Almost 50 workers face losing their jobs after an aviation firm running in Kent for more than half a century announced plans to close the business.

There is fresh hope that part of Sheerness steel mill will reopen.

A former chairman of the Sheerness Town Team says he closed his shop because the council is not doing enough to support independent traders.

The latest business to open on a £30 million retail development has welcomed its first customers today.

Administrators today confirmed that 362 Phones 4u stores will close nationwide with the loss of 1,700 jobs.

High street retailer Argos aims to recruit 250 staff in Kent to work in stores during the busy festive period.

The latest business at the £30m Neats Court retail park opened its doors today, creating 60 jobs.

The number of people on Jobseeker's Allowance in Kent fell by more than 1,000 for the fifth time in six months, according to figures released today.

Kent's Phones 4U stores have been closed as the firm is plunged into administration, leaving hundreds of county jobs under threat.

People in Kent who are searching for work can seek advice and information at a job fair being held next week.

Almost 1,000 jobs are set to be created under expansion plans for the Ashford Designer Outlet revealed today.

Islanders have been drinking almost 400 pints of lager a day at the new Wetherspoon pub.

The only district in Kent to see a rise in the number of residents joining the dole queue was Shepway.

It’s been revealed that supermarket giant Asda has plans to open a food store in the county – and with it the promise of dozens of jobs.

The number of unemployed people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell for the fifth consecutive month across the county.

A communications firm is launching a project to become an internet service provider after receiving an interest free loan, creating eight jobs.

A container supplier has set up a new branch in the county, creating three jobs.

A digital company is set to create 46 jobs after unveiling a new online diary system designed to help organisers avoid date clashes.

Latest figures reveal another fall in the amount of people looking for work in Swale.

Kent County Council spent £6.7million on redundancy payouts and exit packages in two years, it has been revealed.