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Controversial Co-op plans at former pub shelved

Controversial Co-op plans at former pub shelved

13 May 2019

Developers have revealed that contentious plans to build a Co-op on the site of a disused pub have been shelved.

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'Hero' living in tent after being evicted

'Hero' living in tent after being evicted

13 May 2019

A grandfather hailed as a hero for saving his neighbours from a house fire is now living in a tent having been evicted from his home of 17 years.

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Growth fund programme extended to 2021

Growth fund programme extended to 2021

13 May 2019

Firms can use the support to help growth and tackle key skills shortages.

Here's how much the De Haan family have ploughed into Folkestone

Here's how much the De Haan family have ploughed into Folkestone

13 May 2019

The De Haan family, the billionaire former owners of Saga, have seen their wealth squeezed as they continue to invest cash into their home town.

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Tesco food counters to close - but could butchers benefit?

Tesco food counters to close - but could butchers benefit?

13 May 2019

“Give us a try” says a town centre butcher - as Tesco confirms it is closing food counters at several stores across Kent.

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It's not all cheese when it comes to Eurovision

It's not all cheese when it comes to Eurovision

13 May 2019

The cheese-fest that is the Eurovision Song Contest is back this week: here's our look at some of the food and drink to cheer along the entries with.

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Disputed flats plan tweaked

Disputed flats plan tweaked

11 May 2019

Controversial plans for 10 flats in a heritage area have been rubber-stamped at the second attempt.

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High street pet store closing

High street pet store closing

11 May 2019

An independent shop is closing down after more than 20 years in a town centre.

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Dreamland to get European flavour

Dreamland to get European flavour

10 May 2019

A new eatery inspired by European cafe culture is opening at a Kent attraction next month.

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Owner forced to bail out 'cut-off' restaurant

Owner forced to bail out 'cut-off' restaurant

10 May 2019

A restaurant owner says his business has been saved from collapse by the reopening of a road.

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Another major retailer goes into administration

Another major retailer goes into administration

10 May 2019

A chain which has stores across the county and employs 1,800 people has tumbled into administration.

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Countdown to major business event next week

Countdown to major business event next week

10 May 2019

Thousands will attend the annual event which will feature a host of networking opportunities and commercial insights.

New Curious Brewery is opening today

New Curious Brewery is opening today

10 May 2019

A new £1.7 million brewery is opening today after a year-and-a-half of construction work.

Developer must demolish luxury homes

Developer must demolish luxury homes

10 May 2019

A property developer ordered to demolish six luxury homes has had a counter application rejected.

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Final nail in coffin for struggling Debenhams

Final nail in coffin for struggling Debenhams

09 May 2019

Creditors have today placed the final nail in the coffin for the Debenhams stores scheduled to close - including four in Kent.

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Villagers who bought back pub celebrate Lotto grant

Villagers who bought back pub celebrate Lotto grant

09 May 2019

A community which clubbed together to buy back their local pub is celebrating a new £10,000 grant which will help build a disabled toilet.

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Huge ship sails up Thames

Huge ship sails up Thames

09 May 2019

One of the longest cruise ships ever to travel up the Thames left people in Kent open-mouthed as they watched it sail past today.

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Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

09 May 2019

Supermarket giant Aldi has announced it will open its three new Kent stores later this year creating a huge number of jobs.

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Women entrepreneurs' initiative hosts launch event

Women entrepreneurs' initiative hosts launch event

09 May 2019

Event takes place in county today and has received the support of leaders such as Theresa May.

11 times people in Kent found horrible things in food and restaurants

11 times people in Kent found horrible things in food and restaurants

08 May 2019

People in Kent have been left horrified and disgusted by things found in their food over the years. Here are some of the worst.

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