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From the classroom to the kitchen

From the classroom to the kitchen

14 June 2016

He's moving from the classroom to the kitchen but chef Craig Mather is still keeping one eye on the next generation.

'My battle against waves of wasteful EU rules'

'My battle against waves of wasteful EU rules'

08 June 2016

Kent MD hits out at European Union red tape as she announces plans to join the Leave campaign...

'Lighten the load so pupils can get down to business'

'Lighten the load so pupils can get down to business'

07 June 2016

Kent's Young Enterprise chairman has called on the government to relieve pressures on schools and give them more time to teach about entrepreneurship.

Bottling their success

Bottling their success

07 June 2016

One couple's journey from making cider in a garden shed to a successful business supplying as far afield as Russia.

Commuter on track for a career change

Commuter on track for a career change

25 May 2016

A woman in Deal has stopped being a commuter and started serving them following the official opening of The Post Room at Deal railway station

It's all about the grape

It's all about the grape

17 May 2016

Hush Heath Estate winemaker Victoria Ash talks about how to make award-winning wine in the Kent countryside.

New owner of Sissinghurst's The Milk House has a lot of bottle

New owner of Sissinghurst's The Milk House has a lot of bottle

10 May 2016

Two years of hard work, investment and ideas are being lapped up by customers of The Milk House in Sissinghurst.

Tasty meat-free food to pop up in Tonbridge

Tasty meat-free food to pop up in Tonbridge

15 April 2016

Farmers' markets, catering for events and now a pop-up - vegetarian and vegan food producer The Fat Carrot proves you don't need meat to love food.

Bewl Water brews up a bistro to sail in for

Bewl Water brews up a bistro to sail in for

12 April 2016

Bewl Water's newly-revamped Boathouse Bistro, overlooking the reservoir, promises fish so fresh it virtually leaps into the pan.

A chef who relishes his feedback

A chef who relishes his feedback

22 March 2016

After almost 20 years with Shepherd Neame, head chef at The Sun Inn, Alistair Lycett, talks fast feedback and mentoring others.

New director at theatre

New director at theatre

07 March 2016

A new theatre director has been appointed for a Kent venue.

A unique take on Kentish cooking

A unique take on Kentish cooking

09 February 2016

Training in London and growing up in India, chef Dev Biswal brings an international flavour to Kent, using local ingredients.

World of variety in first year as private hire driver

World of variety in first year as private hire driver

04 February 2016

The owner of a private hire service says he has met a lot of interesting people from all over the world during his first year in business

Chef Allan's restaurant reality

Chef Allan's restaurant reality

26 January 2016

A 12-year dream of owning his own London restaurant is now a reality for Kent chef Allan Pickett.

Now’s your chance to try out new gym

Now’s your chance to try out new gym

07 January 2016

A new gym and fitness studio has opened in Deal offering its services free of charge for the first week.

Christmas plans for Sheerness Market

Christmas plans for Sheerness Market

09 October 2015

Traders are applying for more Christmas dates for Sheerness Market

Farming and horticulture stars join Kent County Show line-up

Farming and horticulture stars join Kent County Show line-up

24 June 2015

BBC Countryfile Adam Henson and intrepid botanist Tom Hart Dyke will be among the stars attending this summer's Kent County Show.

New town centre boss was the 'stand-out' candidate

New town centre boss was the 'stand-out' candidate

23 June 2015

Maidstone Town Centre Management has appointed Ilsa Butler as its new change co-ordinator for the next year.

Dream comes true as salon opens doors

Dream comes true as salon opens doors

24 May 2015

A Dover woman has opened her door to hair and beauty clients in Whitfield after making her dream a reality.

Entrepreneurs may pitch their business to Richard Branson

Entrepreneurs may pitch their business to Richard Branson

27 April 2015

Two Kent businesses are just one step away from a face-to-face meeting with billionaire Virgin-boss Sir Richard Branson.

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