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'Don't blame lorry drivers, blame the government'

'Don't blame lorry drivers, blame the government'

16 December 2020

From late-night noise to parking in and using lay-bys as loos, residents are fed up with HGV drivers - but is it their fault?

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Traffic builds as TAP implemented

Traffic builds as TAP implemented

15 December 2020

Traffic is building yet again after the Dover TAP was brought in this morning.

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'Keep talking', chamber chief urges over Brexit deal

'Keep talking', chamber chief urges over Brexit deal

14 December 2020

A leading business figure says industry needs clarity on the terms of the UK's exit deal with the EU - and time is running out.

Congestion around ports for months at a time

Congestion around ports for months at a time

13 December 2020

A 'no-deal' Brexit could lead to traffic mayhem.

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Kent's looming Brexit nightmare

Kent's looming Brexit nightmare

12 December 2020

From supply chain chaos to breakdowns galore, we look at the impact of congested roads on Kent's businesses after the UK leaves the EU.

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Key workshops for annual summit

Key workshops for annual summit

11 December 2020

A host of the biggest issues will be discussed next month at the Kent & Medway Business Summit - and tickets are available now.

M20 to close for Op Brock test

M20 to close for Op Brock test

11 December 2020

Part of the M20 will close for four nights from tonight as part of Operation Brock preparations.

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New lorry clamping powers for Brexit

New lorry clamping powers for Brexit

10 December 2020

KCC has been given special powers to park illegally parked lorries ahead of Brexit.

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Disruption to festive travel

Disruption to festive travel

10 December 2020

Rail passengers are being warned to check online before they travel over the festive season.

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Business estate bucks trend as demand rises

Business estate bucks trend as demand rises

10 December 2020

Demand from London firms wanting satellite offices is a key driving force behind a site's success during the pandemic.

Lorry drivers allowed to work longer to ease port congestion

Lorry drivers allowed to work longer to ease port congestion

10 December 2020

Hauliers have been permitted to drive for longer to ease port congestion but unions say the move risks crashes on the county's roads.

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Lorry chaos for third day in a row

Lorry chaos for third day in a row

10 December 2020

Lorries are once again queuing for miles on Kent's roads to access the county's ports - with yesterday's disruption blamed on Christmas.

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Christmas, Covid and stockpiling the cause of lorry chaos

Christmas, Covid and stockpiling the cause of lorry chaos

09 December 2020

Lorries are once again queuing for miles on Kent's roads as they try to access the county's ports as the pre-Christmas rush causes haulage headaches.

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Freight traffic soars for cross-Channel firm

Freight traffic soars for cross-Channel firm

07 December 2020

Brexit stockpiling saw truck traffic numbers peak last month.

Brexit fears sparks surge in pallet sales

Brexit fears sparks surge in pallet sales

07 December 2020

Possible implications of Brexit has seen a sharp rise in demand for pallets which will not fall foul of EU regulations.

Criticism of CO2 levels at Thames crossing

Criticism of CO2 levels at Thames crossing

06 December 2020

Campaigners have raised concerns over CO2 levels at a new multi-billion pound Thames crossing.

Ferry firm scoops top travel award

Ferry firm scoops top travel award

04 December 2020

A ferry company is celebrating another top prize by offering rewards to local heroes - and you can nominate them.

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Town's campaign to boost its appeal

Town's campaign to boost its appeal

04 December 2020

Business figures have united to boost a town's fortunes after it found itself in Tier 3 despite low infection rates.

'We removed cycle lanes because of Operation Stack'

'We removed cycle lanes because of Operation Stack'

04 December 2020

Controversial pop-up cycle lanes were removed from a town centre after just one week because of Operation Stack, it has emerged.

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Lower Thames Crossing now more expensive per mile than HS2

Lower Thames Crossing now more expensive per mile than HS2

01 December 2020

The cost of the Lower Thames Crossing has increased by 54% to £8bn before plans have been submitted - and it's now more expensive per mile than HS2.

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