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Car sharing puts you in the driving seat

Car sharing puts you in the driving seat

29 April 2015

Two entrepreneurs aim to add luxury cars to the number of things people can borrow from their neighbours.

Port signs waterfront agreement

Port signs waterfront agreement

27 April 2015

A real estate investor has been signed up to develop land around a new cargo terminal aimed at creating 600 jobs.

Truck record boosts revenues at Eurotunnel

Truck record boosts revenues at Eurotunnel

22 April 2015

The Channel Tunnel operator saw its income grow in the first three months of the year despite a fire which closed the crossing in January.

Gridlock eases around Eurotunnel

Gridlock eases around Eurotunnel

21 April 2015

Traffic is starting to ease after an M20 pile-up caused tailbacks and a "technical problem" left Eurotunnel passengers and freight in hours of queues.

Traffic fears over homes plans

Traffic fears over homes plans

21 April 2015

Councillors have raised concerns major roads could not cope with an influx of cars from proposals to build more than 340 homes.

Royal approval for Kent firms

Royal approval for Kent firms

21 April 2015

Two companies have been honoured for their success in international trade.

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

16 April 2015

Cross-channel rail operator Eurostar says its revenues dropped by £12m in the first quarter of 2015 in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Exclusive: Ukip manifesto pledge to re-open Manston

Exclusive: Ukip manifesto pledge to re-open Manston

14 April 2015

A specific commitment to re-open Manston Airport will be included in the Ukip election manifesto when it launches tomorrow.

Farage claims credit for airport interest

Farage claims credit for airport interest

12 April 2015

Ukip's leader used a party rally in Margate to attack rivals over their approach to Manston's future.

Manston owners consider formal complaint

Manston owners consider formal complaint

10 April 2015

The pair who bought the former airport are considering a formal complaint to the Electoral Commission after a minister's announcement on its future.

Lorry drivers flock to new 'pop-up' park

Lorry drivers flock to new 'pop-up' park

09 April 2015

Mystery surrounds a 'makeshift' lorry park that has sprung up on a piece of former industrial land.

Delays feared as new exit checks come into force

Delays feared as new exit checks come into force

08 April 2015

Passengers travelling through Kent ports will be subject to additional checks from today, amid fears the new exit checks could cause delays.

Minister unveils airport action plan

Minister unveils airport action plan

01 April 2015

Airport supporters gathered at the passenger terminal of Manston as the Conservatives presented a five-point proposal to save the airport.

Airport sums "do not stack up"

Airport sums "do not stack up"

30 March 2015

The owners of Manston have made their clearest statement yet on their intentions for the site and have revealed the stake held by ex-boss Ann Gloag.

Fair seas ahead as two firms start partnership

Fair seas ahead as two firms start partnership

30 March 2015

Two marine businesses in Kent - one of which is 300 years old - have merged in a deal which secures the boatyard industry here for another generation.

New hangar - that'll cost £700,000

New hangar - that'll cost £700,000

24 March 2015

Bosses at a Kent airport are spending big on a new building to park aircraft as they anticipate a surge in business.

Why Manston never took off

Why Manston never took off

24 March 2015

Kent County Council has revealed Manston airport lost more than £100 million under private ownership and said it is time for a "B Plan" for the site.

Harbour bosses insist future not in doubt

Harbour bosses insist future not in doubt

24 March 2015

Bosses at Whitstable Harbour insist the site is fit for the future despite fears over a lack of commercial activity.

New lorry spaces will be here.....

New lorry spaces will be here.....

23 March 2015

Councillors have identified a strip of land which could be used for 1,300 lorry parking spaces to help relieve Operation Stack.

Rally marks year since airport closure

Rally marks year since airport closure

22 March 2015

A year on from the announcement of its closure, Manston airport supporters braved the cold as they rallied outside the terminal.

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