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New Thames crossing sparks congestion fears
12 April 2017MP Kelly Tolhurst is among those warning the newly confirmed Thames crossing route could bring rising pollution and traffic to Medway
Lower Thames Crossing location announced
12 April 2017Years of frustration and uncertainty has been brought to an end as the government announces where it will build a new crossing linking Kent and Essex.
Jobs fear if dredging plans turned down
12 April 2017A port boss has explained what is at stake if a licence to dredge is turned down.
Job opportunities shown at dockland development
11 April 2017Work and business opportunities were shown at a special open days for a redevelopment.
The biggest deal there's ever bean
10 April 2017A food wholesaler has landed its largest ever contract supplying enough baked beans to fill two and a half Olympic swimming pools.
Taxi firms to join forces and rival Uber
05 April 2017Two cab companies will merge and use technology which they say will give taxi giant Uber a run for its money.
Boeing deal largest in firm's history
05 April 2017A parts supplier has secured the largest set of orders in its 40-year history from airplane manufacturer Boeing.
Increase crossing bus routes to ease congestion misery
04 April 2017Better public transport could help ease the grind of getting over the River Thames, a campaigner has suggested.
New safety exclusion zone for port development
31 March 2017A section of a harbour is out of bounds during a major redevelopment.
Port given huge cut in business rates
30 March 2017The Port of Dover has been given the largest reduction to its business rates in Kent while Eurotunnel has been given a huge increase.
Port gridlock warning as Article 50 is triggered
29 March 2017The man leading Brexit negotiations has a stark warning about potential traffic turmoil in Kent as the Prime Minister finally triggers Article 50.
Crossing news expected this week - or not until May
22 March 2017The long-awaited announcement on where a new Thames crossing will be built is due this week - but could be delayed until after the county elections.
Plans for new train line between two Kent towns
21 March 2017As Network Rail publishes its 30-year plan, it is revealed that one of their long term proposals includes a link between Ashford and Faversham.
Goodwin Sands - third consultation expected
18 March 2017A new consultation on Goodwin Sands dredging is expected due to new survey results
Eurostar profits derailed by attacks
16 March 2017Eurostar has slumped to an annual loss, blaming terror attacks in Europe and tough trading conditions.
End of train strikes as deal agreed with union?
15 March 2017A long-running dispute between a train company and a union could be over, after an agreement was reached.
11th-hour crossing plea
15 March 2017A letter from an MP has winged its way to the Transport Secretary calling for the new Lower Thames Crossing to be built away from his constituency.
New UK firm takes over Manston battle
15 March 2017An American investment company has sold its rights and interests in Manston to new company in this country.
Yard site to go under hammer
14 March 2017A Kent site with permission for use for waste transfer is going under the hammer.
Consultation on future train operator
14 March 2017The government wants to hear the public's views on what it wants from the next rail operator to take the Southeastern franchise covering most of Kent.
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