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Rail prices rise by £200 for commuters

Rail prices rise by £200 for commuters

01 March 2021

Rail ticket prices have risen above inflation for the first time since 2014 meaning some travellers will be paying almost £200 more.

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Pressure group demands no end to fuel duty freeze

Pressure group demands no end to fuel duty freeze

01 March 2021

A letter has been sent to all Tory MPs by a pressure group based in the county calling for the fuel duty freeze to be kept.

'£5bn is great - but more help is needed'

'£5bn is great - but more help is needed'

01 March 2021

A leading business organisation has welcomed news of more support for firms hit by the lockdown - but says more help is needed.

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No end in sight for Op Brock on M20

No end in sight for Op Brock on M20

25 February 2021

Bosses say there is no set date for the removal of a hated contraflow on the M20 which was introduced ahead of Brexit.

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Eurotunnel's finances hit hard by pandemic

Eurotunnel's finances hit hard by pandemic

25 February 2021

Cross-Channel operator Eurotunnel has released its financial figures for 2020 - confirming it took a bit hit to its bottom line.

Jobless figures dip but fears remain

Jobless figures dip but fears remain

23 February 2021

Benefit claims across the county dipped in January - but they remain 91% up year-on-year due to the impact of the pandemic.

Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown

Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown

22 February 2021

A leading business figure in Kent has said jobs and businesses 'hang by a thread' despite the proposed lifting of restrictions over the coming months.

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£1m station upgrade link tied into apartment plans

£1m station upgrade link tied into apartment plans

22 February 2021

A developer has teamed up with the county's largest rail operator to offer station upgrades as part of plans for almost 200 new apartments.

Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'

Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'

22 February 2021

The Chancellor is being called upon to help many firms who have struggled to survive as a result of not being able to access government support.

Covid lorry driver testing at Manston scaled back

Covid lorry driver testing at Manston scaled back

22 February 2021

New rules mean that cross channel lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will no longer need a Covid test to return to France.

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Tram link put forward for theme park review

Tram link put forward for theme park review

18 February 2021

Promoters of a tram link between Kent and Essex say it could resolve transport concerns over a multi-billion pound theme park currently under review.

Residents hit out at 'monstrosity' flyover

Residents hit out at 'monstrosity' flyover

18 February 2021

A council has been accused of trying to "pull the wool over people's eyes" by including a new bridge as part of a £170m development scheme.

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'Charging residents to go about their daily lives isn't something we can support'

'Charging residents to go about their daily lives isn't something we can support'

16 February 2021

A proposed tax on motorists in Kent crossing into the capital has drawn opposition from the London Mayor's own party as a petition tallies thousands.

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Bid to reopen Manston as airport quashed

Bid to reopen Manston as airport quashed

15 February 2021

The Government go-ahead on reopening Manston as an airport has been officially quashed by the High Court.

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Kent gets Brexit help from 33 police forces

Kent gets Brexit help from 33 police forces

15 February 2021

There have been very few Brexit queues as police officers from 33 forces come to help out in Kent.

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GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll

GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll

12 February 2021

The UK economy in 2020 took a huge blow with one leading business figure says there is 'little cheer' in figures released today.

Ferry firm's thank-you to truckers

Ferry firm's thank-you to truckers

12 February 2021

A ferry company is acknowledging the vital work of hauliers by giving drivers sailing on its ships free meals and discounts on its on-board shops.

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Free parking for electric vehicles

Free parking for electric vehicles

11 February 2021

A Kent council has unanimously approved plans to make parking free for electric vehicles.

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Digital agency in £10,000 giveaway

Digital agency in £10,000 giveaway

11 February 2021

A digital marketing firm is offering £10,000 worth of its services to one lucky winner to help them bounce back after the lockdown.

So far so good....

So far so good....

11 February 2021

Thousands of lorries a day are now reaching the Channel ports, back to normal levels, but post-Brexit traffic pandemonium has still been kept at bay.

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