-due-recovery-work-qeii-bridge/
M25 Dartford Crossing severe delays after emergency closure: Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 today after an emergency closure near the Dartford ...
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Groundworks start at college campus to make way for 100 homes: Groundworks have started to prepare a site to make way for new-build homes and apartments.
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/groundworks-start-at-college-campus-to-make-way-for-100-home-341987/
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic delays due to overrun works: Delays are causing frustration for drivers after overnight roadworks overran this morning.
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M25 Dartford Tunnel CLOSED causing major delays on route: A major route is closed due to a reported broken down lorry on the M25 that has closed the Dartford ...
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Full M25 Dartford Crossing diversion route as 'no timescale' for reopening of bridge
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/full-m25-dartford-crossing-diversion-11007272
70 firefighters called to huge industrial estate blaze: A huge emergency response is underway after a blaze broke out at an industrial estate.
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/70-firefighters-called-to-huge-industrial-estate-blaze-341609/
Traffic held on Dartford Crossing while police respond to ‘man on the bridge’: Motorists are facing considerable disruption on the busy river crossing due to an ...
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/traffic-held-on-dartford-crossing-while-police-respond-to-m-341339/
Dad who pulled woman’s hair on train and asked for a kiss sentenced under new law
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/dad-who-pulled-woman-s-hair-on-train-and-asked-for-a-kiss-se-341297/
A2, M20, M25 and A20 closures Kent drivers need to know about this week: The Dartford Crossing will also be affected by works this week
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Seven e-scooters were seized and multiple arrests were made during a police crackdown on nuisance vehicles and antisocial behaviour in Dartford.
M20, M25, Dartford Crossing and A2 closed this week - dates and times in full: Busy routes across the county will be affected in the run-up to the bank holiday
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/m20-m25-dartford-crossing-a2-10971948
Police incident causing long delays on crossing: Drivers are facing long delays as police respond to an incident at the Dartford Crossing.
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/police-incident-causing-long-delays-on-crossing-340115/
Dartford Tunnel delays after vehicle overturns: There are delays on a busy stretch of motorway connecting Kent with Essex owing to an accident involving an ...
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/dartford-tunnel-delays-after-vehicle-overturns-339853/
Body found in search for missing man: Officers have confirmed they have located a body as part of an investigation into the whereabouts of a missing 36-year-old.
kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/body-found-in-search-for-missing-man-338935/
The Great British Fuel Protest at Dartford Crossing and M25: Police have put plans in place ahead of potential fuel protests at the Dartford Crossing and along ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26023594.great-british-fuel-protest-dartford-crossing-m25/
Body found in search for missing 36-year-old from Dartford: The death is not being treated as suspicious
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