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'We cannot afford to lose Eurostar'

'We cannot afford to lose Eurostar'

20 January 2021

The French and British governments have been called upon to consider a rescue package to help Eurostar.

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Two hotels house Covid-positive truckers

Two hotels house Covid-positive truckers

20 January 2021

Lorry drivers who test positive for coronavirus on their way to France will have to drive nearly 50 miles to hotels set aside for them to isolate.

Consultation begins on £170million transport scheme

Consultation begins on £170million transport scheme

19 January 2021

The public is being asked to have its say on new road and rail link proposals for a rural part of Kent.

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120 space truck stop planned for 'freight hub'

120 space truck stop planned for 'freight hub'

18 January 2021

A shipping firm plans to expand its business centre by creating a truck stop, drivers' lounge and gym.

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Mining firm seeks increase in HGV limits

Mining firm seeks increase in HGV limits

18 January 2021

An application has been made to increase the number of lorry movements permitted each day at a busy quarry.

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Eurostar 'on the brink of collapse'

Eurostar 'on the brink of collapse'

18 January 2021

Eurostar could fold within months if it is not helped financially, the government has been warned.

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New restrictions to hit UK travellers to France

New restrictions to hit UK travellers to France

17 January 2021

Those needing to travel from the UK to France must present a negative PCR coronavirus test from tomorrow - and will be required to isolate on arrival.

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£4.5 million rail project gets under way

£4.5 million rail project gets under way

15 January 2021

Rail users are being advised to check before they travel this weekend as work to replace the track and points up the line towards London begins.

'Horrendous' queues as truckers wait for Brexit paperwork clearance

'Horrendous' queues as truckers wait for Brexit paperwork clearance

14 January 2021

Transport chiefs say a photo showing a long line of hauliers at a lorry park proves the government "isn't fully prepared" for Brexit delays in Kent.

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400 fines given over Kent Access Permit breaches

400 fines given over Kent Access Permit breaches

13 January 2021

Hundreds of drivers have failed to present proper certification before crossing The Channel.

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Destination uncertain for post-pandemic railway

Destination uncertain for post-pandemic railway

11 January 2021

We visit Kent's five least-used stations in one day and ask what the future holds for the rail network in 2021 and beyond.

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'Chaos' as truckers given wrong postcode for Brexit lorry park

'Chaos' as truckers given wrong postcode for Brexit lorry park

08 January 2021

Confused truckers sparking chaos in a village while trying to find a Brexit lorry park have been given the wrong postcode by the government.

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'Total nightmare' as lorry drivers get lost in village

'Total nightmare' as lorry drivers get lost in village

07 January 2021

Angry residents say their houses are shaking as HGV drivers try to find a new Brexit lorry park close to the M20.

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Brexit stock-piling saw leap in freight traffic

Brexit stock-piling saw leap in freight traffic

07 January 2021

A cross-Channel operator says HGV traffic on its route was up dramatically last month on December 2019 - despite the on-going health crisis.

84 HGV drivers came to Kent without permit

84 HGV drivers came to Kent without permit

06 January 2021

Lorry drivers are reminded that they must have special permits to enter the county as they travel toward mainland Europe.

'Use our pubs as vaccination hubs'

'Use our pubs as vaccination hubs'

05 January 2021

The boss of Britain's oldest brewer is offering his pubs to the government to be used as venues for the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

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Summit all set to tackle county's challenges

Summit all set to tackle county's challenges

05 January 2021

A leading business event takes place next week - with key discussion points including Brexit, Covid-19 and the state of our high streets.

'Business needs more support in lockdown'

'Business needs more support in lockdown'

05 January 2021

A leading business figure in the county is hoping Chancellor Rishi Sunak will today deliver the support packages to cope with a third lockdown.

'I could never say enough thanks to the people of Kent'

'I could never say enough thanks to the people of Kent'

04 January 2021

A German trucker has lauded the generosity of the county during the French border closure which left him stranded on the motorway.

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Call for furlough for struggling parents

Call for furlough for struggling parents

04 January 2021

Amid confusion over the reopening of schools, a call has been made for parents struggling with child care to be offered furlough.

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