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Rubbish role for business park

Rubbish role for business park

29 May 2014

Family heirlooms and dust-gathering clutter will find a new home at a business park which has been converted into a self-storage site.

One man protest to save Manston airport

One man protest to save Manston airport

27 May 2014

A one man protest against the closure of Manston airport is taking place at County Hall amid speculation the site will be turned into a garden city.

Council accused of spinning results of airport survey

Council accused of spinning results of airport survey

26 May 2014

Campaigners fighting for an airport in the Thames estuary have dismissed a council survey which claims 1 in 6 are against the idea as "bunkum".

Manston closure "ludicrous" say Lydd protesters

Manston closure "ludicrous" say Lydd protesters

22 May 2014

Protesters against the expansion of Lydd Airport have joined the condemnation over the closure of Manston.

Protesters march as fight to save Manston airport continues

Protesters march as fight to save Manston airport continues

22 May 2014

A 98-year-old Royal Air Force veteran was among a group protesting the closure of Manston airport at a march through Margate.

Commuter coach service to London up and running

Commuter coach service to London up and running

22 May 2014

A new commuter coach service to London has been launched, saving commuters up to 50% compared to the train.

Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

21 May 2014

As protesters prepare to march for closed Manston airport today, councillors say they are not yet able to issue a Compulsory Purchase Order.

Southeastern pays out record £1.5m in compensation

Southeastern pays out record £1.5m in compensation

21 May 2014

Train giant Southeastern has paid out a record level of compensation to passengers - after a huge landslip caused months of delays.

Port chiefs relaxed about Humber freight deal

Port chiefs relaxed about Humber freight deal

21 May 2014

A deal has been struck between two logistics companies that will stop additional traffic coming through the Port of Dover.

Another blow for cross-Channel ferry service

Another blow for cross-Channel ferry service

20 May 2014

A government body has backed a decision by the Competition Commission to ban Eurotunnel from running three ferries under the MyFerryLink brand.

Lydd wins battle to expand

Lydd wins battle to expand

16 May 2014

Lydd airport is set to expand its runway and build a new terminal for 500,000 passengers a year after it won a High Court battle.

Dramatic last-minute offer for Manston airport rejected

Dramatic last-minute offer for Manston airport rejected

15 May 2014

An 11th hour bid to buy Manston airport has been rejected as workers leave the site for the last time - but an MP has vowed the fight continues.

EastEnders star in Manston emergency landing

EastEnders star in Manston emergency landing

15 May 2014

A soap star was on board a plane forced into an emergency landing just hours before Manston's due to close.

Last minute Manston offer rejected

Last minute Manston offer rejected

14 May 2014

The 11th-hour bid to save Manston airport from closure has been turned down.

Unite: New offer for Manston expected today

Unite: New offer for Manston expected today

13 May 2014

The US group that had a £5m bid for Manston airport rejected is expected to make another attempt ahead of its planned closure, say unions.

Bidder's 'surprise' over lack of Manston negotiation

Bidder's 'surprise' over lack of Manston negotiation

12 May 2014

The boss of the US group trying to buy Manston Airport has exclusively told the KM Group he was shocked by its owner's lack of discussion on the deal.

Manston bidders: the full interview

Manston bidders: the full interview

12 May 2014

The boss of the US group trying to buy Manston airport speaks fully and frankly about his company's attempts to buy the airfield.

MP tells Manston supporters that 'determined' buyer still wants airport

MP tells Manston supporters that 'determined' buyer still wants airport

10 May 2014

Hundreds of Manston Airport supporters renew hope at protest straight after MP Sir Roger Gale's conversation with 'determined' potential buyer.

New hope ahead of Manston airport protest

New hope ahead of Manston airport protest

09 May 2014

Campaigners will gather outside Manston airport in protest at closure plans as it emerges US bidders are seeking a new meeting with its owner.

Surge in holiday traffic at Port

Surge in holiday traffic at Port

09 May 2014

More vehicles crossed the Channel at a Kent port during the bank holiday compared to the same period last year.

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