Subject
Kent
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Kent, from September 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Roads & Driving · All London
A2 drivers face weekend overnight closures
Drivers using the A2 in Kent this weekend face several overnight road closures. National Highways has announced planned closures affecting both directions between Friday, October 23, and Monday, October 26, with specific disruptions near Dartford and Whitfield.
All London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
WorldSoutheastern trains cancelled on Bromley North to Grove Park line
Southeastern passengers face late-night service disruptions between October 12 and 16 due to engineering works. Some lines will be closed overnight, affecting services between Bromley North and Grove Park, and diversions will be in place for routes to Kent.
4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 20- Tube & Rail · London
Bedbugs Cancel Southeastern Trains
At least three Southeastern train services were cancelled on Friday after bedbugs were found in drivers' cabs. Drivers have refused to board affected trains, citing safety concerns, and carriages have been sealed off.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 87 · Hype 35 - Tube & Rail · London
Southeastern trains cancelled over bedbug sightings
Southeastern has cancelled commuter train services between London and Kent following reports of bedbugs. The issue, affecting the West Marina train care depot, was contained to driver cabs, with two confirmed cases cleaned and returned to service.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 - Roads & Driving · M25
M25 Gridlock: Three Crashes Cause 90-Minute Delays
Three separate multi-vehicle accidents brought significant disruption to the M25 on the afternoon of September 20, 2026. The incidents, occurring between junctions 5 and 13, resulted in delays of up to 90 minutes and six miles of queuing traffic.
M253 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 
Roads & Driving · M25QEII Bridge to close overnight for safety checks
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing will be closed overnight on Saturday, September 5, for essential safety inspections and maintenance. Southbound traffic will be diverted, and a height restriction will be in place for northbound vehicles.
M252 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41