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New technology sees stolen van returned in just four hours

New technology sees stolen van returned in just four hours

15 February 2014

When a builder had his van stolen from outside his house in broad daylight he feared he might never see it again, but he had a trick up his sleeve...

Company boss fined thousands after sheep deaths

Company boss fined thousands after sheep deaths

13 February 2014

A company and its boss have been fined thousands of pounds after dozens of sheep had to be shot during live exports from Ramsgate.

Picket held at Saga offices

Picket held at Saga offices

12 February 2014

Union representatives will be staging a protest today outside the Saga headquarters in Folkestone

Stormy seas ahead?

Stormy seas ahead?

10 February 2014

As the Competition Commission looks again at Eurotunnel’s ownership of MyFerryLink, the battle for a cut of the cross-Channel market is intensifying.

Delays after Eurotunnel train breaks down

Delays after Eurotunnel train breaks down

06 February 2014

Passengers have been suffering long delays on Eurotunnel services today, with traffic queuing on the M20, after a train broke down.

Ambitious cargo terminal welcomed with caution

Ambitious cargo terminal welcomed with caution

06 February 2014

Dover and Deal's MP, Charlie Elphicke looks to the future in what the new cargo terminal can bring to people of the district.

Kent braced for more flooding as winter weather misery continues

Kent braced for more flooding as winter weather misery continues

05 February 2014

A string of weather warnings have been issued for Kent today as gale-force winds hit the county - amid fears heavy rain will lead to more flooding.

Island’s first micropub opens its doors

Island’s first micropub opens its doors

31 January 2014

A former post office has been transformed into the Island's first micropub.

Estuary consortium complains to commission

Estuary consortium complains to commission

30 January 2014

Businesses behind a proposed floating hub airport in the Thames Estuary are criticising the Davies Commission for not including their option.

Investigation into why Channel Tunnel workers suffered carbon monoxide poisoning

Investigation into why Channel Tunnel workers suffered carbon monoxide poisoning

30 January 2014

Eurotunnel investigating into cause of carbon monoxide poisoning of workers at the weekend

Logistics firm to relocate more than 200 staff

Logistics firm to relocate more than 200 staff

28 January 2014

A new HQ is being built in Kent for one of the UK's largest privately-owned transport companies.

Mayor leaves hostile Rochester Airport debate TWICE but £4m masterplan approved

Mayor leaves hostile Rochester Airport debate TWICE but £4m masterplan approved

26 January 2014

The Mayor of Medway left a debate on the controversial £4.4m plan for Rochester Airport amid protests and slow hand-clapping.

Train late? Sorry, we can’t get staff

Train late? Sorry, we can’t get staff

26 January 2014

Southeastern has apologised after a spate of cancelled services to and from the Island.

Revenues top €1bn for tunnel operator

Revenues top €1bn for tunnel operator

23 January 2014

Eurotunnel had a record year in 2013, with takings up 12% on the previous year.

'I was right not to rule out new airport'

'I was right not to rule out new airport'

21 January 2014

The man leading a review into aviation capacity has defended his decision not to ditch plans for a four-runway hub airport in Kent.

New tunnel mobile service launched

New tunnel mobile service launched

21 January 2014

Commuters will be able to use their phones in tunnels thanks to a new deal involving two UK mobile operators.

‘No rush’ to decide on second Thames crossing site

‘No rush’ to decide on second Thames crossing site

16 January 2014

Transport minister Robert Goodwill says the government will not be rushed into making an announcement on where the new Lower Thames Crossing will go.

Hub airport decision due in September

Hub airport decision due in September

16 January 2014

The government's Airports Commission has outlined details of a new public consultation on a four-runway airport in Kent.

High Court to rule on airport plans

High Court to rule on airport plans

16 January 2014

A new public inquiry on the expansion of a Kent airfield could be triggered by campaigners opposing its expansion.

Shortening the queues

Shortening the queues

15 January 2014

Plans for £6m of road improvements around a proposed shopping centre redevelopment have been revealed.

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