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Expect delays for Manston...
26 May 2015The future of Manston airport hangs in the balance a year on from its closure.
High-performance classic cars to hire through club
25 May 2015A new club is offering people the chance to drive their dream car.
Council votes to review Manston airport decision
21 May 2015The decision not to pursue the compulsory purchase of Manston airport will be reviewed following a council vote this evening.
Carter 'can't support' council purchase of Manston
21 May 2015The leader of Kent County Council has said councillors should not support a compulsory purchase order to buy Manston airport with a view to reopen it.
"It's had more comebacks than Frank Sinatra"
20 May 2015The owners of Manston airport have turned to a straight-talking ex-policeman and politician to change public opinion of their redevelopment plans.
Pallet network snaps up distributor
20 May 2015A distribution company has been bought by a national haulage group as they look to expand in the region.
(Re)building bridges
18 May 2015A contractor in Kent has won a five-year deal to repair and maintain three of the county's key bridges.
Student secures latest port bursary
17 May 2015Dover Harbour Board has awarded a student from Sir Roger Manwood's school with a bursary to help him kick start a port related career.
Ferry appeal upheld
15 May 2015Judges have backed a challenge made by a French workers' union against a ruling which would ban a ferry company operating across the Channel.
Manston Airport - one year on
15 May 2015Former staff - and those wrangling over the future for Manston - reflect on the situation one year on from the airport's closure.
Rent-a-plane firm buys Kent broker
14 May 2015An executive agent for major airlines has been bought by a global aviation charter specialist.
Buying airport 'will not work'
12 May 2015The owners of Manston airport say council plans to buy the site and reopen the runway will fail - and they are prepared to fight for "many years".
Port plan proves popular
12 May 2015Peel Ports says its 20-year masterplan for Sheerness Docks has found favour with Islanders.
Council 'WILL' try to buy Manston
11 May 2015The man set to lead the UK's first Ukip-controlled council has pledged to press ahead with plans to buy and reopen the former Manston airport.
Gatwick Airport has 'busiest ever' April
11 May 2015Gatwick Airport has continued its campaign to build a second runway by revealing it handled 3.2 million passengers last month, a 0.6% increase.
Cameron and Farage clash on Manston airport
05 May 2015The Prime Minister has supported the re-opening of Manston airport with the Conservatives' five-point plan.
Dart charge raises £637,825 in fines
01 May 2015Dart Charge bosses dished out fines to 4,000 drivers every day in the first three months of the new crossing payment system - raking in £637,825.
'Future' of Manston site revealed
30 April 2015Developers have unveiled the first images of what the former airport site could look like if it is redeveloped into commercial property and houses.
Transport chief backtracks over 'Gestapo' comments
29 April 2015A transport boss has apologised to the boss of Southeastern, after he claimed the firm was 'sh**', and compared ticket inspectors to the Gestapo.
Port could see ferry revival
29 April 2015Increasing haulage traffic through the county has attracted investor interest in relaunching ferry crossings from a Kent port, says a politician.
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