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Manston auction continues ahead of council showdown

Manston auction continues ahead of council showdown

31 July 2014

Manston's owners will make much more today than the estimated £100,000 from its first day of auction as councillors prepare to debate buying the site.

Manston auction first day makes over £100k

Manston auction first day makes over £100k

30 July 2014

More than 700 lots from Manston airport will be auctioned off from today, with the owners estimated to have made more than £100,000 so far.

£442m to clear road for growth

£442m to clear road for growth

30 July 2014

A multi-million pound handout for transport projects and new jobs may not make all Kent’s growth dreams come true.

Coach company cuts services

Coach company cuts services

30 July 2014

A commuter coach firm is running fewer buses carrying workers from Kent to London in a move which it says will "keep fares the same".

Storage firm will seek Paramount Park compensation

Storage firm will seek Paramount Park compensation

29 July 2014

A company on land expected to be used by the proposed Paramount Park resort says it expects developers to compensate them if they have to move.

MP urges council over Manston purchase

MP urges council over Manston purchase

28 July 2014

An MP wants councillors to accept an offer by a US group to fund the compulsory purchase of Manston airport but many are unhappy at its handling.

High speed station 'good for the town'

High speed station 'good for the town'

24 July 2014

Plans for a new high speed rail link to London have been hailed as a positive venture for a town by the boss of one Kent's largest business parks.

Save Manston protest goes to Downing Street

Save Manston protest goes to Downing Street

23 July 2014

The Save Manston Airport group took their protest to the very top this week as they visited to 10 Downing Street to hand in their petition.

Tunnel operator incurs losses despite revenue increase

Tunnel operator incurs losses despite revenue increase

22 July 2014

Eurotunnel made a loss in the first half of the year thanks to its struggling ferry service, which it will be forced to close within six months.

Attempt to buy Manston airport could be months away

Attempt to buy Manston airport could be months away

21 July 2014

A compulsory purchase of Manston airport could be a long way off say Thanet council chiefs as a petition to buy it is presented to 10 Downing Street.

Arriva invests £1.7 million in eco-friendly buses

Arriva invests £1.7 million in eco-friendly buses

17 July 2014

More than £1.7 million has been invested in Arriva's new eco-friendly bus fleet in and around Medway, with hopes of improving the area's air quality.

Car giant deal creates 100 jobs at docks

Car giant deal creates 100 jobs at docks

17 July 2014

A multi-million pound car inspection centre will be built as part of an agreement between Volkswagen and a Kent docks.

Taiwanese group visits Manston

Taiwanese group visits Manston

16 July 2014

Officials representing the government in Taiwan have been taken to Manston airport to investigate whether it is an investment opportunity.

Two Thames Crossing options to come under scrutiny

Two Thames Crossing options to come under scrutiny

15 July 2014

Detailed plans are to be drawn up for the two shortlisted options for a third Thames crossing, the government has revealed.

Taiwanese group could bid to buy Manston airport

Taiwanese group could bid to buy Manston airport

14 July 2014

A delegation representing the Republic of China's government will visit Manston airport this week to consider whether it is an investment opportunity.

A21 Tonbridge to Pembury work moves forward

A21 Tonbridge to Pembury work moves forward

13 July 2014

Improvements to a 2.5 mile stretch of the A21 have moved a step closer after the company that will be in charge of improvements has been announced.

Boris's airport plans shot down in reports

Boris's airport plans shot down in reports

13 July 2014

Building an airport in the Thames Estuary would carry a"substantial risk" and costs running into billions, a report out today has revealed.

Thousands sign petition calling for Manston buy-out

Thousands sign petition calling for Manston buy-out

11 July 2014

An 8,000 name petition has been handed to Thanet council - calling for it to compulsorily purchase Manston Airport.

Flight school loses Manston court challenge

Flight school loses Manston court challenge

10 July 2014

A pilot training company has lost its High Court bid to return to Manston airport where it had been based for 30 years before the site was closed.

Manston court battle reignites

Manston court battle reignites

09 July 2014

A flying school is back in the High Court today in a bid to gain an injunction allowing them to return to Manston airport, which closed in May.

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