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Living the superyacht dream

Living the superyacht dream

30 September 2022

A Kent schoolboy fell in love with boats after a trip to the Norfolk Broads - today he lives surrounded by superyachts.

New high speed train from Kent town to London in rail shake-up

New high speed train from Kent town to London in rail shake-up

28 September 2022

Commuters will have a dramatically altered timetable in December - with one town benefitting from a new sub-hour route to Charing Cross.

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'Catastrophic' road closure could last six months

'Catastrophic' road closure could last six months

23 September 2022

There are fears work to repair a large sinkhole in a road could see a busy route near a hospital closed for SIX MONTHS.

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Former motor showroom is sold

Former motor showroom is sold

22 September 2022

A former car showroom and repair garage have both been sold after a major dealership merged its outlets.

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'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

21 September 2022

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

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Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

14 September 2022

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

13 September 2022

Work to replace a major roundabout with a traffic light-controlled junction will now not finish until December, lengthening delays for drivers.

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Now strike action threatens beer shortage

Now strike action threatens beer shortage

06 September 2022

Workers for a major beer distribution company have voted for strike action - which could see pubs and bars struggle in the run up to Christmas.

Lorry park plan approved as wider vision remains 'ambition'

Lorry park plan approved as wider vision remains 'ambition'

05 September 2022

One of the UK’s largest fresh produce companies has gained the go-ahead to open a lorry park at its Kent base.

Bus drivers on strike at several depots

Bus drivers on strike at several depots

02 September 2022

There will be no Arriva buses on several days throughout the month after drivers at garages across Kent voted to go on strike.

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Golf course shuts over Lower Thames Crossing uncertainty

Golf course shuts over Lower Thames Crossing uncertainty

31 August 2022

A councillor has hit out at supporters of the Lower Thames Crossing after a golf club on land earmarked for its construction shut today.

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'We paid £450 for a ticket but there's no bus to get on'

'We paid £450 for a ticket but there's no bus to get on'

31 August 2022

Changes to bus services have left children in a village with no means to get to school and parents say they have been ignored by Kent County Council.

'Kent is on the map as an ever-evolving business hub'

'Kent is on the map as an ever-evolving business hub'

25 August 2022

An international transportation firm, which has opened its first UK office in Kent, says it wanted to invest in the country despite Brexit.

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'The challenges cannot be overstated'

'The challenges cannot be overstated'

25 August 2022

A leading business organisation has joined a call for immediate steps to help ease the burden of energy rises on firms.

Fights and tears as families endure 'eight hour waits' at ferry port

Fights and tears as families endure 'eight hour waits' at ferry port

25 August 2022

There were reportedly arguments and fistfights as families had to wait eight hours to board ferries overnight.

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Chaos as passengers evacuated from Eurotunnel train

Chaos as passengers evacuated from Eurotunnel train

24 August 2022

Passengers were evacuated from a broken down Eurotunnel train leading to delays at the border of up to five hours.

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No Eurostar in Kent for 'two to three years'

No Eurostar in Kent for 'two to three years'

23 August 2022

Eurostar has announced that it will not stop in Kent for the next "two to three years".

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EasyJet and Ryanair in talks to start flights from Kent airport

EasyJet and Ryanair in talks to start flights from Kent airport

23 August 2022

Passenger services could return to Manston sooner than expected, with airlines including EasyJet and Ryanair in talks to get flights up and running.

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'The Government has decided to chicken out'

'The Government has decided to chicken out'

20 August 2022

A sacked P&O Ferries worker has slammed news that the Government will not pursue criminal proceedings against the ferry company.

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'Anger' as P&O escapes criminal probe

'Anger' as P&O escapes criminal probe

20 August 2022

An investigation into P&O Ferries' decision to sack almost 800 staff earlier this year has now ruled out criminal proceedings.

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