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Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'
18 September 2013A council has been criticised for launching efforts to woo a new ferry company to its port as it is still owed money by its troubled former operator.
Multi-million plan for hotel on Margate seafront
13 September 2013A stunning vision has been unveiled of a multi-million pound hotel and apartment development to regenerate Margate’s historic seafront.
Villagers told of ‘£1m benefit’ if wind farm allowed
13 September 2013A wind farm is being proposed in Eastchurch, close to an existing site which opened in February.
New railway station gets approval
12 September 2013Rochester’s new railway station has won formal planning approval, despite concerns about parking.
200 buyers race for 13 new homes
12 September 2013Sales staff for a Kent developer are getting their breath back after a record-breaking 200 people put their names down for just 13 new homes.
Dockside scheme that could employ 3,500 given green light
12 September 2013Councillors have approved the first stage of a £650m Chatham Docks project that could create thousands of jobs.
We haven't written off £3m debt, says council leader
11 September 2013Transeuropa row rumbles on as the bid to recoup the millions in unpaid port fees takes a fresh twist.
Decision day for £650m dock development dream
09 September 2013Councillors set to vote again on plans which promise 3,500 potential new jobs.
Rower switches to Javelin
06 September 2013Commuters will be reminded of Olympic hero Katherine Grainger every time they go to work.
True cost of Kent's parking fines
02 September 2013Find out where the county comes in the rankings when it comes to dishing out parking fines.
Tourism chief defends ‘picturesque’ Sheppey
23 August 2013A champion of tourism on the Island has defended Sheerness after it was ridiculed in a new book.
Walk on to cross the water
23 August 2013While the riverside may have changed, the vessel making its short journey from Town Pier Pontoon to Tilbury and back has remained a familiar sight...
Secret of why this garage has kept its customers
22 August 2013A garage is hoping to win this year’s Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards, supported by the Messenger.
FOI reveals controversial £20m business park meetings
19 August 2013Villagers uncover details of 18 discussions between developer and council over manufacturing, warehousing and distribution complex.
Fine A-level results for east Kent
16 August 2013Schools and students from around the Dover-Deal-Sandwich district are celebrating excellent A-level results.
Car auction firm drives expansion
15 August 2013BCA at Paddock Wood has expanded display area
Southcliffe: Tourism bosses plan tour
11 August 2013As the final episodes of Southcliffe are set to air on TV, tourism bosses are considering starting a tour to capitalise on the county's starring role.
Go-ahead for technical college
09 August 2013Plans for a multi-million pound technical college for up to 600 students in north Kent has been been approved.
Work set to begin on 6,000-home site
09 August 2013A long-awaited development to bring more than 6,000 homes is set to get under way soon after planning approval last night.
Could Kent's hub airport be ruled out by December?
09 August 2013Kent is just months away from finding out its role in the future of the UK's airport capacity.
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