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Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

02 March 2016

An emergency relief lorry park at a former airport has not been used once - but the Government refuses to say how much it is costing taxpayers.

Will these measures solve crossing chaos?

Will these measures solve crossing chaos?

01 March 2016

Quick improvements to the Dartford crossing are being promised, but will they solve the traffic problems?

Strike threatens Easter trains

Strike threatens Easter trains

01 March 2016

Eurostar passengers could face disruption over the holidays as staff prepare to vote on strike action.

Hundreds join protest against crossing plans

Hundreds join protest against crossing plans

28 February 2016

People from across North Kent turned out for a rally in protest at plans to build a new Thames crossing, east of Gravesend.

Port director leaves

Port director leaves

26 February 2016

The man leading plans to create more than 1,000 jobs over the next 20 years at a Kent port has suddenly left his position.

Small relief for Gravesham - woe for Dartford

Small relief for Gravesham - woe for Dartford

24 February 2016

The consultation of the new Lower Thames Crossing is focused on Gravesham but the transport minister has pledged Dartford is still being considered.

Courier's new European hub

Courier's new European hub

22 February 2016

Courier business TNT is to build a centre for its road operations and a regional sorting office at a site in Kent.

Fresh ideas to end Op Stack?

Fresh ideas to end Op Stack?

21 February 2016

The proposal for a huge new lorry park off the M20 as a solution to Operation Stack has prompted some interesting alternatives by Kent residents.

No hanging around

No hanging around

18 February 2016

Growing air traffic has promoted an airport to build its second new hangar in six months.

Tunnel's migrant compensation claim

Tunnel's migrant compensation claim

18 February 2016

Eurotunnel has asked the British and French governments to reimburse it over £20 million to compensate for lost revenue during the migrant crisis.

Just when you thought it couldn't get worse...

Just when you thought it couldn't get worse...

18 February 2016

Southeastern customers rate the rail firm among the worst in the country - with under half of those polled happy with the service.

Three investors want to run Manston as airport

Three investors want to run Manston as airport

16 February 2016

Investors have come forward in the hope of reviving the Manston site as a viable airport.

Tunnel can take a truckload more

Tunnel can take a truckload more

15 February 2016

Eurotunnel will be able to take 300 vehicles an hour through its terminal after launching a new check-in for trucks and addings five access lanes.

Hundreds protest against Lower Thames Crossing

Hundreds protest against Lower Thames Crossing

14 February 2016

Villagers turned out in force in Higham to protest against Highways England's proposal to build Lower Thames Crossing west of the village.

Car-sharing firm can cut cost of driving

Car-sharing firm can cut cost of driving

12 February 2016

Two entrepreneurs running a car-sharing business are poised to launch in their hometown after swapping tips with some of the world’s top experts.

Firms struggle to profit from falling fuel costs

Firms struggle to profit from falling fuel costs

11 February 2016

The falling price of oil is causing problems for business in Kent as well as rocking Chinese markets and piling pressure on the Middle Eastern and US.

Senior councillor quits cabinet role over Thames Crossing

Senior councillor quits cabinet role over Thames Crossing

08 February 2016

A long-standing county councillor has quit his cabinet post to campaign against the proposed Lower Thames Crossing.

New weight restriction for lorries in small town to be enforced

New weight restriction for lorries in small town to be enforced

07 February 2016

Work to improve Sandwich’s traffic problems, including a new weight restriction for lorries, could go ahead in the next few months.

Politicians aim to avoid hill route

Politicians aim to avoid hill route

05 February 2016

Senior political figures have unveiled proposals to send traffic from a new Thames Crossing down to the M20 via a different road than earlier planned.

Delight and dismay at tunnel choice

Delight and dismay at tunnel choice

05 February 2016

A new tunnel under the Thames has been hailed as the key to economic growth and a solution to congestion – but it comes at a cost.

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