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Kent County Council (KCC) has called for cast-iron guarantees that the money raised by Government's proposed £10-a-day charge on lorries will be ploughed back into the councils that are responsible for improving roads.

Dear Editor,

Re: Eurotunnel boss fears price increases on Dover Channel crossings

Since the opening of the Channel Tunnel ferries have continued to operate.

Channel Tunnel chief, Jacques Gounon has attacked suggestions that Eurotunnel could have played a role in the demise of ferry operator SeaFrance.

Europe's largest independent regional airline, Flybe has announced it is pulling out of Kent International Airport at Manston in Kent in the New Year.

Dover Quality Bus Partnership is welcoming news that, as part of the partnership, Dover District Council has now funded 23 new bus shelters across the area over the last two years.

A new 'Regular Riser' season ticket scheme for Folkestone will be lifting off in January.

The number of high-speed Javelin trains from Dover and Folkestone which whisk commuters to their desks in London are to be cut next summer.

Dear Editor,

Re: Kent to Calais commuter rail link receives support at Ashford meeting (Comment)

Economics is not zero-sum Marcus.

A growing interest for a cross-Channel metro rail commuter link utilising the Channel Tunnel emerged from business leaders and politicians meeting in Ashford.

Back on the rails, Dana Wiffen  re-visits the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway (SKLR) and recommends a trip before the end of the Summer Holidays.