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Planning inquiry is underway

Planning inquiry is underway

08 July 2015

A planning inspector is hearing evidence from those for and against 220 homes being built on part of a school's playing field.

New zoo opens in Kent - in a pub garden

New zoo opens in Kent - in a pub garden

08 July 2015

Drinkers will find more than tables, chairs and parasols in the garden at this Kent pub.

Scientists discovering Kent

Scientists discovering Kent

08 July 2015

A scientific community has taken hold in the county as firms take advantage of pre-built facilities, cheaper rents and a friendly tax environment.

Winemaker's man with bags of talent

Winemaker's man with bags of talent

08 July 2015

A vineyard has hired a director who has worked at Louis Vuitton, Moët and Hennessy in a bid to take its brand to luxury markets.

Schools and business: still a mismatch?

Schools and business: still a mismatch?

08 July 2015

A conference on a future garden city in Kent raised questions about whether young people are leaving school ready for the needs of business.

'Action needed now' to find Stack alternative

'Action needed now' to find Stack alternative

07 July 2015

Seven of the county's MPs have met the transport secretary in a bid to thrash out an alternative to Operation Stack.

Wait is over: Burlington House comes under ownership

Wait is over: Burlington House comes under ownership

07 July 2015

Dover District Council has acquired the town's biggest eyesore - Burlington House - with work starting to prepare it for demolition.

Farm land could 'house' Stack lorries

Farm land could 'house' Stack lorries

07 July 2015

Lorries caught up in Operation Stack could be diverted off the motorway and parked in a field in future, it's been revealed.

Pub serves up 10 jobs

Pub serves up 10 jobs

07 July 2015

A town-centre boozer has had a £240,000 facelift and is looking for new staff.

Buckmore preparing for new era

Buckmore preparing for new era

07 July 2015

A new fleet of race karts will be unveiled at Buckmore Park to mark the official takeover of the circuit by John Surtees.

Earnings up for 12th year

Earnings up for 12th year

07 July 2015

A business telecoms firm has recorded its 12th consecutive yearly increase in income.

Thanet council to bring in specialist lawyers over Manston buyout

Thanet council to bring in specialist lawyers over Manston buyout

07 July 2015

More legal advice may be needed over Manston CPO

Watch seller to open store

Watch seller to open store

07 July 2015

Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling is opening a boutique at a shopping centre.

Why small is the next big thing

Why small is the next big thing

07 July 2015

As the country enters a period of growth, small businesses are the big target for investors and financial institutions.

Calais chaos 'turns off tap that helps UK trade'

Calais chaos 'turns off tap that helps UK trade'

06 July 2015

The Port of Dover's chief executive has spoken of the economic strain the UK has to put up with when industrial action kicks off in Calais.

Protesters target Kent drone factory

Protesters target Kent drone factory

06 July 2015

Campaigners say they will stop a drone manufacturer from operating for the day because it supplies the Israeli government.

Sale turns up the heat

Sale turns up the heat

06 July 2015

Bosses are glowing with glee at a car and van technology giant after it sold its thermal business to a German engineering company for £466 million.

Shareholder boost as housing booms

Shareholder boost as housing booms

06 July 2015

A house builder has upped its dividend after selling a record number of new homes in the first half of this year.

Care home in 'dire straits'

Care home in 'dire straits'

06 July 2015

A care home said to be in 'dire straits' due to staff shortages has had a damning report.

Web wiz launches free app

Web wiz launches free app

06 July 2015

A man has designed a programme for phones and computers that can forecast the weather up to five days in advance.

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