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Public consultation on Detling Hill plans

Public consultation on Detling Hill plans

08 August 2016

An open evening to discuss two huge developments planned for 155 acres of land on Detling Hill will take place next week.

Skills shortage felt by 86% of firms

Skills shortage felt by 86% of firms

08 August 2016

The uncertainty over Brexit had a limited affect on the jobs market but there remains a shortage of skilled labour in the county, new research said.

Companies waited for hit to bottom line in Brexit run-up

Companies waited for hit to bottom line in Brexit run-up

08 August 2016

Confidence in future profits and turnover weakened among companies in Kent in the lead up to the EU referendum, an economic study has found.

Import cost fears even before EU vote

Import cost fears even before EU vote

08 August 2016

While the fall in the pound since the referendum has boosted exports, many firms have been struggling with rising price of raw materials.

A mission to bring food with flavour to the people of Kent

A mission to bring food with flavour to the people of Kent

08 August 2016

Award-winning chef and owner of Kent Fine Foods, Matthew Kearsey-Lawson is on a food mission.

Logistics firm completes takeover

Logistics firm completes takeover

08 August 2016

A haulage business backed with private equity cash has bought another transport company as part of a "rigorous growth strategy".

Shop boss still out of pocket after police 'lose' £38k of gems

Shop boss still out of pocket after police 'lose' £38k of gems

07 August 2016

A jewellery shop owner has had to sell her house, car and some belongings - after police investigating a theft 'lost' £38,000 of evidence.

Bandstand cafe sold alcohol without licence

Bandstand cafe sold alcohol without licence

05 August 2016

Bosses at a seafront cafe have been slapped with a formal caution by the council after being caught selling alcohol without a licence.

Cardy boss' new company

Cardy boss' new company

05 August 2016

Subcontractors stand to lose thousands from Cardy Construction going into administration but its bosses appear to be preparing a new building venture.

Cardy directors' other firm in administration

Cardy directors' other firm in administration

05 August 2016

The bosses of a troubled construction firm are also directors of another real estate developer which has been in administration for four years.

BP tries again with proposal for petrol station

BP tries again with proposal for petrol station

05 August 2016

Another petrol station could be making its way to the A2 on the site of a former hotel, as the council consider a new planning application.

Business units earmarked for land opposite new homes

Business units earmarked for land opposite new homes

05 August 2016

Land between a restaurant and a supermarket is likely to be turned into a business centre.

Vegan café makes crowdfunding plea

Vegan café makes crowdfunding plea

05 August 2016

A town's only vegan businesses is seeking £50,000 to stay alive — but it's not going to a bank.

McDonald's drive-thru re-applies for 24-hour opening

McDonald's drive-thru re-applies for 24-hour opening

04 August 2016

The McDonald’s drive-thru off Broadway in Maidstone has submitted a planning application to stay open 24 hours a day, with nearby residents unhappy

Interest rate cut – Kent reacts

Interest rate cut – Kent reacts

04 August 2016

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to an all-time low of 0.25%, lowering borrowing costs for households and businesses.

New shisha bar opens

New shisha bar opens

04 August 2016

Punters will enjoy flavoured smoke at a new venue opening in a town centre.

Pair ordered to hand over domain names to car giant Jaguar

Pair ordered to hand over domain names to car giant Jaguar

04 August 2016

Two Kent business people have heard the roar of Jaguar - after setting up websites in the name of the car giant.

Dreamland to continue to trade

Dreamland to continue to trade

04 August 2016

Struggling attraction Dreamland is to continue to trade - after a crunch creditors' meeting was held this morning.

Landlord backtracks on plans to sell air show seats

Landlord backtracks on plans to sell air show seats

04 August 2016

A pub boss says he feels like he has been the victim of a witch-hunt after backtracking on plans to sell seats on his balcony during the air show.

D Day for Dreamland

D Day for Dreamland

04 August 2016

Dreamland's chiefs are set to face the music today - at a crunch creditors' meeting which could decide the theme park's future.

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