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Council leader: 'We might never get back £3.3m'

Council leader: 'We might never get back £3.3m'

08 August 2013

A council leader has admitted he is not optimistic about recouping the £3.3million owed by the collapsed ferry company Transeuropa.

New homes to be built on wasteland

New homes to be built on wasteland

08 August 2013

New life is set to be breathed into the former A2 Tyres depot in Sittingbourne.

Dover remains Europe's busiest ferry port

Dover remains Europe's busiest ferry port

05 August 2013

The Port of Dover has seen a big increase in freight traffic during the first six months of this year - while Eurotunnel has seen a drop.

Manston Airport should 'ease congestion at Heathrow and Gatwick'

Manston Airport should 'ease congestion at Heathrow and Gatwick'

26 July 2013

Bosses at Manston have told the Airports Commission its runway should be a "reliever airport" for congested Heathrow and Gatwick.

More questions for council over ferry firm collapse

More questions for council over ferry firm collapse

25 July 2013

Calls for an independent inquiry into the deferred port fees deal that allowed Transeuropa Ferries to run up debts of £3.3m.

MP shoots down airport expansion bid

MP shoots down airport expansion bid

23 July 2013

A Kent MP has blasted expansion plans unveiled by Gatwick airport today, claiming a second runway would blight homes in the county.

Gatwick Airport proposes second runway

Gatwick Airport proposes second runway

23 July 2013

Gatwick Airport has told the Airports Commission that a second runway would meet London and UK needs for a generation

MP welcomes proposal of a third runway at Heathrow

MP welcomes proposal of a third runway at Heathrow

18 July 2013

Gareth Johnson believes expansion to existing airports is the "right decision".

How you can see giant of skies

How you can see giant of skies

17 July 2013

You might have already heard the unmistakable roar overhead, but find out where and when you can witness the Airbus A380 super plane in Kent's skies.

'Let's not delay Thames crossing'

'Let's not delay Thames crossing'

16 July 2013

The man leading Kent County Council's call for a new Thames crossing east of Gravesend has said it would be a "waste of time" to put the idea on hold.

World's largest passenger aircraft comes to Manston

World's largest passenger aircraft comes to Manston

15 July 2013

Manston Airport has today welcomed the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft - British Airways’ first Airbus 380.

Thousands would lose homes under Grain airport plan

Thousands would lose homes under Grain airport plan

15 July 2013

Two thousand people would lose their homes under plans for the world's biggest airport at Grain, according to a study commissioned by Boris Johnson.

"Boris Island" dead in the water

"Boris Island" dead in the water

14 July 2013

Boris Johnson has ditched his idea of an island airport in the Thames Estuary in favour of one on the Isle of Grain.

Another step forward for two developments

Another step forward for two developments

13 July 2013

Ambitious plans now look likely to go ahead to build hundreds of homes, a conference centre, hotel and visitor centre on two of Dover's beauty spots.

All change... as tolls scrapped from next October

All change... as tolls scrapped from next October

11 July 2013

The Dartford Crossing toll booths are to disappear from next October, to be replaced with a new charging system.

Regeneration at risk without new crossing - council

Regeneration at risk without new crossing - council

09 July 2013

The regeneration of Medway will be put at risk if a new Thames Crossing isn’t built, according to the council.

Taxpayers will foot airport upgrade bill

Taxpayers will foot airport upgrade bill

08 July 2013

The regeneration of Rochester Airport is set to cost Medway Council taxpayers around £4.5million, it has emerged.

Packed meeting for new crossing debate

Packed meeting for new crossing debate

05 July 2013

More than 500 people squeezed into a school as government officials faced the music over the Thames crossing.

Sweet celebrations for port on terminal’s 60th anniversary

 Sweet celebrations for port on terminal’s 60th anniversary

04 July 2013

Cupcakes were at the centre of the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the car ferry terminal at Dover's Eastern Docks.

Battle lines drawn in crossing debate

Battle lines drawn in crossing debate

04 July 2013

Hundreds are expected to gather tonight to hear plans for a new Thames crossing - as Gravesham residents argue one option will devastate the town.

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