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Banner-waving protesters signal end to KLM era at Manston

Banner-waving protesters signal end to KLM era at Manston

09 April 2014

Protesters will don T-shirts and wave banners today as the last KLM flight out of threatened Manston airport takes off.

New trains vital if airport closes

New trains vital if airport closes

08 April 2014

The boss of a successful business park says high speed trains will be a necessity for the area surrounding Manston Airport if it closes.

Is this the end of the runway?

Is this the end of the runway?

07 April 2014

With the future of Manston Airport uncertain, many developers believe the site is destined to become a housing estate.

Workers' rescue plan for Manston

Workers' rescue plan for Manston

03 April 2014

Union members have submitted proposals to safeguard the future of Manston Airport.

Work set to start on 'barrier free' crossing

Work set to start on 'barrier free' crossing

03 April 2014

The introduction of a barrier-free Dartford Crossing will move a step closer this month with the start of advance construction work.

Thanet MPs fight for Manston Airport continues at Westminster

Thanet MPs fight for Manston Airport continues at Westminster

03 April 2014

Business minister Michael Fallon is to "throw his weight" behind Manston Working Group as Thanet MPs continue the fight to save the airport.

Ferry delays ease as strike called off

Ferry delays ease as strike called off

03 April 2014

The industrial strike in Calais that has sparked long delays in Kent has been called off, according to cross-Channel operators.

Manston Airport 'buyer' withdraws offer

Manston Airport 'buyer' withdraws offer

02 April 2014

The sale of Manston Airport is off, after the consortium interested in taking over the site withdrew the offer.

Port carries £89bn of goods

Port carries £89bn of goods

02 April 2014

The importance of the county's busiest shipping lane has been reinforced by an independent survey.

New seaside service in five years

New seaside service in five years

02 April 2014

New high speed trains will run from London to a coastal town adding a new route for commuters and beach goers.

Flight diverted to troubled airport

Flight diverted to troubled airport

01 April 2014

Campaigners trying to save Manston Airport have pointed to a BA flight which had to land there today because of fog at Heathrow.

Foreign truckers forced to pay to use our roads

Foreign truckers forced to pay to use our roads

01 April 2014

Non-British truckers are being forced to pay a levy to drive through Kent and into the UK from today.

Concerns raised at public meeting

Concerns raised at public meeting

31 March 2014

Hundreds of people attended a rally organised by MPs calling for Manston Airport to be saved from closure.

Kent to benefit from trains cash windfall

Kent to benefit from trains cash windfall

31 March 2014

Train passengers are to get a new station, faster routes and better signalling as a multi-billion pounds spend for the region is announced.

Airport appoints specialist for runway extension

Airport appoints specialist for runway extension

28 March 2014

Operations contractor Capita will handle the cost, construction and design of extending the runway at a Kent airport.

Offer to buy stricken airport 'to be made today'

Offer to buy stricken airport 'to be made today'

27 March 2014

An offer that could secure the future of more than a hundred workers at Manston Airport is likely to be made today, according to the area's MP.

Plea for better Marshlink services to coast

Plea for better Marshlink services to coast

27 March 2014

A rail summit to press for better train services between Ashford and Hastings will be held early next week.

Firm wins '£6m' council waste contract

Firm wins '£6m' council waste contract

27 March 2014

A Kent company will earn £1.5m a year to carry 60,000 tonnes of organic waste for an authority covering six London boroughs.

Chunnel celebrates 20m in 20 years

Chunnel celebrates 20m in 20 years

26 March 2014

Eurotunnel is celebrating another milestone as it prepares to mark two decades since opening in 1994.

Cargo blow for airport

Cargo blow for airport

25 March 2014

Twice-weekly flights by Saudia Cargo will be halted next week amid continuing uncertainty over the future of Manston Airport.

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