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Turnover ramps up at Eurotunnel

Turnover ramps up at Eurotunnel

21 January 2016

The operator of the Channel Tunnel recorded an increase in revenues although it excluded lost income from closing its ferry operations.

Fresh lease of life for Beacon Court Tavern

Fresh lease of life for Beacon Court Tavern

21 January 2016

New owners plan to "relight the beacon" and draw music fans back to popular venue

Strike action causes cross-Channel disruption

Strike action causes cross-Channel disruption

20 January 2016

Chaos has unfolded for DFDS Seaways, as industrial action in Calais is stopping its vessels from berthing.

'Strip Southeastern of franchise' - shadow chancellor

'Strip Southeastern of franchise' - shadow chancellor

20 January 2016

Labour's John McDonnell speaks out against the rail company at campaign group meeting.

MP to take Southeastern petition to parliament

MP to take Southeastern petition to parliament

19 January 2016

A petition to remove the rail franchise from Southeastern has gathered 12,000 signatures.

Car shipments begin at port

Car shipments begin at port

19 January 2016

A transporter containing 1,000 cars docked at a Kent port after three years with little traffic.

New London crossings could help Kent

New London crossings could help Kent

19 January 2016

New river crossings in East London could help ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing.

Petition calls for Southeastern to be stripped of franchise

Petition calls for Southeastern to be stripped of franchise

15 January 2016

Thousands have signed a petition calling for Kent train operator Southeastern to be stripped of its franchise.

Third crossing is vital, claims report

Third crossing is vital, claims report

13 January 2016

A new Thames Crossing is the key to triggering the economic regeneration of north Kent, according to a new study into the region.

Op Stack lorry park 'should be available all year'

Op Stack lorry park 'should be available all year'

13 January 2016

Plans for a £250m lorry park to deal with chaos caused by Operation Stack should be available for parking HGVs all year round, say transport bosses.

Council to start afresh on airport expansion plans

Council to start afresh on airport expansion plans

10 January 2016

New plans for an airport expansion will be reconsidered by councillors next month - after the authority quashed its own decision to approve plans.

Port could dredge Goodwin Sands for materials

Port could dredge Goodwin Sands for materials

10 January 2016

The Port of Dover is considering options, including Goodwin Sands, for sourcing materials for its Dover Western Docks Revival development.

How your Christmas rubbish can power our future

How your Christmas rubbish can power our future

08 January 2016

After the festive indulgence, things get busy for a recycling business, which has become the heart of a new 'resource park'.

Unexploded bombs and seagulls don't stack up for Stack

Unexploded bombs and seagulls don't stack up for Stack

07 January 2016

It's been revealed which areas were considered - and discounted - as temporary Operation Stack lorry parks... and why they didn't work.

Manston bidder's regular Government meetings

Manston bidder's regular Government meetings

06 January 2016

The US firm trying to reopen Manston airport will have monthly meetings with the Government’s planning authorities after holding talks with officials.

Profits up at docks owner

Profits up at docks owner

06 January 2016

A port company increased operating profits by more than a quarter last year thanks to long term contracts and a varied customer base.

'Commuters are being ripped off'

'Commuters are being ripped off'

04 January 2016

Campaigners calling for a publicly owned railway have staged protests at stations across the county this morning.

Wishlist for 2016: Stack, crossing and airport

Wishlist for 2016: Stack, crossing and airport

04 January 2016

There are three key decisions the government could make in 2016, which would all give some certainty, stability and reassurance to businesses in Kent.

Stack lorry park exhibitions to resume

Stack lorry park exhibitions to resume

30 December 2015

Public exhibitions on plans for a lorry park to end Operation Stack continue across Kent next week.

Freight record for Eurotunnel

Freight record for Eurotunnel

24 December 2015

A record number of trucks have travelled through the Channel Tunnel this year despite migrant disruption and a summer blighted by Operation Stack.

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