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Royal approval for Kent firms

Royal approval for Kent firms

21 April 2015

Two companies have been honoured for their success in international trade.

'We have a top chef and our food is lovely'

'We have a top chef and our food is lovely'

21 April 2015

Takeaway owners say they have sorted the problems which environmental health inspectors said needed "major improvement".

Regeneration doubts prompt restaurant move

Regeneration doubts prompt restaurant move

20 April 2015

A Portuguese restaurant is leaving its premises over fears it will be pushed out to make way for a town-centre regeneration scheme.

Care home told it “requires improvement”

Care home told it “requires improvement”

20 April 2015

A care home was inspected earlier than planned because concerns over people’s general care and welfare were raised by an anonymous source.

Jobs at risk as manufacturer falls into administration

Jobs at risk as manufacturer falls into administration

20 April 2015

A developer and maker of ceramics for the dental industry has called in administrators, putting more than 20 jobs in danger.

'Landmark' toilet site to become bar and cafe

'Landmark' toilet site to become bar and cafe

20 April 2015

A bidder who snapped up a former public loo for £200k has revealed her grand plans for the unusual site.

Nestlé in talks to sell frozen food business

Nestlé in talks to sell frozen food business

20 April 2015

A Kent-based supplier to the catering industry has entered "exclusive discussions" with the Swiss food giant to buy a frozen meals company.

Record year at watch seller

Record year at watch seller

20 April 2015

A retailer of luxury second-hand watches has reported a record turnover after opening a new store in Kent and investing in its stock.

Market fears over £1.8 million grant

Market fears over £1.8 million grant

19 April 2015

Traders say they are in fear of losing their businesses after learning they have to reapply to Gravesham council for space in a revamped market.

Aylesford Newsprint creditors face '£80m shortfall'

Aylesford Newsprint creditors face '£80m shortfall'

19 April 2015

Creditors owed money by Aylesford Newsprint - which includes the firm’s own pension scheme - could miss out on a reported £80m.

Controversial plans back on the table

Controversial plans back on the table

19 April 2015

The firm behind a proposal to construct a wind farm on Sheppey is appealing against a decision not to grant planning permission.

Election boost as jobless total falls

Election boost as jobless total falls

17 April 2015

Dole queues in Kent shrank by more than 400 people last month in the last figures published before the general election.

New restaurant to join shopping centre revamp

New restaurant to join shopping centre revamp

17 April 2015

An American-style diner is latest to sign on the dotted line with Hempstead Valley - and an international fashion store is also set to join.

Council against farmhouse development

Council against farmhouse development

17 April 2015

A parish council has spoken out against plans to develop a farmhouse into a number of new homes.

Green light for controversial homes plan

Green light for controversial homes plan

17 April 2015

A plan for 220 homes next to a primary school has been approved by the council - but the final decision remains in the hands of a planning inspector.

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

16 April 2015

Cross-channel rail operator Eurostar says its revenues dropped by £12m in the first quarter of 2015 in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Fears over plans to reopen The Old Post Office pub

Fears over plans to reopen The Old Post Office pub

16 April 2015

Public health officials have raised concerns over JD Wetherspoon’s plans to reopen The Old Post Office pub in Chatham.

Are you the perfick Larkin?

Are you the perfick Larkin?

16 April 2015

The owner of the farm where hit ITV show The Darling Buds of May was filmed is looking for someone to be a Ma or Pop Larkin.

Chocolate maker films TV ad in Kent street

Chocolate maker films TV ad in Kent street

16 April 2015

A cobbled street is today being used by international chocolate firm Cadbury to shoot a commercial.

Networking night seeks to bring Deal businesses together

Networking night seeks to bring Deal businesses together

16 April 2015

Following the success of its inaugural event, The Lane and Astor Theatre have announced a second networking night in Deal

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