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Record car sales

Record car sales

13 July 2015

The largest independent-used BMW dealership in the UK has sold a record number of cars for two straight months.

At the next stop... model trains

At the next stop... model trains

13 July 2015

Hornby, the replica train maker, will allow its customers to pick up their orders from real life stations after overhauling its delivery systems.

Standing out from the crowd

Standing out from the crowd

10 July 2015

A young entrepreneur ran such an impressive crowdfunding campaign he caught the attention of Sir Richard Branson.

Double success for watch seller

Double success for watch seller

10 July 2015

A dealer in luxury second-hand watches has won a top award for the second-straight year.

Grand plans for landmark’s future

Grand plans for landmark’s future

10 July 2015

Planning permission has been granted to transform a crumbling and empty barn into a mix of shops and food outlets.

Kent Co-op customers 'being charged twice'

Kent Co-op customers 'being charged twice'

09 July 2015

It's feared hundreds if not thousands of Kent Co-op customers could be victims of a blunder which left many paying twice.

Wage rise could damage small firms

Wage rise could damage small firms

09 July 2015

Increases to the minimum wage revealed in the budget could cause pain for sectors which rely on low-paid workers according to business leaders.

A milestone in motoring

A milestone in motoring

09 July 2015

A Kent car dealership is celebrating 100 years of selling cars.

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.

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.

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.

Plans for new model attraction

Plans for new model attraction

05 July 2015

Train set maker Hornby wants to move to a new visitor centre, which would end its 60-year stay in a Kent seaside town.

Hero and grafter to open new store

Hero and grafter to open new store

05 July 2015

A store which is set to open in the newly constructed Whitfield Retail Park wants a community based hero to cut the ribbon.

Plans approved for Lidl supermarket

Plans approved for Lidl supermarket

02 July 2015

The German retailer is set to follow in the footsteps of rivals Aldi in opening a new store in a Kent town.

£5m facelift plan underway

£5m facelift plan underway

30 June 2015

A huge project to redevelop a well known Maidstone shopping centre is underway as final permission is sought.

Firm signs Bake Off star

Firm signs Bake Off star

30 June 2015

An ex-contestant on the BBC1 show is creating a collection of recipes using jams and chutneys sold by a Kent food producer and distributor.

Refurbished post office delivers an improved service

Refurbished post office delivers an improved service

28 June 2015

A Dover post office has been saved from closure after undergoing refurbishment.

'Disgusting' mannequin sparks outrage

'Disgusting' mannequin sparks outrage

25 June 2015

A high-street brand's mannequin has sparked outrage among shoppers because of its 'unrealistic' size and 'harmful' impact.

Costa remain undeterred by objections

Costa remain undeterred by objections

25 June 2015

Costa Coffee has confirmed a rejection of its signs will not deter the chain from opening in Sandwich.

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