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I’m delighted by Option C progress
05 February 2016Although it is more expensive, the planned route for the Lower Thames Crossing brings the biggest long-term benefit, writes Jo James.
‘Seeing pound signs over people’
05 February 2016A man who has lived in the same house for 88 years could see the whole area torn apart with a new dual carriageway metres from his house.
Have your say!
04 February 2016Today is the first public meeting in Kent on the Lower Thames Crossing proposals - don't miss the chance to get your views across.
Airport £55m investment ‘set to create 200 jobs’
04 February 2016Hundreds of new jobs could be created in an airport expansion - but a raft of planning conditions have delayed it for a year, say bosses.
World of variety in first year as private hire driver
04 February 2016The owner of a private hire service says he has met a lot of interesting people from all over the world during his first year in business
New Thames crossing charges 'government policy'
01 February 2016Highways England has indicated road users will be charged to use a new tunnel under the Thames – but stalled on revealing the width of roads.
Firm in talks for industrial estate river ferry service
01 February 2016Ready for your week's commute? This entrepreneur is hoping to ease the traffic misery for one estate's workers - by setting up a ferry service.
'They’ve gone straight for the jugular'
29 January 2016Two council leaders are at loggerheards over a new Lower Thames Crossing, with one relieved and one vowing to fight the project.
Airport reveals measures to reduce noise impact
28 January 2016Gatwick Airport has revealed measures it plans to take to reduce the impact noise from low-flying planes has on Kent residents.
Southeastern second worst in Britain for passenger satisfaction
27 January 2016Beleaguered train company Southeastern has come second to last in a customer satisfaction survey on Britain's rail services.
Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence
27 January 2016Dangerous driving, insecure loads and one driver who didn't have a valid licence - just some of the reasons it's the end of the road for this haulier.
Final Highways plans for Thames tunnel revealed
26 January 2016Highways England is opening a consultation for the Lower Thames Crossing - but only one option is being considered.
Crossing protesters get vocal
25 January 2016Groups slammed the remaining options for a new Thames crossing ahead of speculation of an announcement on the project.
Rail firm admits punctuality tables were wrong
25 January 2016Southeastern has admitted displaying out-of-date punctuality information at its stations after detective work by a fed up commuter.
Villagers grill MP over Stack park
24 January 2016Hundreds of people attended a public meeting to question MP Damian Collins over the proposals for a 3,600 space lorry park.
Plans for new junction go on show
22 January 2016A public consultation on the proposed new junction off the M20 has been opened by Highways England.
New 'emergency' high speed service announced
22 January 2016Cracks in the sea wall and damage to the rail line between Dover and Folkestone has forced Southeastern to announce a reshuffle of train services.
Future unclear for Southeastern
21 January 2016Transport for London could decide which companies run rail franchises in Kent under new proposals announced by the Government.
Oyster service extends to Kent station
21 January 2016A change of rail operator means the Oyster card service is set to extend to another Kent station.
Commuter services delayed by landlsip
21 January 2016A landslip two weeks ago is continuing to affect train services to the capital.
