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Manston auction continues ahead of council showdown
31 July 2014Manston's owners will make much more today than the estimated £100,000 from its first day of auction as councillors prepare to debate buying the site.
Manston auction first day makes over £100k
30 July 2014More than 700 lots from Manston airport will be auctioned off from today, with the owners estimated to have made more than £100,000 so far.
£442m to clear road for growth
30 July 2014A multi-million pound handout for transport projects and new jobs may not make all Kent’s growth dreams come true.
Coach company cuts services
30 July 2014A commuter coach firm is running fewer buses carrying workers from Kent to London in a move which it says will "keep fares the same".
Storage firm will seek Paramount Park compensation
29 July 2014A company on land expected to be used by the proposed Paramount Park resort says it expects developers to compensate them if they have to move.
MP urges council over Manston purchase
28 July 2014An MP wants councillors to accept an offer by a US group to fund the compulsory purchase of Manston airport but many are unhappy at its handling.
High speed station 'good for the town'
24 July 2014Plans for a new high speed rail link to London have been hailed as a positive venture for a town by the boss of one Kent's largest business parks.
Save Manston protest goes to Downing Street
23 July 2014The Save Manston Airport group took their protest to the very top this week as they visited to 10 Downing Street to hand in their petition.
Tunnel operator incurs losses despite revenue increase
22 July 2014Eurotunnel made a loss in the first half of the year thanks to its struggling ferry service, which it will be forced to close within six months.
Attempt to buy Manston airport could be months away
21 July 2014A compulsory purchase of Manston airport could be a long way off say Thanet council chiefs as a petition to buy it is presented to 10 Downing Street.
Arriva invests £1.7 million in eco-friendly buses
17 July 2014More than £1.7 million has been invested in Arriva's new eco-friendly bus fleet in and around Medway, with hopes of improving the area's air quality.
Car giant deal creates 100 jobs at docks
17 July 2014A multi-million pound car inspection centre will be built as part of an agreement between Volkswagen and a Kent docks.
Taiwanese group visits Manston
16 July 2014Officials representing the government in Taiwan have been taken to Manston airport to investigate whether it is an investment opportunity.
Two Thames Crossing options to come under scrutiny
15 July 2014Detailed plans are to be drawn up for the two shortlisted options for a third Thames crossing, the government has revealed.
Taiwanese group could bid to buy Manston airport
14 July 2014A delegation representing the Republic of China's government will visit Manston airport this week to consider whether it is an investment opportunity.
A21 Tonbridge to Pembury work moves forward
13 July 2014Improvements to a 2.5 mile stretch of the A21 have moved a step closer after the company that will be in charge of improvements has been announced.
Boris's airport plans shot down in reports
13 July 2014Building an airport in the Thames Estuary would carry a"substantial risk" and costs running into billions, a report out today has revealed.
Thousands sign petition calling for Manston buy-out
11 July 2014An 8,000 name petition has been handed to Thanet council - calling for it to compulsorily purchase Manston Airport.
Flight school loses Manston court challenge
10 July 2014A pilot training company has lost its High Court bid to return to Manston airport where it had been based for 30 years before the site was closed.
Manston court battle reignites
09 July 2014A flying school is back in the High Court today in a bid to gain an injunction allowing them to return to Manston airport, which closed in May.
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