Taxpayers fund £3bn for Lower Thames Crossing
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits over £3 billion in public funds to the Lower Thames Crossing in the Autumn Budget, aiming to boost the economy by £40bn. Read the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits over £3 billion in public funds to the Lower Thames Crossing in the Autumn Budget, aiming to boost the economy by £40bn. Read the full details.
Primark is closing its Dartford store on January 3, the first such closure in 10 years, dealing a blow to the local high street. Staff face redundancy as the building requires major repairs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits final £89m public funds for the Lower Thames Crossing, giving the green light for 2026 construction start. The project aims to open in the early 2030s.
Network Rail begins vital track replacement near Ingatestone station over five weekends from Jan 10. Expect bus replacements and level crossing closures. Check before you travel.
Primark confirms the closure of its Dartford store on January 3rd, 2026, marking its first UK shutdown in over ten years. 53 jobs are impacted. Read the full story.
Greggs has launched its second compact 'Bitesize' store at Dartford train station, with more planned. The trial aims to serve customers on the go with a curated menu of best-sellers.
Three years after a major Highway Code update, drivers are warned they're dangerously misunderstanding new pedestrian priority rules at junctions and crossings. Learn the key changes.
Ernestas Juska sentenced to life for murdering family friend Nina Denisova in Kent. Read the full details of this shocking case and the police investigation.
The Horrors celebrated their new album 'Night Life' with a magnificent sold-out show in Birmingham. Read our full review of their genre-bending performance.
St George's crosses painted on Audley zebra crossing will be removed at taxpayers' expense. Council warns of safety issues and urges alternative displays of patriotism.
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.