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£100 million junction redevelopment planned

£100 million junction redevelopment planned

18 February 2015

There’s good news on the horizon for the thousands of drivers who use a notorious roundabout.

Wind farm stake sold off by troubled owners

Wind farm stake sold off by troubled owners

17 February 2015

The infrastructure giant which paid £164m for underwater cables linking a wind farm to the county has cashed in less than two months after buying it.

Major investment to freight services at port

Major investment to freight services at port

16 February 2015

A shipping company is spending £1 million to develop its site in the Port of Dover and to create employment opportunities.

Southeastern passengers 'among the unhappiest'

Southeastern passengers 'among the unhappiest'

16 February 2015

Passengers travelling from Kent are among the unhappiest in the UK with their service, a spot survey has revealed.

Manston airport: Government pledges to leave no stone unturned

Manston airport: Government pledges to leave no stone unturned

15 February 2015

Transport minister John Hayes says government is considering airport's future and promises an announcement soon.

Booking service launched

Booking service launched

13 February 2015

A coach company in Kent is driving itself into the online world by launching a ticketing service on its website.

High speed commuters won't stand for it

High speed commuters won't stand for it

12 February 2015

Rail chiefs are facing complaints about overcrowding on high speed trains with disgruntled commuters having to stand during peak hour services.

New appeal against ferry closure

New appeal against ferry closure

09 February 2015

The workers cooperative which runs MyFerryLink will go to the Court of Appeal next month to fight against the service's impending closure or sale.

Airport plans ready for take-off

Airport plans ready for take-off

05 February 2015

Plans for the £4 million redevelopment of Rochester Airport have been approved.

PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

04 February 2015

The Prime Minister has not ruled out government funding to solve problems caused by Operation Stack, after being quizzed by a Kent MP in Parliament.

Marine engineers bought in £11m deal

Marine engineers bought in £11m deal

03 February 2015

A company which repairs and builds warships and super-yachts has been taken over in a management buyout backed by private equity investors.

Stack summit could find solution

Stack summit could find solution

02 February 2015

An Operation Stack summit will take place in Parliament this afternoon with representatives from the Port of Dover, Channel Tunnel and councils.

Views wanted on new high speed service

Views wanted on new high speed service

30 January 2015

A series of exhibitions will reveal details about plans for a new station connecting people from east Kent to London in an hour.

Rochester Airport redevelopment set to go ahead

Rochester Airport redevelopment set to go ahead

29 January 2015

Government funding of £4 million looks set to see the redevelopment of Rochester Airport take off.

Time to stop this hassle, says trader hit by losses

Time to stop this hassle, says trader hit by losses

29 January 2015

An angry trader is behind a campaign to help Dover after she suffered a huge loss in sales because of Operation Stack.

Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

27 January 2015

Rail passengers using Southeastern trains were among the least happy with their service last year, according to a survey by a campaign group.

Minister visits £26m station

Minister visits £26m station

26 January 2015

The transport secretary has been given a tour of Rochester’s new railway station as platforms, stairs and an underpass are taking shape.

Transport chief pays visit to Dartford Crossing

Transport chief pays visit to Dartford Crossing

26 January 2015

Patrick McLoughlin, Minister for Transport, boasts of the "huge time savings" at Dartford Crossing, despite thousands passing through without paying.

‘We don’t believe this is the end of the road’

‘We don’t believe this is the end of the road’

26 January 2015

The war of words between rival ferry operators in the Channel shows little sign of subsiding.

"We are having to turn down business"

"We are having to turn down business"

25 January 2015

Companies are struggling through Operation Stack and face costs set to run into the millions – again.

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