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New Thames crossing won't cut through Paramount Park land

New Thames crossing won't cut through Paramount Park land

12 December 2013

The government has today abandoned one of the routes for a new Thames crossing - after fears it could jeopardise plans for the huge Paramount Park.

Airport to rescue as fog descends

Airport to rescue as fog descends

12 December 2013

Four planes headed for Heathrow carrying nearly 500 passengers had to divert to a Kent runway after bad weather made it unsafe for them to land.

Car park closes as railway station work gets under way

Car park closes as railway station work gets under way

11 December 2013

Work on a £19m upgrade of Gravesend railway station is in full swing.

Manston Airport lands British Airways flights as fog closes Heathrow

Manston Airport lands British Airways flights as fog closes Heathrow

11 December 2013

Manston Airport’s “flexibility and resilience” has been flagged up after four British Airways aircrafts were diverted there today due to fog.

National Grid postpone transformer delivery

National Grid postpone transformer delivery

11 December 2013

Last week’s tidal surge has delayed the delivery of National Grid’s house-sized transformer.

Thousands face Freedom Pass cap

Thousands face Freedom Pass cap

10 December 2013

Parents face an extra burden as Kent County Council aims to save £7m by pushing some of the cost of the Freedom Pass onto users.

Tidal surge halts huge electricity transformer journey

Tidal surge halts huge electricity transformer journey

09 December 2013

A 318-tonne transformer - the length of six double decker buses - is still at Dover Docks, after a major operation to drive it through Kent stalled.

Estate homes were 'built on bog'

Estate homes were 'built on bog'

08 December 2013

A former magistrate says she had a feeling there would be trouble ahead for Kemsley Fields' residents.

Rail fares to rise by less than expected

Rail fares to rise by less than expected

05 December 2013

Southeastern passengers in Kent have been given a reprieve with a lower-than-expected cap on fare hikes announced in today's Autumn Statement.

Rumours over river crossing announcement

Rumours over river crossing announcement

04 December 2013

Rumours are flying that an announcement on plans for the lower Thames crossing could be made today.

Eurostar to be sold off

Eurostar to be sold off

04 December 2013

The government has today announced it's selling off its stake in Eurostar - which runs through stations in Ashford and Ebbsfleet.

Firefighters free man trapped in overturned car

Firefighters free man trapped in overturned car

04 December 2013

A man's been taken to hospital after being cut free by firefighters in a crash that has forced police to close a main road.

Thousands caught in huge rush hour tailbacks

Thousands caught in huge rush hour tailbacks

04 December 2013

A burst water main plunged Ashford into traffic chaos during last night's rush hour.

Boy hurt after being knocked down by car

Boy hurt after being knocked down by car

03 December 2013

A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked down by a car.

Pensioner hit by car near police station

Pensioner hit by car near police station

03 December 2013

A pensioner was taken to hospital with head and chest injuries after he was hit by a car.

A249 in Detling Hill will close tonight

A249 in Detling Hill will close tonight

02 December 2013

The A249 in Detling Hill will be closed to southbound traffic tonight from 8pm.

Car trapped in ditch after three vehicle collison

Car trapped in ditch after three vehicle collison

02 December 2013

A car was left trapped in a ditch following a three vehicle collision in Hollingbourne on Sunday night.

Shake up at airport

Shake up at airport

01 December 2013

The new owners at a Kent airport have begun making changes in the boardroom.

DFDS is leading ferry operator

DFDS is leading ferry operator

30 November 2013

DFDS Seaways has been named World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards for the third year in a row.

Motorists warned after spate of car thefts

Motorists warned after spate of car thefts

28 November 2013

Police are warning motorists after a spate of thefts from cars across Folkestone

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