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Profits up after record house sales

Profits up after record house sales

27 February 2015

A house builder has seen profits grow by nearly 70% after selling a record number of homes as prices continue to rise.

Firms team up for ice cream venture

Firms team up for ice cream venture

26 February 2015

Two firms, based just 250m apart, are joining forces for a tasty new business venture.

DFLs are bad for business

DFLs are bad for business

26 February 2015

The rising popularity of Londoners buying second homes in a Kent town is hurting trade in the High Street, according to business bosses.

New cars parked on former mill land

New cars parked on former mill land

26 February 2015

Following the end of a legal wrangle, Peel Ports has begun storing imported cars on the former Thamesteel site.

Station car park plan cut by half

Station car park plan cut by half

26 February 2015

Plans for a 500-space car park at Dover Priory Station have been dropped due to "planning and funding issues" according to Network Rail.

Charity bank to move into bigger Kent headquarters

Charity bank to move into bigger Kent headquarters

26 February 2015

A bank that specialises in supporting charities and social enterprises is moving to a bigger headquarters in Kent.

Long-standing shop to close

Long-standing shop to close

26 February 2015

A town centre store which sells ladieswear and linen is to close after 45 years, blaming a lack of business.

Rivals' revival

Rivals' revival

26 February 2015

A nightclub is finally reopening - and the new owners want our readers to help choose a name!

Stack could be back warns Kent police

Stack could be back warns Kent police

25 February 2015

April could bring a “perfect storm” for Operation Stack, Kent’s police chief has warned.

Building work starts on £30 million private hospital

Building work starts on £30 million private hospital

25 February 2015

Builders have started working on a huge £30 million private hospital.

Huge audience growth for KentOnline

Huge audience growth for KentOnline

25 February 2015

KentOnline is the UK's fastest growing news network again... with a massive 83% audience growth year on year.

Exclusivity the foundation of gazebo firm's success

Exclusivity the foundation of gazebo firm's success

25 February 2015

Keeping volumes low has kept outdoor lovers paying top dollar for Craig Ormiston’s African-themed buildings at the Lapa Company.

How to cut down energy costs

How to cut down energy costs

25 February 2015

New technology and easier ways to switch suppliers are cutting utility bills.

Over 200 immediate redundancies announced at Aylesford Newsprint

Over 200 immediate redundancies announced at Aylesford Newsprint

24 February 2015

Administrators KPMG have made 233 employees at Aylesford Newsprint redundant with immediate effect.

MP to appear on BBC Question Time

MP to appear on BBC Question Time

24 February 2015

Rochester and Strood's Ukip MP will face a panel of political figures on Thursday.

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

24 February 2015

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has praised the growth of Britain's Enterprise Zones as job figures released.

Business and skills boost in Dover

Business and skills boost in Dover

24 February 2015

Employment training in Dover will be boosted after East Kent College bid for a share in funds from the South East Local Enterprise Partnership.

MP: Aylesford Newsprint employees 'will be supported'

MP: Aylesford Newsprint employees 'will be supported'

24 February 2015

Chatham and Aylesford MP Tracey Crouch says she is working to help staff affected by Aylesford Newsprint's decision to call in the administrators.

Aylesford Newsprint to apply to go into administration

Aylesford Newsprint to apply to go into administration

24 February 2015

Recycling company Aylesford Newsprint is to apply to the courts to go into administration today.

'What's that Gromit? An adventure park?'

'What's that Gromit? An adventure park?'

24 February 2015

The creators of Wallace and Gromit have signed a deal for their characters to be used in attractions at the Paramount resort due to be built in Kent.

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