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Campaigners attack plans to reopen Manston airport

Plans to re-open Manston Airport would be disastrous for Ramsgate and the surrounding area, say campaigners.

The government has agreed to look at a planning application from a consortium to turn the site into a cargo hub.

But the proposal has provoked a backlash from the No Night Flights group, which claims the plan would "destroy" businesses, tourism and schools.

Manston Airport could be reopened
Manston Airport could be reopened

The cargo airport would have a capacity of 12,000 cargo movements a year, which could have a positive - or negative - effect on the area.

Reporter Poppy Jeffery spoke to people on both sides of the debate.

VIDEO: Campaigners for the Manston Airport

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