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Ferry row over Operation Stack

Ferry row over Operation Stack

23 January 2015

MyFerryLink owners Eurotunnel and rivals P&O Ferries at loggerheads as the misery of Operation Stack stretches into the weekend.

Why not everyone is pumped up about petrol prices

Why not everyone is pumped up about petrol prices

23 January 2015

Cheaper fuel is great for consumers but not always good for business.

Workers have eye on ferry company take-over

Workers have eye on ferry company take-over

22 January 2015

The co-operative which runs troubled MyFerryLink could make an offer for the firm, which was put up for sale by owners Eurotunnel.

Commuters angry as Southeastern hails 92% punctuality record

Commuters angry as Southeastern hails 92% punctuality record

22 January 2015

Could do better - a rail group's verdict just over a week after major timetable changes were brought in to carry out major work at London Bridge.

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

20 January 2015

Councillors are facing fresh questions over their move against placing a compulsory purchase order on Manston airport.

Work begins on 24-hour truck drive-thru

Work begins on 24-hour truck drive-thru

19 January 2015

Building is underway on a dealership in Kent designed to service freight and bus traffic travelling to and from Europe.

Bus firm told to cut fares in Medway as petrol prices plummet

Bus firm told to cut fares in Medway as petrol prices plummet

19 January 2015

Bus firms, including Arriva, have been urged to pass huge savings in fuel prices onto passengers.

Ferry firm closure is right decision, say Channel rivals

Ferry firm closure is right decision, say Channel rivals

15 January 2015

Cross-Channel competitors P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways have welcomed appeal rejection of MyFerryLink.

Council told to review Manston buyout

Council told to review Manston buyout

14 January 2015

A backbench committee has told leaders to rethink its decision against carrying out a compulsory purchase of the airport.

Residents' fury at port plans

Residents' fury at port plans

13 January 2015

Controversial plans for a construction base at the Port of Ramsgate were strongly opposed at a public meeting.

Retail therapy for Eurotunnel

Retail therapy for Eurotunnel

13 January 2015

The Channel Tunnel operator has announced it is to buy three new shuttles days after being forced to put MyFerryLink up for sale.

Complaints as Southeastern brings in timetable changes

Complaints as Southeastern brings in timetable changes

12 January 2015

Kent commuters travelling into London are facing the first day of major changes to Southeastern's timetable.

Airport decision deferred

Airport decision deferred

11 January 2015

Councillors will make a site visit before deciding on the future of Rochester Airport.

MyFerryLink up for sale after appeal rejected

MyFerryLink up for sale after appeal rejected

09 January 2015

The ferry operator could be sold after an appeal tribunal rejected a case by owners Eurotunnel to keep the service running.

Parcel firm announces more job losses

Parcel firm announces more job losses

07 January 2015

City Link has revealed it is to close its two depots in Kent next week and has announced more redundancies.

Company fined for putting workers at risk

Company fined for putting workers at risk

07 January 2015

A company has been fined £15,000 after workers were spotted walking on stacked containers, without anything to stop them falling.

Manston buyout to go back under microscope

Manston buyout to go back under microscope

06 January 2015

A council's decision not to buy Manston airport is set to be re-examined giving fresh hope to supporters.

Port plans raise concerns among residents

Port plans raise concerns among residents

06 January 2015

A proposal for a construction base which aims to create 47 jobs at the Port of Ramsgate will be discussed at a public meeting.

Record freight traffic at port

Record freight traffic at port

06 January 2015

An unprecedented number of vehicles carrying goods travelled through Kent's busiest port last year but there are calls for better congestion controls.

Decision due on airport growth

Decision due on airport growth

05 January 2015

Controversial plans to redevelop Rochester Airport at a cost of £4.4m to the taxpayer will be considered on Wednesday.

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