A port has run up losses of £2.5m this year, taking its total deficit to more than £22 million in nearly a decade.

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke surprised visitors when he made an appearance at an animal sanctuary.

A high street bank is to shut later this summer, with customers' accounts transferred to another town.

With award-winning vodka and gin already proving a hit, and with whisky on its way, distillery looks to add to portfolio.

Town centre retailers blame the introduction of a weekly market for a dent in takings.

Work to tear down and rebuild a Morrisons superstore which was destroyed in a blaze has started.

Retail empire's restructuring plan to be put before creditors this week in bid to avoid administration.

Prominent business leaders have their say on why men and women are still not paid equally.

The latest government figures have revealed 22 workplaces in Kent where women outstrip men for earnings.

A popular fast food chain has confirmed the opening of its latest outlet in Kent.

Work will begin imminently on a 10-month scheme to replace an underground water tank which has served a town for nearly a century.

A rope swing featured in a garden designed by the Duchess of Cambridge for the Chelsea Flower Show was designed by a Kent firm.

Parents were horrified to discover a town's popular paddling pool remained shut and full of rubbish over the school half-term holidays.

A council has approved plans for 53 homes on grazing land in a village.

A developer says it is prepared to pump £7.5 million into a bike scheme at a new housing estate.

A restaurant chain is due to spend £225,000 kitting out its latest outlet which is due to open ahead of the summer holidays.

A block of flats brought forward by a council’s own house building company has been granted planning permission.

Estate agents believe Herne Bay is beginning to bridge the gap with Whitstable as people flock to it to buy larger, more affordable homes.

A Wetherspoon pub has revealed when it will reopen following a half-a-million pound refurbishment.

A fast food chain, popular for its customisable burgers and hot dogs, will open at a shopping centre.