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Council pays £3m to settle claims over live animal exports
25 November 2015A council has warned the cost of compensating companies unlawfully blocked from exporting live animals is placing a "substantial strain" on finances.
Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack
25 November 2015Chancellor George Osborne has revealed new measures to tackle the problems caused on Kent's roads by Operation Stack.
Town centre gyratory plans revealed
24 November 2015Multi-million plans for a town's new- look gyratory system have been unveiled.
Coach firm's birthday gift
24 November 2015A coach company is kicking off its 85th anniversary celebrations early by offering commuters a month’s free travel.
Council will not review Manston buyout decision
18 November 2015The long-running wrangle over whether councillors should team up with American investors to buy a former airport seems to be over.
Council leader: MP 'utterly confused' over airport buyout
17 November 2015The leader of Ukip's only council has clashed with a Tory critic over Manston.
New coaches to Gatwick for Christmas
17 November 2015National Express is to launch a direct bus service to Gatwick airport from Kent in time for the festive holidays.
Council leader to be quizzed over Manston decision
11 November 2015The Ukip leader of Thanet council is to be grilled over the decision not to pursue a compulsory purchase order for the airport.
Unique research centre holds anniversary open day
09 November 2015A research centre that is among only three of its kind in the world is welcoming visitors to celebrate 10 years since it moved to Kent.
Taxpayer loses £2.3bn in Eurostar sale
06 November 2015A report says the Government got "good value for money" from selling its stake in the train operator, even though the Treasury invested billions more.
Kent commuters could face new toll
05 November 2015Drivers heading into London from Kent could face a new toll... to use the Blackwall tunnel.
Government considering cost of Op Stack solution
04 November 2015As the government finalises its spending review, Kent MPs have been piling on the pressure for a solution to Operation Stack.
Port freight traffic heads for a record
03 November 2015Calais chaos and Operation Stack hasn’t affected freight figures, as the Port of Dover is set to have a record-breaking year.
Council rejects proposal to buy Manston
29 October 2015After months of talks, councillors have voted against plans to purchase Manston airport with an American firm.
Firm fined over young worker's ferry death
28 October 2015A company has been fined £200,000 after the death of a young deckhand who was dragged against the side of a ferry by a rope.
World Cup can't tackle fall in revenues
28 October 2015High-speed train operator Eurostar suffered a fall in sales revenues in the last three months, even as passengers increased for the Rugby World Cup.
Council says no to airport buyout - for now
27 October 2015A report released to Thanet council's cabinet has recommended it reject the compulsory purchase of the Manston airport site.
Migrant crisis derails Eurotunnel traffic
22 October 2015The number of freight trains using the Channel Tunnel fell by a third in the last three months as the migrant crisis took hold.
US firm could consider legal action over Manston
19 October 2015The company hoping to force a buyout of Manston airport says it won't give up the fight - even if the council rejects a compulsory purchase order.
Possible solutions to Operation Stack are expected within weeks
14 October 2015MPs are told that alternatives to Operation Stack will be unveiled within weeks - but may not be implemented for at least a year
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