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Sales sparkle at winemaker

Sales sparkle at winemaker

28 September 2016

Britain’s love affair with English wine shows no sign of slowing as Chapel Down increased sales by more than a quarter in the first half of the year.

B&Q gets £430k refund at taxpayers' expense

B&Q gets £430k refund at taxpayers' expense

28 September 2016

A B&Q store has been refunded business rates worth £430,000 after a decision which has left council officials scratching their heads.

Brewer rolls out new branding

Brewer rolls out new branding

28 September 2016

Beer maker Shepherd Neame has begun displaying its new branding, with its new logo painted above the entrance to its historic brewery.

New look for 'dated' Lockmeadow

New look for 'dated' Lockmeadow

27 September 2016

An entertainment venue described as outdated is set to get more modern with a new look and glass entrances.

New owner at Great Ormond Street supplier

New owner at Great Ormond Street supplier

27 September 2016

Bosses have completed a management buyout of a clinical furniture maker which has kitted out Great Ormond Street, Guy’s and Darent Valley Hospitals.

TV crews seen at Chapel Down vineyard

TV crews seen at Chapel Down vineyard

21 September 2016

Saturday Kitchen presenter Susie Barrie helped with the grape harvest in filming for the popular show.

Winemaker in licensing dispute – with mother

Winemaker in licensing dispute – with mother

21 September 2016

An entrepreneur is awaiting a council decision on the future of his wine business after an application for a licence was disputed – by his own mother.

Take a sip of high life – without leaving ground

Take a sip of high life – without leaving ground

20 September 2016

A Kent company specialising in furniture made from machine parts has created the world's first fully functioning bar out of a Boeing 747 jet engine.

Cheers as winemaker signs USA deal

Cheers as winemaker signs USA deal

19 September 2016

A Kent vineyard, which supplied bubbly to the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, is to set to launch its fizz across the pond.

Water firm's cooler deal

Water firm's cooler deal

19 September 2016

One of the largest independent suppliers of water coolers and bottled water in the country has expanded with a takeover.

Firm fined over drum explosion that blinded worker

Firm fined over drum explosion that blinded worker

18 September 2016

A firm's been fined £660,000 after a welder was blinded and suffered catastrophic injuries when an oil drum exploded in his face.

'I have lost everything'

'I have lost everything'

16 September 2016

A store owner has surveyed the wreckage of his business of 15 years that was destroyed in a blaze.

‘Inevitable’ end for video store

‘Inevitable’ end for video store

16 September 2016

A town's last-surviving video shop is to close after managers reached the “inevitable end”.

Concern over plan to close shop

Concern over plan to close shop

16 September 2016

A convenience store, described as a valuable asset to the community, could close to make way for another restaurant.

Core! Apple customers queue for new model

Core! Apple customers queue for new model

16 September 2016

Queues are snaking round Bluewater as dozens flock to the Apple store to snap up the latest iPhone.

Dessert factory to create 50 jobs

Dessert factory to create 50 jobs

15 September 2016

A premium desserts supplier to M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury's is set to open a new manufacturing plant.

Jobs under threat at Waitrose warehouse

Jobs under threat at Waitrose warehouse

14 September 2016

Workers at a supermarket distribution centre have been told they could lose their jobs after bosses shifted much of their work to the Midlands.

Store denies closure rumours

Store denies closure rumours

14 September 2016

A huge fashion and retail store in a town centre has denied claims it will shut its doors after Christmas following social media rumours.

Beer maker soars with Spitfire campaign

Beer maker soars with Spitfire campaign

14 September 2016

A brewery and pub company won a national award for a competition offering punters the chance to fly in a Second World War fighter.

Skincare entrepreneur a Woman of the Year

Skincare entrepreneur a Woman of the Year

12 September 2016

An entrepreneur who launched a soothing skincare brand after a life-changing accident will join more than 400 peers at the Women of the Year Lunch.

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