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Buses turned silver to mark firm's anniversary

Buses turned silver to mark firm's anniversary

10 September 2018

Firm took over the running of buses in the region in 1993 - now two vehicles will mark the anniversary.

Commuters get high-speed service boost after damaged train returns

Commuters get high-speed service boost after damaged train returns

07 September 2018

The train was involved in a crash with a van on a level crossing in October last year.

Shadow Chancellor's fares demand

Shadow Chancellor's fares demand

03 September 2018

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell arrived in the county this morning to join rail campaigners protesting against hikes in ticket prices.

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Bus boss backs tram

Bus boss backs tram

02 September 2018

The head of Kent's largest bus company has said a tram would go a long way to combatting congestion in the north of the county.

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MP in talks over third train station

MP in talks over third train station

31 August 2018

A long-discussed proposal for a third railway station in a city looks set to take a step forward following talks between an MP and Network Rail.

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Traders count cost at sharp rise in tool thefts

Traders count cost at sharp rise in tool thefts

31 August 2018

One Kent town found itself in the top 10 for the most reported tool crimes according to a survey

Government cost fears over station

Government cost fears over station

24 August 2018

Kent County Council looks set to continue with plans for Thanet Parkway Station – despite a lack of government support.

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Train firms slammed after stranded commuters wet themselves

Train firms slammed after stranded commuters wet themselves

23 August 2018

An independent report has probed an incident which left Kent commuters stranded for hours in appalling conditions - before forcing themselves out of trains.

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Uber-style service to be rolled out

Uber-style service to be rolled out

19 August 2018

An Uber-style minibus service is expanding to new places in Kent.

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Freight ferry services 'to begin this year'

Freight ferry services 'to begin this year'

17 August 2018

A freight ferry route could be running by the end of the year according to a company aiming to launch the service - despite no agreement being signed.

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Road chiefs reassure after Genoa bridge disaster

Road chiefs reassure after Genoa bridge disaster

17 August 2018

Highways England issue reassurance over safety of country's bridges following Italian disaster

Lord Lieutenant to hand over prestigious business award

Lord Lieutenant to hand over prestigious business award

17 August 2018

Special presentation will take place at the firm's new warehouse and distribution facility.

Railway station to get 300 more car parking spaces

Railway station to get 300 more car parking spaces

15 August 2018

Work will be completed by the autumn on the £1.1m improvements works.

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Airport hopes given boost

Airport hopes given boost

14 August 2018

Government planning chiefs have agreed to take a look at plans to reopen Manston airport four years after it closed.

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Dart Charge increased by 20%

Dart Charge increased by 20%

14 August 2018

The fee paid by motorists using the Dartford Crossing who have an account is to be increased by 20%.

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Crucial time for Manston airport fight

Crucial time for Manston airport fight

14 August 2018

It's believed planners could soon decide whether to allow a consortium to make its bid to reopen Manston... at least as a cargo hub.

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Lower Thames Crossing update to take place at leading B2B event

Lower Thames Crossing update to take place at leading B2B event

14 August 2018

Breakfast event will be essential networking opportunity and a chance to hear about one of Kent's biggest infrastructure projects.

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Airport application 'within weeks'

Airport application 'within weeks'

13 August 2018

A planning application to upgrade an airport will be submitted in the “next couple of weeks”, according to its manager.

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Plan to halt rail chaos after Brexit

Plan to halt rail chaos after Brexit

08 August 2018

New customs areas for railways would stop Kent's rail network coming to a standstill post Brexit, according to a report by rail chiefs.

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Roadworks to last 18 months on major route

Roadworks to last 18 months on major route

03 August 2018

Drivers face 18 months of delays in a town centre from next summer when work begins on £11 million of improvements near junction 7 of the M20.

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