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Dover MP calls for investment to keep trade flowing

Dover MP calls for investment to keep trade flowing

10 March 2017

MP Charlie Elphicke demanded more investment at the Dover and Deal frontline during the Budget in Parliament.

Ring road set for months of delays

Ring road set for months of delays

03 March 2017

Work is set to start soon on essential water pipeline works that could cause traffic hell on the city's busy ring road.

Hints over crossing site verdict

Hints over crossing site verdict

02 March 2017

Speculation is growing that the government’s stance on the location of a new Thames crossing could be confirmed as early as next week.

Gridlock threat to Kent's roads

Gridlock threat to Kent's roads

01 March 2017

Business leaders and transport experts have issued a stark warning about the lack of decision surrounding the Lower Thames Crossing proposal.

Eurotunnel profits grow

Eurotunnel profits grow

01 March 2017

The Channel Tunnel operator increased pre-tax profits by €74 million (£63m) last year as its boss hailed 'the best year in our history'.

Power station plans go on show

Power station plans go on show

23 February 2017

Plans to turn a former power station into a major port will be unveiled at a series of public exhibitions next month.

Record year for ferry firm

Record year for ferry firm

22 February 2017

DFDS has been untroubled by Brexit worries as it continued to post record earnings last year.

Rail strike to affect commuters

Rail strike to affect commuters

22 February 2017

At least 11 trains will not be running during peak hours as staff take the latest round of industrial action.

£6.9m roads plan to cope with new housing

£6.9m roads plan to cope with new housing

18 February 2017

Kent County Council has unveiled plans to carry out improvements at a link road.

New round of Southern strikes planned

New round of Southern strikes planned

15 February 2017

Union bosses have announced another round of strikes on Southern trains after talks broke down on a new deal yesterday.

Harbour's redevelopment takes next step

Harbour's redevelopment takes next step

14 February 2017

Plans for the next phase of work to redevelop a harbour as part of a multi-million pound project have been revealed.

Launch of new minibuses in town

Launch of new minibuses in town

13 February 2017

A new fleet of minibuses have launched in a town in Kent. Have you been on the new Little and Often service yet?

Boss says firms will thrive in brave new Brexit world

Boss says firms will thrive in brave new Brexit world

12 February 2017

The boss of one of Dartford’s biggest businesses is confident that Brexit will be a success – despite the potential impact on his shipping firm.

Service award for freight firm

Service award for freight firm

09 February 2017

An emergency freight forwarding business was presented an award by Olympic swimmer and TV presenter Sharron Davies.

Be a part of ‘thriving community’

Be a part of ‘thriving community’

08 February 2017

Firms entering Kent’s most high-profile business awards will be recognised alongside the county’s “diverse” business world, according to a sponsor.

MPs attack “disastrous” rail franchise

MPs attack “disastrous” rail franchise

06 February 2017

Members of the Transport select committee say the government should consider if the operators are in breach of their contract.

Huge transformer on Kent's roads

Huge transformer on Kent's roads

03 February 2017

An 87-metre delivery vehicle with special cargo will get a police escort as it makes its way along the M20.

Kent projects receive £34.2m

Kent projects receive £34.2m

02 February 2017

The Government is to inject cash into nine schemes across Kent to help create jobs.

Is third Thames Crossing stalling?

Is third Thames Crossing stalling?

01 February 2017

The Government is refusing to say when an announcement will be made on a third Thames crossing - as drivers continue to struggle on clogged roads.

Airport's expansion touching down early

Airport's expansion touching down early

01 February 2017

Bosses say the timetable to build a new terminal may be brought forward earlier than planned as a mark of confidence in the airport's expansion.

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