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Tag: News for Kent
Crane Fire Causes Lane Closures and Major Delays on M25 in Kent
A crane fire on the M25 in Kent has resulted in the closure of three lanes, causing significant traffic congestion and delays for motorists. The incident occurred on the anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 6 Godstone Interchange and Junction 5 Chevening Interchange. The fire, which broke out earlier, prompted a swift response from Kent Fire &…
Serious life changing collision closes the A21 in Kent
The A21 in Kent is closed southbound between the A26 (near Tunbridge Wells) and the B2160 (Kipping’s Cross) due to a serious collision involving a motorbike and car. More to follow
Liz Truss, the former Conservative prime minister, is contesting a bill related to her use of Chevening House in Kent, which is a Grade I-listed, 115-room country house that is usually made available to the foreign secretary
The bill amounts to around £12,000 and covers the period last year when Ms Truss was running to be the leader of the Conservative Party. While she has said that she will pay for all personal expenses incurred, she is disputing the majority of the invoice, which she says relates to using Chevening for government…
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire at The Cod Father Fish Bar on Cherry Tree Avenue in Dover
On arrival, the fire had begun to spread to the flat above.Two fire engines and a height vehicle attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire on both floors with hose reel jets and main jets. Kent Police also attended, along with the KFRS Volunteer Response Team to provide support to the occupants. The cause of…
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have tackled a flat fire on Old Kent Road
A two-roomed flat on the ground floor of the building was completely destroyed by the fire and half of the stairwell leading to the first floor was also damaged by the blaze. One woman left the property before the Brigade arrived and was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews for smoke inhalation. The Brigade…
The Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a forest fire off Bower Lane in Sevenoaks
At the height of the fire, five fire engines, a bulk water carrier, and two multi-terrain vehicles were on the scene. The technical rescue unit was also present. Crews worked to put out the flames and are still looking for any remaining hotspots. The cause has not yet been determined.