Sections of UK's major motorways are so gridlocked it would be quicker to ride a BICYCLE than drive, Department of Transport reveals ⊖
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The worst spot is the northbound approach to the Dartford tunnel on the M25 where traffic shuffles at an average 14.9mph, which is below the top speed of an ordinary cyclist.
3 months ago
Family of girl, 10, hit and killed by cocaine-fuelled driver as she went to sweetshop with friends are in 'total shock' as his jail sentence is cut ⊖
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Gavin Prodger, 55, ploughed into Lily Lockwood in his speeding Audi as she made her way to buy sweets in Dartford, Kent, in 2021.
Reform councillor defects to Tories after party’s policies left him ‘uncomfortable’ ⊖⊖
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Dartford representative James Buchan says ‘devastating’ immigration plans had created a lot of fear and anxiety
A Reform UK councillor has defected to the Conservatives, saying he became uncomfortable…
4 months ago
Dartford Crossing delays INCREASED after ministers hiked charges by 40% to 'manage traffic' ⊕
On 1 September, the one-off Dart Charge payment for car drivers was increased from £2.50 to £3.50 to reduce journey times, according to the DfT.
Sunder Katwala on race, patriotism and flag-waving: ‘The far right is vocal and angry because it is shrinking’ ⊕
The director of British Future has spent his career trying to find common ground when it comes to race and immigration. He describes his own experience of racism – and why he’s still hopeful for the …
5 months ago
Dartford Crossing charge increases by 40% from tomorrow - despite Queen Elizabeth II Bridge being paid off 22 YEARS AGO ○
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The latest financial drain on the nation's drivers is set to come into force on 1 September when the Government hikes the Dart Charge from £2.50 to £3.50 for car drivers.
6 months ago
Heartbreaking floral tributes and a Porsche for funeral of little boy, four, killed in pick-up truck crash - as two relatives face trial for 'murder' ○
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Peter Maughan, affectionately known as Peter Rabbit, died after the vehicle he was in collided with another in Dartford on June 1, while his little sister, father and mother were injured.
Labour councillor Ricky Jones urged crowd to cut the throats of 'disgusting Nazi fascists' in 'the heat of the moment', court hears ○
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The councillor for Dartford has appeared in court today accused of encouraging violent disorder after taking part in a counter-protest in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on August 7 last year.
8 months ago
Dartford Crossing charge to increase by 40 PER CENT in September - here's how much you'll have to pay ○
Drivers face an increase in pricing to use the Dartford Crossing for the first time since 2014 in what motoring groups have dubbed a blatant 'revenue raiser'.
Dartford Crossing car charge to increase to £3.50 from September ○
Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood says the charge is "no longer sufficient" to manage demand.