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Mobile software firm hires chief exec

Mobile software firm hires chief exec

28 March 2018

A firm which makes software helping staff work on the move has appointed a long-standing member of staff as its new boss.

Job cuts at pharmaceutical firm

Job cuts at pharmaceutical firm

22 March 2018

A number of employees have been told their jobs are under threat at a leading pharmaceutical firm.

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Council backs life science investment fund

Council backs life science investment fund

16 March 2018

A venture capital firm has announced plans to invest £50 million in life sciences companies across the UK, partly backed by Kent County Council.

Solar farm plan details branded 'grotesque'

Solar farm plan details branded 'grotesque'

15 March 2018

Villagers say they've been told solar panels at the site of what could become Britain's biggest solar farm could be as high as their houses.

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Plans for £6.5m health centre revealed

Plans for £6.5m health centre revealed

12 March 2018

An application for a health centre, catering for up to 32,000 patients, has been submitted.

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Developed for the health of women... and the planet

Developed for the health of women... and the planet

12 March 2018

Research teams in the county have developed a reusable tampon applicator which they believe will appeal to a woman's environmental conscience.

Air con company's cool results

Air con company's cool results

03 March 2018

A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning manufacturer boosted profits despite a fall in sales after a major acquisition.

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New tech helps firms keep close eye on websites

New tech helps firms keep close eye on websites

03 March 2018

A digital agency expects to double its turnover thanks to technology which can tell companies where online browsers are looking on their websites.

Breaking sales barriers overseas

Breaking sales barriers overseas

03 March 2018

A crash barrier supplier boosted turnover for the fourth time in five years amid a surge in foreign demand.

Kent business supplies wristbands to the stars

Kent business supplies wristbands to the stars

02 March 2018

A Kent company making wristbands, lanyards, and passes for major events has supplied some of the county's biggest music awards so far this year.

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Static profits expected at software firm

Static profits expected at software firm

27 February 2018

A mobile-working software company suffered a slip in its share price after it said profits are likely to remain the same in its annual results.

Company celebrates 40 years of trading

Company celebrates 40 years of trading

22 February 2018

Forty years ago Colin Jarvis took a gamble and started his own electrical company from his bungalow.

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Patients bypassing NHS give private hospital first profit

Patients bypassing NHS give private hospital first profit

25 January 2018

A private hospital made its first monthly profit since launching four years ago as growing numbers of patients bypassed the NHS and paid for treatment

Work begins on £2m hub

Work begins on £2m hub

24 January 2018

Construction is underway on a conference centre at a science park.

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Gas explorer sells Italian drilling sites

Gas explorer sells Italian drilling sites

22 January 2018

An oil and gas exploration business has announced plans to sell its Italian projects.

Drug firm told to change its ad for Beauty Shot drink

Drug firm told to change its ad for Beauty Shot drink

14 January 2018

Pfizer has been forced to amend one of its adverts after it was found to be making an unauthorised health claim.

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Science Park in robust health, says site chief

Science Park in robust health, says site chief

14 January 2018

The site director of Kent Science Park says it has “not been healthier” despite announcements of job losses last year.

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APC in takeover after return to profit

APC in takeover after return to profit

11 January 2018

An electronic components distributor has announced the takeover of a rival firm after making its first annual profit in three years.

Wildlife concerns over UK's biggest solar farm

Wildlife concerns over UK's biggest solar farm

14 December 2017

Proposals to build an 890-acre solar farm could impact birds and wildlife in the area.

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Scaffold in bacteria could be biofuel breakthrough

Scaffold in bacteria could be biofuel breakthrough

12 December 2017

Scientists in Kent believe they could reduce reliance on fossil fuels after finding a way to increase productivity in cells used to make biofuels.

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