An Olympic champion led the celebrations as a DIY chain opened its first store in Kent today.

There’s no better time of year to work on the Thames.

The opening dates of the latest international chains coming to a Kent retail park have been confirmed.

Three jobcentres in Kent are closing after the government announced plans to save money, forcing unemployed people to travel elsewhere.

Plans to transform Deal into a year-round destination of choice have taken a step forward when residents shared their views

A popular pub and restaurant has reopened following a major three-week revamp.

Scores of jobs will be up for grabs when a supermarket’s new regional distribution centre is complete.

More than 200 new jobs announced as part of a £50 million development of a derelict site. But port bosses need help to name new £3 million bridge.

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has fallen by its largest amount since July last year.

A pensions and investments company has relocated to the county and is set to employ more staff.

Plans are moving forward for a new retail park on the site where a Sainsbury’s supermarket was once planned.

A Kent academy could axe jobs as it looks to balance its books.

A training company which gives ex-prisoners a second chance has celebrated two decades in business by strengthening its ties with the Armed Forces.

A custom signage brand has opened a new centre in the county because of its good infrastructure, creating four jobs.

About 50 people left the dole queue in Kent last month but the total is up more than 1,000 compared to a year ago.

A jobseeker was left horrified after being branded an “odd-ball” and a “tree hugger” who “forages for mushrooms” by a prospective employer.

Would-be firefighters are being invited to apply for the first full-time posts advertised in Kent for a decade.

The shopping centre has been given the go-ahead to build an extension - and said it will make payments to town centres that will lose business.

One of Kent's biggest hospitals has gone overseas in an attempt to tackle staff shortages.

Companies in Kent are showing the highest levels of optimism about drafting in new employees since before the financial crisis, a survey shows.