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Ramsgate’s hopes raised

Thanet council says that it is holding talks with potential ferry operators for the port of Ramsgate, the BBC reports. It follows publication of a business plan for the town's port and harbour. The Kent port has been without a regular operator after TransEuropa went into administration. The BBC reports Councillor Mike Harrison as saying that he could not name potential operators but opportunities are "in the offing". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-28744533   [+]

Brussels rejects Ramsgate state aid action

The European Commission has rejected a complaint that an agreement to delay payment of port fees by ferry company TransEuropa to the port of Ramsgate was unauthorised state aid. The action was brought by Thanet Green Party councillor Ian Driver against Thanet District Council, which owes the port. Belgian-owned TransEuropa ... [+]

Report calls for tougher livestock checks in Ramsgate

A government report into the death of more than 40 sheep at the Port of Ramsgate  following an incident in September 2012 has demanded a tightening-up of procedures. Six animals fell into the water and drowned after being unloaded after a floor on which they were being uloaded for inspection ... [+]

RSPCA gets hearing over animal exports

The High Court has granted the RSPCA an oral hearing over whether it can take its judicial review application to a full hearing in its case against live animal exports from the port of Ramsgate, reports the Farmers Guardian website. This follows the court's rejection of its application for a ... [+]

Live animal exports resume through Ramsgate

The High Court has overturned a temporary suspension of live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate, the BBC reports. Thanet District Council ordered the suspension after two separate incidents in which 45 sheep died on 12 September. However three Dutch companies have appealed against the ban, forcing the council ... [+]

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