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Kent airport can plug UK aviation gap
29 October 2013An MP says the nation's air travel supremacy is under threat unless a Kent airport is used to cope with increased demand in the short term.
Thanet Parkway blueprint set to be unveiled
27 October 2013London to Manston in 64 minutes? Groundbreaking plans for a train station and 800 homes alongside Manston Airport to go on show.
How secret ferry deal fell apart to leave council £3.4 million short
25 October 2013More details have emerged about how a secret deal agreed with the ferry company TransEuropa unravelled to leave Thanet council £3.4m out of pocket.
Thousands in compensation claims over long rail delays
24 October 2013Almost 9,000 Southeastern passengers have launched compensation bids after over-running engineering works caused widespread delays through Kent.
Green light for £65m energy plant
21 October 2013More than 100 jobs are to be generated by a new £65million green energy plant that has been granted planning permission.
Council promises six of the best
20 October 2013A new board is being set up to ensure the swift delivery of six key projects which the council says are critical to Ashford’s future.
Leisure and tourism boost in tough financial climate
17 October 2013A report released today finds the tourism industry contributed £3.4 billion to the county's economy in a tough year for parts of the property sector.
Eurostar passengers and revenues up
15 October 2013The high-speed service announced positive figures for the third quarter of this year but accepts the Olympics had an effect on the growth.
Sale of Manston Airport agreed... for £1
14 October 2013The sale of Manston Airport has been agreed for just £1 - to a buyer described as having “a vision” for its development.
Put people on the career ladder
08 October 2013Kent Business is launching the Kick Start Kent campaign, showing how companies and workers can benefit from apprenticeships.
New motorway junction a step closer
03 October 2013Long-standing plans for a new junction on the M20 near Ashford look set to edge closer after years of delay and uncertainty.
More time to comment on controversial housing plans
02 October 2013A petition containing more than 1,000 signatures was handed to Swale council in protest at plans for 500 new homes in Minster.
Thames Estuary airport bid: 92% say 'no'
01 October 2013An MP has revealed the results of a ballot on plans for a Thames Estuary airport as campaigners hand over a petition with more than 1,500 signatures.
Double Dutch: Eurostar enters passenger battle
01 October 2013Manston International Airport 'unconcerned' as Eurostar announces new direct rail service to Amsterdam.
Peak hour boost for commuters
01 October 2013Train passengers in parts of Kent are to get a boost in rush hour services... but not for another five years.
Payment delays cause "struggle" for small firms
30 September 2013Business leaders say cash-flow problems need to be dealt with as a Kent business minister gives a rousing speech at the Tory party conference.
Eurostar going Dutch
30 September 2013Eurostar announces plans to launch the first direct rail service between Britain and Amsterdam from 2016.
Plans to save HS1 trains unveiled
22 September 2013Commuters who face losing high speed services from their area have revealed proposals to keep services where they live.
Exclusive: Boris spends £1.4m on 'flight of fancy'
20 September 2013London Mayor Boris Johnson has poured £1.4m into his fight to get a huge airport built in the Thames Estuary.
The beasts from the East
18 September 2013Fleets of 747s carrying cargo headed for Saudi Arabia are set to land at a Kent airport.
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