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Ex-boss's role in Manston airport takeover bid
07 May 2014The former managing director of Manston airport says it still has a future as it emerges he is working for the American group trying to buy it.
Airport bidders go public as closure announced
06 May 2014An American group which had an offer to buy Manston Airport rejected at the weekend have revealed details of their takeover bid as its closure looms.
Manston closure confirmed with loss of 150 jobs
06 May 2014The owners of Manston airport have today set out a final date for closure unless a buyer is found at the 11th hour.
Eurotunnel on track after 20 years
06 May 2014As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Eurotunnel is celebrating a turnaround that has taken it from billions in debt to turning a profit.
Investigation after firefighters suffer burns in ferry blaze
02 May 2014Three firefighters are being treated at a specialist burns unit as an investigation begins into the cause of a boiler room blaze on a ferry.
People given a say in future of the port
01 May 2014More than 100 people attended a meeting to discuss the regeneration of the Port of Dover.
M25 hard shoulder becomes lane to ease congestion
30 April 2014A section of the M25 used by 140,000 motorists every day has become a 'smart' motorway - with the hard shoulder used as an extra lane.
Transport the focus of growth masterplan
29 April 2014A £500m plan to build 128,000 homes and create 165,000 jobs in Kent before 2020 hinges on good transport links according to a report.
Minister rules out intervention on airport closure
29 April 2014Transport Minister Robert Goodwill told Parliament the government will not involve itself directly in the consultation on Manston Airport’s closure.
Commuters braced for travel chaos in Tube strike
29 April 2014Kent rail passengers are being warned to expect severe delays on their journeys to London today because of a Tube strike.
MP hints at buyer for Manston Airport
27 April 2014Sir Roger Gale has told hundreds attending a meeting on the fate of the Kent airport that a possible buyer has emerged.
Eurotunnel plans to increase lorry capacity
23 April 2014Operation Stack could be a thing of the past amid plans to improve access to the Channel Tunnel and double the holding capacity for lorries.
Port meeting for residents
23 April 2014Residents were invited to a meeting hosted by the Harbour Board today to show them plans to revive the Western Docks.
£1.8m station underpass slotted into place
21 April 2014A crucial part of Rochester’s new state-of- the-art railway station has been installed over the Easter weekend.
Owners have 'genuine care' for airport workers
16 April 2014A Kent MP spearheading the campaign to save closure-threatened Manston Airport says its owners care for the future of staff after a meeting today.
Ports "perfectly placed" for future investment
14 April 2014Two ports in Kent and France have made an agreement to cement their place as Europe's most important freight corridor.
Tour operator confirms airport switch
11 April 2014A travel company has added more woes to Manston Airport as it reveals it will switch its chartered flights to a rival Kent airfield.
New acquisition for haulage firm
11 April 2014A fourth-generation family company has taken over a London-based hauliers as it continues its expansion plans.
IN PICTURES: Final passenger flight leaves airport
10 April 2014Campaigners gathered to wave off the final KLM service at Manston Airport, which faces closure.
Director comes full circle after 16 years
09 April 2014A businessman has rejoined the company he started his career at as a technician in the 1980s to lead a new sales operation.
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