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Last-gasp appeal for buyer of paper mill

05 October 2022
Last-gasp appeal for buyer of paper mill

The administrators of an historic paper mill say it will wind down operations unless a buyer comes forward 'urgently'.

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Brewery says it's 'business as usual' ahead of potential sale

05 October 2022
Brewery says it's 'business as usual' ahead of potential sale

A brewery which has seen Brexit obliterate the bulk of its export sales, says it continues to trade as normal ahead of a likely sale.

Major fruit producer sold to multinational

04 October 2022
Major fruit producer sold to multinational

A Kent firm which has become the UK's largest fruit processor has been sold in a multi-million pound deal.

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Store to share £2.5m with staff

04 October 2022
Store to share £2.5m with staff

A builders' merchant says its staff will each receive a £750 payment to help them through the cost-of-living crisis.

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Water companies told to refund £150m

03 October 2022
Water companies told to refund £150m

Two of the county's leading water companies have come bottom in a league table of those hitting performance targets.

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'I took over pub where we had our first date'

03 October 2022
'I took over pub where we had our first date'

A pub landlady has revealed the sentimental attraction as to why she has taken over a second pub in one Kent town.

Vaping: The best way to quit smoking or a threat to us all?

03 October 2022
Vaping: The best way to quit smoking or a threat to us all?

The boom in vaping and rise in youngsters using disposables has prompted plenty of headlines. We take an in-depth look at the impact of the 'craze'.

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Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

01 October 2022
Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

From swimming in your pyjamas, BBC Micro computers and Panini football stickers - we take a look back at life in Kent's schools in the 1970s and 80s.

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How will interest rates affect homeowners and renters in Kent?

29 September 2022
How will interest rates affect homeowners and renters in Kent?

We explain the key issues around the current interest rate rises, why they are happening and what it means for just how much you'll pay each month.

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Brewery back in profit after ravages of Covid

28 September 2022
Brewery back in profit after ravages of Covid

Shepherd Neame is back in profit - but while it hopes to have turned the corner on Covid, it warns of 'significant headwinds' it faces.

Kent homeowners urged to act now to avoid 'scary' mortgage payments

28 September 2022
Kent homeowners urged to act now to avoid 'scary' mortgage payments

Homeowners are being urged to act now to prevent their monthly mortgage costs rocketing ahead of more predicted increases in interest rates.

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New high speed train from Kent town to London in rail shake-up

28 September 2022
New high speed train from Kent town to London in rail shake-up

Commuters will have a dramatically altered timetable in December - with one town benefitting from a new sub-hour route to Charing Cross.

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'It's about making a difference to your community'

28 September 2022
'It's about making a difference to your community'

Social enterprises are growing in popularity - and delivering real value to communities across Kent.

Thousands set for construction expo

27 September 2022
Thousands set for construction expo

A leading construction event returns next week - with thousands of industry figures expected to attend.

Former motor showroom is sold

22 September 2022
Former motor showroom is sold

A former car showroom and repair garage have both been sold after a major dealership merged its outlets.

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'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

21 September 2022
'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

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Hit book puts county at heart of murder

20 September 2022
Hit book puts county at heart of murder

The latest book in Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series is out - and Kent has another starring role.

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The Kent district where house prices are rising fastest

17 September 2022
The Kent district where house prices are rising fastest

House prices in the county have accelerated again, denting the hopes of many first-time buyers looking to get on the ladder. But will they go down?

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Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

14 September 2022
Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

The seaside homes for £46k - are they worth the gamble?

12 September 2022
The seaside homes for £46k - are they worth the gamble?

These Kent properties are a fraction of the price of regular bricks and mortar homes - and are gaining in popularity.

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