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Ferry firm in £322 million takeover

Ferry firm in £322 million takeover

22 February 2019

P&O Ferries is changing hands in a deal which will take it back under the wing of a company which owned it a decade ago.

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Eurotunnel's growth warning over Brexit

Eurotunnel's growth warning over Brexit

21 February 2019

Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, says it expects Brexit to have a short-term impact on its business but that it is well-placed to cope.

E-Gates installed as part of Eurotunnel's Brexit preparations

E-Gates installed as part of Eurotunnel's Brexit preparations

20 February 2019

Eurotunnel has invested in electronic border technology as part of their Brexit preparations - the same system often seen at airports.

Kent's farmers fear 'catastrophic' Brexit

Kent's farmers fear 'catastrophic' Brexit

19 February 2019

Government minister Michael Gove has warned of food delays if there is a no-deal Brexit.

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'Lane closures made me miss my flight'

'Lane closures made me miss my flight'

18 February 2019

A woman's journey to the airport took more than three hours thanks to lane closures.

Cash boost for airport project

Cash boost for airport project

15 February 2019

Officials have agreed additional funding for plans to transform an airport.

KEiBA 2019: Deadline for nominations fast approaching

KEiBA 2019: Deadline for nominations fast approaching

15 February 2019

Don't miss out on the huge benefits of being involved in the county's premier business awards - closing date is next week.

Rail firm under fire for 'ghost trains'

Rail firm under fire for 'ghost trains'

14 February 2019

A rail operator has apologised after telling an MP its services ran as normal, when it in fact had cancelled 24 trains in one day.

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'Alarm' growing over Brexit uncertainty

'Alarm' growing over Brexit uncertainty

14 February 2019

Senior business leader says key questions must be answered to allow firms to prepare for March 29 exit from the EU.

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Villagers' latest rally against sandpit

Villagers' latest rally against sandpit

13 February 2019

The latest meeting in opposition to a proposed 3.6million tonne sandpit has been held.

'Flawed' ferry contracts sparks legal action

'Flawed' ferry contracts sparks legal action

11 February 2019

The government is being taken to court after awarding contracts to three ferry companies, including one with no ships.

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Travelodge on track with railway expansion plans

Travelodge on track with railway expansion plans

11 February 2019

A hotel operator says it will plough tens of millions of pounds, and create hundreds of jobs, into its commuter town plans.

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Council shunned Seaborne Freight a year ago

Council shunned Seaborne Freight a year ago

11 February 2019

Councillors had been close to signing a ferry deal with beleaguered Seaborne Freight a year ago, before the government's botched negotiations with it.

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Budget delay was 'my request' says council leader

Budget delay was 'my request' says council leader

08 February 2019

The leader of a council insists it was his decision to delay a key budget vote over ferry plans, despite suggestions the government made the call.

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Lifeline for government's ferry plan as council delays budget

Lifeline for government's ferry plan as council delays budget

07 February 2019

A decision on whether to implement budget cuts which would have prevented the a port being used in the case of a no-deal Brexit has been delayed.

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Brexit 50 day countdown: Selep raps out warning

Brexit 50 day countdown: Selep raps out warning

07 February 2019

Fears many small firms have yet to take steps or are confused by impact of our departure from the EU.

Firms urged to act now on HMRC's latest Brexit guidance

Firms urged to act now on HMRC's latest Brexit guidance

07 February 2019

Business advisors urge firms in county not to ignore latest Brexit guidance notes.

Time to enter major new apprenticeship awards - but be quick, deadline is Friday, February 15

Time to enter major new apprenticeship awards - but be quick, deadline is Friday, February 15

07 February 2019

Major awards event has been set up to celebrate both apprentices and those organisations supporting them.

Council's £86m roads plan to unlock 12,000 homes

Council's £86m roads plan to unlock 12,000 homes

06 February 2019

A council has revealed it plans to spend £86 million tackling a problem roundabout in a bid to gain backing for 12,000 homes over the next 24 years.

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Logistics firm's acquisition fuels growth plans

Logistics firm's acquisition fuels growth plans

05 February 2019

Company will integrate firm into its growing operation.

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