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The bus service of the future?

The bus service of the future?

29 November 2020

A bus company has launched a new service in one area of the county where customers can get the bus to come to them when they want, via an app.

'Tram system could solve city's traffic woes'

'Tram system could solve city's traffic woes'

29 November 2020

A council leader says 'no idea is off the table' as he bids to come up with solutions to solve traffic gridlock - including a possible tram system.

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Motorway closures this weekend as bridge installed

Motorway closures this weekend as bridge installed

28 November 2020

A stretch of the M20 and an M26 junction will be shut over the weekend as a footbridge is installed to replace one which collapsed.

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Drone photos capture huge Brexit lorry park

Drone photos capture huge Brexit lorry park

27 November 2020

The true scale of a massive post-Brexit lorry park has been revealed in a series of drone photos as contractors start to work through the night.

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Town's park and ride service to return

Town's park and ride service to return

26 November 2020

A town's park and ride service is to resume, after it was suspended for a month because of a customer drop.

Brexit trial creates lorry queue at Eurotunnel

Brexit trial creates lorry queue at Eurotunnel

24 November 2020

Drivers were barred from entering the M20 as lorries queued for three miles to access Eurotunnel as post-Brexit boarding systems were trialled.

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Rent cars by the hour with new pay-as-you-go scheme

Rent cars by the hour with new pay-as-you-go scheme

23 November 2020

A new car share club has hit the road - allowing people to rent cars for £5.50 an hour in a bid to reduce congestion.

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MPs to vote on Kent Access Permit for hauliers

MPs to vote on Kent Access Permit for hauliers

22 November 2020

Plans to force hauliers to have a permit to enter the county to get to the Channel ports post Brexit, will take a major step forward this week.

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New chapter for cruise ship

New chapter for cruise ship

20 November 2020

A cruise ship which has become a familiar sight on the Thames at Gravesend has set sail for a new home.

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TAP brought in to ease port traffic

TAP brought in to ease port traffic

17 November 2020

Heavy freight traffic heading for the port has forced highway bosses to impelment Dover TAP on the A20.

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Webinar to help boost 2021 trade

Webinar to help boost 2021 trade

12 November 2020

An online event takes place next month ahead of the second phase of a major, free, support programme for businesses.

Union demands Brexit lorry park welfare standards

Union demands Brexit lorry park welfare standards

12 November 2020

A union is calling on politicians to lobby the government to ensure HGV drivers have a good standard of facilities at lorry parks in the county.

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Bidding to build Lower Thames Crossing opens

Bidding to build Lower Thames Crossing opens

11 November 2020

The contract to build the two massive tunnels at the heart of the new Lower Thames Crossing has been put out to tender by highways bosses.

MPs claim motorists are being 'demonised'

MPs claim motorists are being 'demonised'

10 November 2020

Two Kent MPs have added their name to a letter calling for a host of green road schemes - including cycles lanes - to be scrapped.

'Risk free' chance to cash-in on e-commerce boom

'Risk free' chance to cash-in on e-commerce boom

09 November 2020

A digital marketing firm is offering a chance for firms in lockdown to boost sales online.

Online event to boost cross-Channel trade

Online event to boost cross-Channel trade

06 November 2020

SMEs in the county are encouraged to register for an online event to help fuel growth taking place next week.

Freight traffic 'back to pre-Covid levels'

Freight traffic 'back to pre-Covid levels'

05 November 2020

A cross-Channel operator reports truck traffic is back in line with levels before the pandemic saw tourist numbers plummet.

County set to cash in on pandemic revolution

County set to cash in on pandemic revolution

04 November 2020

The Kent Property Market Report 2020 has been unveiled - and despite the challenges there's plenty of optimism for the county's growth.

M20 barrier installation to finish this week

M20 barrier installation to finish this week

02 November 2020

The final parts of a moveable concrete barrier on the M20 will be added this week, but further overnight closures are needed.

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'Devastating' impact of second lockdown on firms

'Devastating' impact of second lockdown on firms

02 November 2020

A leading business figure has voiced fears over the lockdown - and the impact of Brexit in the new year.

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