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Town centre Business Improvement District to go live in October

13 August 2018
Town centre Business Improvement District to go live in October

Businesses in the town voted to support the creation of only the second Business Improvement District in Kent.

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Business confidence high, but growth cools according to latest data

13 August 2018
Business confidence high, but growth cools according to latest data

Latest snap shot of the economy in the region also highlights a concern over available skilled labour.

A great story is never far away

09 August 2018
A great story is never far away

Some of the most celebrated authors of our time lived and worked in Kent and were inspired by their surroundings.

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Take Brexit health check now, business leaders advise

27 July 2018
Take Brexit health check now, business leaders advise

Chamber of commerce advises members to get ready for the EU split next March well ahead of the date of departure.

Free storage offer for tech start-ups

27 July 2018
Free storage offer for tech start-ups

Company hopes introductory offer will win over a host of new customers

Truckstops could be set to accelerate

26 July 2018
Truckstops could be set to accelerate

A leading architect says changes to planning policy could see a growth in the county's truckstop provision.

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House prices keep rising as landlords told to keep their nerve

26 July 2018
House prices keep rising as landlords told to keep their nerve

House prices in Kent are rising far faster than neighbouring counties, according to a report into the marketplace by a leading estate agent.

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Cathedral to host major wine festival

26 July 2018
Cathedral to host major wine festival

Festival will be the first major event organised by a partnership of the county's top wine producers and is expected to be a big hit.

Small businesses call for Lower Thames Crossing progress

25 July 2018
Small businesses call for Lower Thames Crossing progress

Call for government not to lose sight of benefits of the £6bn tunnel linking Kent with Essex.

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Meet the emerging king of the strawberry crop

25 July 2018
Meet the emerging king of the strawberry crop

Developed in Kent, one strawberry is proving a huge hit with producers and supermarkets while also ploughing cash back into scientific research.

Call for more women on Local Enterprise Partnership boards

25 July 2018
Call for more women on Local Enterprise Partnership boards

Government review into the role of Local Enterprise Partnerships calls for higher female representation and a geographic review

How do our motorway service areas rate in nationwide survey?

24 July 2018
How do our motorway service areas rate in nationwide survey?

Passenger watchdog Transport Focus conducted a major survey of all England's services, rated of customer satisfaction levels.

Rural areas to get broadband boost, vows government

23 July 2018
Rural areas to get broadband boost, vows government

Review could finally see an end to slow internet speeds in many of Kent's rural areas, while all new homes would also get super-fast connections.

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Major city retailer at risk after 'perfect storm'

20 July 2018
Major city retailer at risk after 'perfect storm'

Staff at Nasons were consulted last night amid concerns for the long-term future of the High Street retailer.

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Small business minister called on to address procurement issue

20 July 2018
Small business minister called on to address procurement issue

Kent MP has been elevated to small business minister - now she faces pressure as to why the government isn't spending more with small firms.

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Discount retailer confirms it is to shut all stores

20 July 2018
Discount retailer confirms it is to shut all stores

Administrators says a last minute rescue deal is possible as it confirms all remaining stores will close on August 10.

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England World Cup star to appear at business event

19 July 2018
England World Cup star to appear at business event

Star will be one of the keynote speakers at the event which takes place in September.

Projects can bid for share of £8.3m government cash

19 July 2018
Projects can bid for share of £8.3m government cash

Money will go to projects which can meet strict criteria and spend it by 2021.

Restaurant faces uncertain future as administrators called in

18 July 2018
Restaurant faces uncertain future as administrators called in

The restaurant in the centre of town could fall unless a last minute rescue deal can be agreed.

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Shopping centre to host tourism event to swell visitor numbers

18 July 2018
Shopping centre to host tourism event to swell visitor numbers

Complex is inviting local businesses and tourism organisations to attend the event in August.

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