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Southeastern's rollercoaster ride on our rails ends

Southeastern's rollercoaster ride on our rails ends

28 September 2021

What now for Kent's train passengers? We take a look at the chequered history of the latest franchise to fall off the rails.

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Train company Southeastern taken over by government

Train company Southeastern taken over by government

28 September 2021

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed in a series of Tweets that the rail company which serves Kent has been stripped of its franchise.

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9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

27 September 2021

Looking to make the petrol or diesel in your car last longer? Motoring experts say there is plenty drivers can do. Here's some top tips:

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Fireworks hit by supply issues ahead of Bonfire Night

Fireworks hit by supply issues ahead of Bonfire Night

27 September 2021

The UK's stock of fireworks is the latest item to be hit by supply issues, which may lead to less availability and higher prices.

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Car prices rising faster than earnings

Car prices rising faster than earnings

25 September 2021

The financial pressures on motorists continue as it is revealed the prices of some of our most popular cars are rising faster than wages.

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How can the HGV driver shortage be solved?

How can the HGV driver shortage be solved?

24 September 2021

Our Kent readers offer their solutions to the ongoing HGV driver shortage.

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Sustainable future tops summit agenda

Sustainable future tops summit agenda

23 September 2021

One of the county's leading business events will be back for a fifth year in January - with green issues on the agenda.

Rail boss apologises for unacceptable delays

Rail boss apologises for unacceptable delays

21 September 2021

A railway boss has apologised to commuters for suffering lengthy delays for three consecutive weeks on the return to work.

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Bus giants eye merger

Bus giants eye merger

21 September 2021

Two of the biggest names in bus and coach travel are locked in talks over a possible merger.

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'Cash-flow crisis' warning as supply chain problems add up

'Cash-flow crisis' warning as supply chain problems add up

21 September 2021

Firms in the county are being urged to act now to prevent pinch points as margins are squeezed due to increased costs.

Anger as commuter coach ditches estate

Anger as commuter coach ditches estate

20 September 2021

Residents have branded a commuter coach service's decision to drop their estate from its route "completely unfair".

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Date set for work to begin on £92m roundabout revamp

Date set for work to begin on £92m roundabout revamp

16 September 2021

Work to transform journeys along one of the county’s most gridlocked roads will begin in January, it has been confirmed.

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Eurostar services will not resume until 2023

Eurostar services will not resume until 2023

15 September 2021

The extended suspension of direct international railway links between the county and the continent has been called 'bad news for Kent'.

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Jobless figures tumble across the county

Jobless figures tumble across the county

14 September 2021

There has been another drop in those claiming Universal Credit - but will the end of furlough bring back-to-back falls to an end?

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Minister makes no promises on Christmas supplies

Minister makes no promises on Christmas supplies

13 September 2021

The government says there are no guarantees there will not be empty shelves at Christmas as shortage of lorry drivers continues to hit supply chains.

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Cross-Channel freight service set to go live

Cross-Channel freight service set to go live

13 September 2021

A new service for freight through the Channel Tunnel is set to launch this weekend.

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'It's not going to save Christmas'

'It's not going to save Christmas'

09 September 2021

As crunch talks take place in Whitehall to ease the lorry driver shortages, one industry expert in the county warns it may be too little, too late.

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Relief as start of dreaded roadworks pushed back

Relief as start of dreaded roadworks pushed back

08 September 2021

The start of a dreaded roadworks scheme on a dual carriageway has been pushed back to next year, sparking relief for drivers.

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How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

08 September 2021

Empty shelves, medicines delayed, jobs going unfilled - is this the sting in Brexit's tale?

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Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

02 September 2021

Controversial plans for a £30 million relief road have now been given the full seal of approval, just in time to make use of a government cashpot.

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