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Kent set to lose £159m under HS2 plans

Kent set to lose £159m under HS2 plans

26 March 2014

Firms could quit Kent and cost the county millions if plans to cut the area out of the next high-speed rail link are approved, it's been claimed.

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.

Snow starts to fall in towns and villages

Snow starts to fall in towns and villages

26 March 2014

Sleet and snow has started falling in Maidstone, Blue Bell Hill and in Sevenoaks this afternoon.

Surge in cruise liners expected this season

Surge in cruise liners expected this season

26 March 2014

Even more cruise lines will call this year as the Port of Dover’s 2014 cruise season gets under way this week.

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.

Government funding for potholes repairs

Government funding for potholes repairs

25 March 2014

Kent County Council has been given an extra £8.6m to fill the county's potholes.

'Buyer' comes forward as Manston faces closure

'Buyer' comes forward as Manston faces closure

24 March 2014

Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale is in touch with a potential buyer for Manston after airport bosses announced its 'closure'.

Man suffers serious injuries after crash

Man suffers serious injuries after crash

23 March 2014

A driver was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A249 near Stockbury.

Closure threat again for ferry operator

Closure threat again for ferry operator

21 March 2014

The future of MyFerryLink is once again uncertain after the Competition Commission announced owners Eurotunnel may have broken merger-control rules.

Flight bookings 'stopped' at stricken airport

Flight bookings 'stopped' at stricken airport

21 March 2014

Fears have increased for the future of Manston as KLM flights after April 8 are no longer available.

Man treated for hypothermia after boat rescue

Man treated for hypothermia after boat rescue

21 March 2014

Lifeboat, coastguard teams and a rescue helicopter were scrambled after reports a boat with two people on board was in difficulties.

Manston Airport closure proposal 'stinks'

Manston Airport closure proposal 'stinks'

21 March 2014

Proposed Manston Airport closure condemned as "horrifying and ridiculous" as call made for support to be registered.

Council chief's emergency motion in bid to save Manston Airport

Council chief's emergency motion in bid to save Manston Airport

20 March 2014

An emergency motion suggesting a possible way of saving Manston Airport was put to Kent leaders.

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

20 March 2014

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall put their faith in public transport ahead of their visit to Kent, it has been revealed.

Kent has busiest European port

Kent has busiest European port

20 March 2014

More passengers travelled through the Port of Dover than any other in Europe, according to a new report.

‘Waste of money’ as white lines painted into potholes

‘Waste of money’ as white lines painted into potholes

20 March 2014

A council has been accused of wasting taxpayers' money after workers painted new white lines on a potholed road - then covered them over.

MP Laura Sandys is backing moves to save Manston Airport

MP Laura Sandys is backing moves to save Manston Airport

20 March 2014

Deep concerns were today voiced by South Thanet MP Laura Sandys over the possible closure of Manston Airport.

Suspected water leak in Boxley Road

Suspected water leak in Boxley Road

20 March 2014

Drivers are advised to approach with caution.

Delays after man killed by train

Delays after man killed by train

19 March 2014

Commuters are facing disruption to their journeys home after a man was hit and killed by a train in Kent this afternoon.

'I thought someone had shot a gun': Women's car crashes into bushes

'I thought someone had shot a gun': Women's car crashes into bushes

19 March 2014

A witness has told how he thought a gun had been shot when a car careered off a road and ploughed into a bush, narrowly missing his vehicle.

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