160920-Operation stack police operation-Meridian

The emergency procedure sees lorries line up to enter the port to ease congestion.

Operation Stack no longer in place on M20

Unions fear job losses will come if the Government doesn't support the Eurostar operation now

Economic blow - Eurostar trains won't stop at Kent stations before 2022

One of the South's train operators has unveiled its latest smart card solution which should make social distancing more possible.

The piece of plastic helping social distancing on the South's trains

It says with ongoing uncertainty over the re-opening of ports and countries on Queen Elizabeth's intended routes next year, it is 'not practical' to continue as planned.

Southampton-based Cunard extends pause in operations until March

Cruise industry crisis and the impact on businesses across the South

The cruise industry has collapsed because of Covid-19 but it's not just the companies running the ships that have been financially affected.

'Worrying and frightening' - the South's businesses on the cruise crisis

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Parts of Overcliff Drive in Boscombe and Southbourne were due to be shut to traffic from Monday (24 August) to make more room for cyclists and pedestrians.

Petition forces delay to pedestrianisation of clifftop road in Bournemouth

Transport Focus is calling on the Government and train companies to introduce a scheme to help get passengers back on trains. 

Transport Watchdog calls for people to 'head out to help out'

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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership plans to invest in several different projects to help the region recover following the pandemic.

New Southampton cruise terminal part of £15m plan to boost region's economy

Following Government guidelines, can now begin to welcome back passengers.

Bluebell Railway reopens to public on 60th birthday

A 10-year vision for a new train station in Thanet has been given a substantial Government funding boost

10-year vision for Thanet Parkway train station given Government boost

The Berkshire company announced 33 job losses are among the measures to keep services running while facing the financial climate.

More than 30 jobs to go at Reading Buses

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As lockdown eases and many of us return to driving to work, traffic on our roads is becoming a familiar site leading some to question whether they are worth the congestion they can cause.

Pop-up cycle lanes introduced during lockdown 'not being used enough'

Protesting under the banner 'Honk for Hope' the vehicles snaked for miles as they warned of an industry at breaking point. 


Hundreds of coach drivers from across the South came together in London today (20/07) to call for government support for the coach-travel and tourism industry. 

Coach operators from the South demand more support from Government

Police are appealing for witnesses following the three-car crash yesterday afternoon.

Man arrested after woman dies in M4 crash

130720-Work begins on lorry park in Ashford-Meridian

The 27 acre site will be used for holding lorries heading into the UK.

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