Ramsgate's new ferry "one step closer"

THE eagerly anticipated high-speed ferry expected to run from Ramsgate to Boulogne in France was photographed at a secret location on the continent.

The photograph shows the former Tenerife ferry has been painted in Euroferries' colours a significant sign that the new service is imminent.

South Thanet MP Stephen Ladyman, who had a "helper" take the photos, said: "I'm excited that the project is moving forward.

"These photographs are the first physical proof that the service is getting closer.

"I know Thanet council and Euroferries are working hard on finalising agreements and I hope they will conclude them now as rapidly as possible so that this new service can get underway and start boosting our local economy."

Euroferries had planned to run a service four times a day with a crossing expected to take 75 minutes.