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Tourist hotspots get 4G boost

04 June 2021
Tourist hotspots get 4G boost

A major mobile network is upgrading coverage and speeds for two of the county's most popular tourist destinations.

How do we tackle the digital skills shortage?

04 June 2021
How do we tackle the digital skills shortage?

Academics and other experts will take part in a free Zoom webinar for business leaders on how Kent tackles a looming digital skills shortage.

Town 'set for post-pandemic boom'

03 June 2021
Town 'set for post-pandemic boom'

A survey has revealed residents of one Kent town have discovered a new found admiration for its retail heart.

Luxury B&B retains top tourism award

03 June 2021
Luxury B&B retains top tourism award

A night at one of the county's most historic sites has secured top marks from tourism inspectors.

'We turned a negative into a positive'

02 June 2021
'We turned a negative into a positive'

Women entrepreneurs in the county have got together to toast their survival and success during the Covid lockdowns.

Bed giant sold to US firm for £340m

02 June 2021
Bed giant sold to US firm for £340m

One of the county's biggest bed retailers has changed hands as it looks to grow its market share.

Kickstart jobs up for grabs at M&S

02 June 2021
Kickstart jobs up for grabs at M&S

Two of the county's M&S stores will be hiring youngsters on the government's Kickstart programme this summer.

Many firms still locked in 'survival mode'

01 June 2021
Many firms still locked in 'survival mode'

A survey has revealed how many owner-managed businesses are walking a tight-rope due to the impact of the pandemic.

Sheps' pubs to get increased cider offering

01 June 2021
Sheps' pubs to get increased cider offering

A partnership has been reached between a pub giant and cider maker meaning pubs across Kent will stock two new thirst-quenching drinks.

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Pub roars back to life after six-figure refurbishment

01 June 2021
Pub roars back to life after six-figure refurbishment

There are new owners and a new look for a popular village pub as it reopens for business including a £100,000 upgrade to its kitchen.

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Tourism Minister backs Kent's revival

01 June 2021
Tourism Minister backs Kent's revival

The Tourism Minister has paid a special visit to the county to back the recovery of the vital visitor economy.

Celestial wonders seen in our skies

01 June 2021
Celestial wonders seen in our skies

From comets to eclipses, a look to the heavens has delivered some remarkable sights over the years.

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'We don’t want a flood of people made homeless'

27 May 2021
'We don’t want a flood of people made homeless'

A forum for private sector landlords takes place next month as the ban on evictions is lifted.

Kent burger joint in British Takeaway Awards final

27 May 2021
Kent burger joint in British Takeaway Awards final

A fast-food outlet will be flying the flag for Kent in the British Takeaway Awards later this year after being shortlisted for the final.

Contact centre gets £1m upgrade

26 May 2021
Contact centre gets £1m upgrade

A major investment has been made into a site acquired by a leading logistics firm.

M&S closures planned in retailer shake-up

26 May 2021
M&S closures planned in retailer shake-up

Heavy losses caused by the pandemic is accelerating plans to reshuffle M&S' stores - which will result in some closures.

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Tourism chiefs braced for 'loss of billions' in 2021

25 May 2021
Tourism chiefs braced for 'loss of billions' in 2021

A meeting will take place today as the tourism industry prepares to count the enormous cost, for another year, of travel restrictions to the sector.

Food outlet eyes further expansion

25 May 2021
Food outlet eyes further expansion

The team behind two successful food halls in the county say they are pushing ahead with expansion plans.

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The village which believed pubs were banned

25 May 2021
The village which believed pubs were banned

For decades, locals believed they lived in a 'dry village' where booze was banned - but just what is the truth?

Retailers urged to join countywide reward scheme

24 May 2021
Retailers urged to join countywide reward scheme

A new scheme, backed by local authorities, is set to go live with 16,000 retailers from across the county.

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