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Historic firm sails into the county

Historic firm sails into the county

27 September 2013

An international trade company first established during Queen Elizabeth I's reign is to open its first store outside London in the county.

Old Town given boost with £1.3m lottery funding

Old Town given boost with £1.3m lottery funding

26 September 2013

The Old Town in Folkestone has been awarded £1.3m by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore old buildings for community use.

Brewery announces dip in profits

Brewery announces dip in profits

25 September 2013

One of Kent's best-known firms saw a fall of £2m in its bottom line, putting it down to a reorganisation within the business.

Plans submitted for controversial shop

Plans submitted for controversial shop

25 September 2013

Proposals have been submitted to turn a fire damaged ironmongers, in Lenham, Maidstone, into a Southern Co-operative

No accident that company is on the road to success

No accident that company is on the road to success

23 September 2013

The judges have been visiting this year’s nominees ahead of making their final decision...

New drugs plant launched to tackle well-known illness

New drugs plant launched to tackle well-known illness

19 September 2013

The opening of a 10,000 square metre site will see medication for one of the world's most common diseases manufactured there.

Bathroom firm seeks HQ move

Bathroom firm seeks HQ move

16 September 2013

Crosswater Holdings and developer Prologis submitted a planning application to Dartford council for a new headquarters at The Bridge business park.

Kent businesses invited to attend new Christmas event

Kent businesses invited to attend new Christmas event

10 September 2013

Margate's Turner Contemporary is calling for Kent artists and makers to sell their work at festive retail event Made Contemporary

85 jobs if Dunelm Mill store given the go-ahead

85 jobs if Dunelm Mill store given the go-ahead

06 September 2013

The interiors retailer has applied for planning permission to convert a former Comet.

£30m to be ploughed in to dilapidated town centre building

 £30m to be ploughed in to dilapidated town centre building

16 August 2013

The rundown Powerhub building in Maidstone is set for a facelift as part of a major £30m scheme that could bring 350 jobs plus a supermarket.

New County Town development celebrates major milestone

New County Town development celebrates major milestone

02 August 2013

Developers Redrow Homes have welcomed the 300th home owner to new Maidstone development The Grange

Shopkeepers in limbo as Tesco thinks again

Shopkeepers in limbo as Tesco thinks again

25 July 2013

Business owners affected by Tesco’s delayed plans for Lowfield Street have complained they are being kept in the dark.

Developers to announce £500,000 town centre investment

Developers to announce £500,000 town centre investment

22 July 2013

The company behind plans for a Sainsbury's on the outskirts of a Kent town are expected to announce a major investment for the next three years

Car buyers in line for a date with JLS

Car buyers in line for a date with JLS

10 July 2013

Haywards Motor Group is offering car and van purchasers tickets to meet top boy band JLS

Steel mill dispute resolved, but still no word on future

Steel mill dispute resolved, but still no word on future

07 July 2013

A long-running legal dispute concerning the future of Thamesteel has come to an end, but there is still no news about what happens next.

SPECIAL REPORT: Still moving forward after 150 years

SPECIAL REPORT: Still moving forward after 150 years

04 July 2013

Beck & Pollitzer Engineering, the Dartford-based machinery moving and installation specialist firm, celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.

New berth sails into place

New berth sails into place

02 July 2013

Sections of the new berth, which have been under construction at the former hoverport, have been lifted and transported across Dover Harbour.

Bookshop's next chapter as a restaurant

Bookshop's next chapter as a restaurant

30 June 2013

All change in Maidstone as Waterstones closes down branch with DIY giant Homebase set to follow suit

Companies remain committed to Chatham Docks project

Companies remain committed to Chatham Docks project

26 June 2013

The two companies key to delivering 3,500 jobs at Chatham Docks have said they remain committed to the project, despite it receiving a setback.

Beadles adds Vauxhall dealership to its vehicle line-up

Beadles adds Vauxhall dealership to its vehicle line-up

24 June 2013

Beadles in Aylesford is the first vehicle dealership in the group to feature the Vauxhall brand

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