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Farming profits fall across Kent

Farming profits fall across Kent

02 December 2015

The county's rural economy suffered a decline in profit of more than £100 million as weak food prices squeezed margins.

Meaty turnover sweetens Brazilian deal

Meaty turnover sweetens Brazilian deal

02 December 2015

A food company was snapped up by an international buyer after revenues jumped by more than £85 million in a year.

Port's best laid plans bear fruit

Port's best laid plans bear fruit

02 December 2015

A Kent town with a skyline dominated by cranes has become a hotspot for developers and investors. Here's why...

Schools get share of firm’s earnings

Schools get share of firm’s earnings

02 December 2015

A new stationery and kit supplier reckons it can win over new customers by giving half its commission to local schools.

Luxury brands help boost profits

Luxury brands help boost profits

01 December 2015

A children's clothes shop is predicting growing profits after huge expansion in overseas sales.

Car parts seller has foot on the gas

Car parts seller has foot on the gas

01 December 2015

An online vehicle parts business is expected to accelerate its growth after being bought by a London Stock Exchange-listed car retailer.

Christmas gift for paper mill

Christmas gift for paper mill

30 November 2015

A manufacturer of disposable tableware and Christmas crackers has revealed a boost to turnover and profits.

Storage firm out in the cold

Storage firm out in the cold

30 November 2015

A family-owned cold storage builder watched operating profits melt by nearly £1 million last year as margins were squeezed.

Vegan shocked at farm's refusal to sell her live turkey

Vegan shocked at farm's refusal to sell her live turkey

30 November 2015

A vegan mum who wanted to buy a live turkey for her baby daughter for Christmas was shocked when a farm refused to sell her one.

Vineyard wins award

Vineyard wins award

30 November 2015

One of Kent's top makers has been named English Wine Producer of the Year.

Model shop on the right track after 40 years of trading

Model shop on the right track after 40 years of trading

29 November 2015

A couple have been running a model shop for more than 40 years.

Shoppers snap-up Black Friday bargains

Shoppers snap-up Black Friday bargains

27 November 2015

Kent's shopping centre car parks are full to brimming as bargain hunters fight for the top cost savings on Black Friday.

Kent mother opens new shop with help from Olympic athlete

Kent mother opens new shop with help from Olympic athlete

25 November 2015

A Kent mum has opened a French-themed shop after receiving a helping hand from Dame Kelly Holmes.

Work begins on Kent's new gin distillery

Work begins on Kent's new gin distillery

25 November 2015

Inspired by the spirit of the dockyard, a distillery is set to open in spring next year.

Retail giant confirms town move

Retail giant confirms town move

24 November 2015

M&S has revealed it plans to open a new town centre food hall next year.

Police debunk Bluewater attack rumour

Police debunk Bluewater attack rumour

24 November 2015

A social media rumour that Bluewater could be targeted by extremists on Black Friday has been taken down after police identified the scaremonger.

Plans for new supermarket and restaurant emerge

Plans for new supermarket and restaurant emerge

23 November 2015

A planning application that would see a new foodstore, pub and shops built at a huge housing development has been submitted to a borough council.

'One-way plan will ruin us'

'One-way plan will ruin us'

23 November 2015

Angry traders believe plans to make a road one-way will be the final nail in the coffin for their businesses.

New branch creates eight jobs

New branch creates eight jobs

23 November 2015

An electrical goods supplier has opened its first Kent store on a business park.

Sporting equipment firm in frame for store site

Sporting equipment firm in frame for store site

22 November 2015

Its is believed a new sports equipment store could be open by Easter next year on a former Tesco site.

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