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Suspected diesel laundering plants uncovered

Suspected diesel laundering plants uncovered

25 November 2014

During a joint operation between HMRC and Kent Police, two suspected diesel laundering plants have been uncovered.

Delays expected as booths removed

Delays expected as booths removed

25 November 2014

Disruption is expected for several weeks as work is carried out in preparation for the new automatic Dart Charge 'free flow' system.

KCC to oppose new Gatwick runway

KCC to oppose new Gatwick runway

24 November 2014

Kent County Council has revealed it is intending to oppose proposals for a second runway at Gatwick.

Ferry row back in court

Ferry row back in court

24 November 2014

Eurotunnel will begin its latest appeal today against a ruling forcing it to close its ferry business on the Dover to Calais route.

Mr Lydd: ‘I wish they’d let me run it’

Mr Lydd: ‘I wish they’d let me run it’

24 November 2014

A former owner of Lydd airport says the site could have been “at the forefront of the argument for airport development” had he remained in charge.

How Kent missed out on $1.8bn

How Kent missed out on $1.8bn

20 November 2014

A former airport owner has revealed how it came agonisingly close to bagging a jaw-dropping investment from a former US presidential candidate.

Visitors keen to find out more about port plans

Visitors keen to find out more about port plans

20 November 2014

A public consultation on ambitious proposals to revamp Sheerness docks has got underway.

Strike in Calais causing 90 minute delays at Dover

Strike in Calais causing 90 minute delays at Dover

13 November 2014

The Port of Dover has issued a warning over a strike in Calais which is causing 90 minute delays at Port of Dover

Environment Agency stops breaking of aircraft at Manston Airport

Environment Agency stops breaking of aircraft at Manston Airport

12 November 2014

The scrapping of aircraft at the former Manston airport site has been halted by the Environment Agency.

Airport plans up for debate

Airport plans up for debate

11 November 2014

West Kent families are to have their say on huge plans which could transform Gatwick - and potentially redirect flight paths over the county.

Family stranded abroad at Christmas loses compensation bid

Family stranded abroad at Christmas loses compensation bid

09 November 2014

A Kent court has refused to uphold compensation granted by Spanish authorities after a family's Christmas was ruined by a cancelled flight.

Southeastern creative success

Southeastern creative success

06 November 2014

A Medway-based communications agency has been praised for its creative campaign work with the train operator.

Date set for Crossing change

Date set for Crossing change

05 November 2014

A date has been fixed for when the Dartford Crossing is to undergo one of the biggest changes in its history - when the toll booths are removed.

Rail association wins web award

Rail association wins web award

04 November 2014

A rail association campaigning for the improvement of local services has been given an award for its website.

Approval for £9.5m road development for Gravesend town centre

Approval for £9.5m road development for Gravesend town centre

04 November 2014

Work on a major new road development through Gravesend is set to start in the spring after being approved by the county council.

Lorries causing gridlock in town centre

Lorries causing gridlock in town centre

03 November 2014

A Faversham historian is campaigning for lorries to stop using historic, narrow streets as a rat-run to get across town.

Anger mounts over P&O plans for staff changes

Anger mounts over P&O plans for staff changes

03 November 2014

P&O Ferries has been criticised for its lack of consultation with workers after announcing its bid to create a flatter management structure.

Fracking fears sent to minister

Fracking fears sent to minister

02 November 2014

Campaigners against fracking have issued a report to Minister of State for Energy Matthew Hancock in a bid to exclude east Kent.

Light railway plea for £75k repairs and security fund

Light railway plea for £75k repairs and security fund

02 November 2014

The Sittingbourne home of locomotives needs money for building work to be carried out.

The cable guys

The cable guys

31 October 2014

A telecoms firm has won a £4m contract to install cabling for all Kent County Council's buildings.

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