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Ex-boss's role in Manston airport takeover bid

Ex-boss's role in Manston airport takeover bid

07 May 2014

The former managing director of Manston airport says it still has a future as it emerges he is working for the American group trying to buy it.

Airport bidders go public as closure announced

Airport bidders go public as closure announced

06 May 2014

An American group which had an offer to buy Manston Airport rejected at the weekend have revealed details of their takeover bid as its closure looms.

Manston closure confirmed with loss of 150 jobs

Manston closure confirmed with loss of 150 jobs

06 May 2014

The owners of Manston airport have today set out a final date for closure unless a buyer is found at the 11th hour.

Eurotunnel on track after 20 years

Eurotunnel on track after 20 years

06 May 2014

As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Eurotunnel is celebrating a turnaround that has taken it from billions in debt to turning a profit.

Investigation after firefighters suffer burns in ferry blaze

Investigation after firefighters suffer burns in ferry blaze

02 May 2014

Three firefighters are being treated at a specialist burns unit as an investigation begins into the cause of a boiler room blaze on a ferry.

People given a say in future of the port

 People given a say in future of the port

01 May 2014

More than 100 people attended a meeting to discuss the regeneration of the Port of Dover.

M25 hard shoulder becomes lane to ease congestion

M25 hard shoulder becomes lane to ease congestion

30 April 2014

A section of the M25 used by 140,000 motorists every day has become a 'smart' motorway - with the hard shoulder used as an extra lane.

Transport the focus of growth masterplan

Transport the focus of growth masterplan

29 April 2014

A £500m plan to build 128,000 homes and create 165,000 jobs in Kent before 2020 hinges on good transport links according to a report.

Minister rules out intervention on airport closure

Minister rules out intervention on airport closure

29 April 2014

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill told Parliament the government will not involve itself directly in the consultation on Manston Airport’s closure.

Commuters braced for travel chaos in Tube strike

Commuters braced for travel chaos in Tube strike

29 April 2014

Kent rail passengers are being warned to expect severe delays on their journeys to London today because of a Tube strike.

MP hints at buyer for Manston Airport

MP hints at buyer for Manston Airport

27 April 2014

Sir Roger Gale has told hundreds attending a meeting on the fate of the Kent airport that a possible buyer has emerged.

Eurotunnel plans to increase lorry capacity

Eurotunnel plans to increase lorry capacity

23 April 2014

Operation Stack could be a thing of the past amid plans to improve access to the Channel Tunnel and double the holding capacity for lorries.

Port meeting for residents

Port meeting for residents

23 April 2014

Residents were invited to a meeting hosted by the Harbour Board today to show them plans to revive the Western Docks.

£1.8m station underpass slotted into place

£1.8m station underpass slotted into place

21 April 2014

A crucial part of Rochester’s new state-of- the-art railway station has been installed over the Easter weekend.

Owners have 'genuine care' for airport workers

Owners have 'genuine care' for airport workers

16 April 2014

A Kent MP spearheading the campaign to save closure-threatened Manston Airport says its owners care for the future of staff after a meeting today.

Ports "perfectly placed" for future investment

Ports "perfectly placed" for future investment

14 April 2014

Two ports in Kent and France have made an agreement to cement their place as Europe's most important freight corridor.

Tour operator confirms airport switch

Tour operator confirms airport switch

11 April 2014

A travel company has added more woes to Manston Airport as it reveals it will switch its chartered flights to a rival Kent airfield.

New acquisition for haulage firm

New acquisition for haulage firm

11 April 2014

A fourth-generation family company has taken over a London-based hauliers as it continues its expansion plans.

IN PICTURES: Final passenger flight leaves airport

IN PICTURES: Final passenger flight leaves airport

10 April 2014

Campaigners gathered to wave off the final KLM service at Manston Airport, which faces closure.

Director comes full circle after 16 years

Director comes full circle after 16 years

09 April 2014

A businessman has rejoined the company he started his career at as a technician in the 1980s to lead a new sales operation.

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