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PM vows to stop illegal lorry parking on Kent's roads

PM vows to stop illegal lorry parking on Kent's roads

14 December 2016

The Prime Minister has vowed to find a solution to the widespread problem of illegal lorry parking in Kent.

Southern passengers urged not to use trains

Southern passengers urged not to use trains

13 December 2016

Rail operator Southern has urged passengers not to travel today and tomorrow during industrial action by two key unions.

Shipbuilder eyes superyacht market

Shipbuilder eyes superyacht market

13 December 2016

Britain’s largest independent ship repairer is targeting the luxury yacht sector after making its fifth takeover for an undisclosed sum.

New docks jobs after contract win

New docks jobs after contract win

07 December 2016

A transport company will create about 50 jobs at two Kent ports after winning a contract to transport cement.

Kent's train and track services to merge

Kent's train and track services to merge

06 December 2016

Train and track services will be jointly run by Network Rail and Kent's rail operator as part of a radical shake-up of the system.

Minister condemned after strike misery

Minister condemned after strike misery

05 December 2016

A minister has come under fire as Southern rail passengers continue to suffer misery during prolonged strike action.

Eurostar issues Brexit warning

Eurostar issues Brexit warning

05 December 2016

Eurostar has warned that leaving the EU under Brexit would pose serious questions about its capacity to operate as a viable business.

Smart card ticketing scheme on track for Southeastern passengers

Smart card ticketing scheme on track for Southeastern passengers

05 December 2016

A "tap and go" card scheme has been launched for rail passengers.

Rail fares rise by nearly 2%

Rail fares rise by nearly 2%

02 December 2016

Southeastern rail passengers face a hike of nearly 2% next year - but that's still less than the national average.

Compensation for disrupted commutes

Compensation for disrupted commutes

02 December 2016

Southern Rail has announced plans to compensate those affected by the severe network delays and disruptions.

VIDEO: First trip round town's gyratory

VIDEO: First trip round town's gyratory

01 December 2016

Here's the first look at a new town-centre road system which has cost £5.7m and taken six months to build.

Freight records show need for 'proper' road investment

Freight records show need for 'proper' road investment

29 November 2016

An MP has renewed calls to widen stretches of the highway after the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel both announced freight traffic records.

Train drivers set to go on strike

Train drivers set to go on strike

28 November 2016

Southern drivers are set to cause more misery on the rails - as new dates are announced for strikes.

Commuters set for morning delays

Commuters set for morning delays

27 November 2016

Rail commuters face delayed start to their morning because of overrunning engineering works.

Asbestos delays major road scheme

Asbestos delays major road scheme

25 November 2016

Work to widen a busy Tonbridge road will take much longer than promised

Coffee apology from train firm gets lukewarm reaction

Coffee apology from train firm gets lukewarm reaction

25 November 2016

Southeastern has apologised for delays and cancellations by handing out coffee vouchers - but some commuters aren't impressed.

Bollards will block street to enforce ban on traffic

Bollards will block street to enforce ban on traffic

24 November 2016

Removable bollards are to be placed at the top and bottom of a historic street to re-enforce it as a pedestrian zone.

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

23 November 2016

Is this D-Day for the Lower Thames Crossing? Predictions are flying around for Kent ahead of the first post-Brexit Autumn Statement.

Mountain of rubbish fly-tipped on estate now gone

Mountain of rubbish fly-tipped on estate now gone

22 November 2016

A mountain of rubbish has been fly-tipped outside two businesses on industrial estate has now been removed.

Southern staff strike today

Southern staff strike today

22 November 2016

Today will see further strike action by Southern train staff as the row over guards rumbles on.

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