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Unions slam record profits for P&O Ferries owner

Unions slam record profits for P&O Ferries owner

19 August 2022

Just months after sacking 800 on-board crew, the owner of P&O Ferries has revealed record profits.

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Take-off! Airport plans get green light

Take-off! Airport plans get green light

18 August 2022

Manston Airport is set to reopen after the government once again gave it the green light.

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These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

18 August 2022

The latest industrial action will see only 20% of the county's rail network operating as bosses advise passengers not to travel.

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The new 'green' ferry service - from Kent to France in four hours

The new 'green' ferry service - from Kent to France in four hours

17 August 2022

A new "sustainable" ferry service is set to offer a very different way of crossing the Channel.

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Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

16 August 2022

As the county braces itself for the energy price cap increase in October, jobless figures in all but three districts continue to fall.

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Bus drivers consider strike action

Bus drivers consider strike action

08 August 2022

Arriva could be left without drivers as Unite members ballot over strike action.

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Concern for events in Kent as trains cancelled for strikes

Concern for events in Kent as trains cancelled for strikes

30 July 2022

Organisers of events across Kent are worried the rail strikes will have a negative impact on visitor numbers.

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The 38 bus routes being axed by KCC

The 38 bus routes being axed by KCC

26 July 2022

Despite widespread opposition, dozens of bus routes across the county are to be scrapped as Kent County Council looks to save £2.2 million.

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Tourism chief calls for action over travel chaos

Tourism chief calls for action over travel chaos

25 July 2022

The chief executive of Visit Kent says action is needed to stop cross-channel delays and gridlock crippling the tourism industry.

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Dover critical incident over – but government 'must do more to stop repeats'

Dover critical incident over – but government 'must do more to stop repeats'

25 July 2022

Businesses say the government must do more to prevent repeats of last weekend's chaos at Kent's borders.

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'This is the hotspot for holiday hell'

'This is the hotspot for holiday hell'

24 July 2022

Motorists are being warned to brace for yet more delays as one area is branded a 'hotspot of holiday hell'.

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What's my route to Dover or Eurotunnel?

What's my route to Dover or Eurotunnel?

23 July 2022

As routes are closed due to severe port disruption and multiple diversions put in place, here's how drivers should get to where they need to be.

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Roads mayhem 'could last all summer', warns traffic chief

Roads mayhem 'could last all summer', warns traffic chief

23 July 2022

A lack of customs 'resource' will lead to travel chaos strangling Kent continuing throughout the summer unless the problem can be resolved.

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Summer getaway chaos continues amid four-hour delays

Summer getaway chaos continues amid four-hour delays

23 July 2022

Drivers are once again caught up in gridlock as they attempt to make their summer getaways, with huge delays on the M20 at Eurotunnel and a Kent port.

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Row erupts over who to blame for port mayhem

Row erupts over who to blame for port mayhem

22 July 2022

Problems at the port left Dover in chaos yet again as the town was brought to a standstill and cross-Channel traffic was delayed for hours.

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Road closure confirmed in latest round of junction works

Road closure confirmed in latest round of junction works

21 July 2022

A section of the A249 is set to close again while temporary barriers are installed as work on a major junction revamp continues.

Cross-Channel route back on track

Cross-Channel route back on track

21 July 2022

After a damaging last two years due to the pandemic, revenues are soaring again for Eurotunnel - operators of the Channel Tunnel.

Bus services slashed to save £2.2m

Bus services slashed to save £2.2m

14 July 2022

Demonstrators picketing County Hall failed to save 38 bus services that will now end in October.

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Hated roadworks to drag on beyond October

Hated roadworks to drag on beyond October

14 July 2022

Work to finish a new junction has been delayed further as contractors have been asked to cut back over the summer holidays to ease congestion.

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This is why you might see gritters in your street as heatwave continues

This is why you might see gritters in your street as heatwave continues

12 July 2022

An amber warning for extreme heat is in place and temperatures could break all records so why are gritting teams now on standby?

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