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Southeastern passengers 'among the unhappiest'

Southeastern passengers 'among the unhappiest'

16 February 2015

Passengers travelling from Kent are among the unhappiest in the UK with their service, a spot survey has revealed.

Residents fuming over organic waste plan

Residents fuming over organic waste plan

16 February 2015

Planning permission is being sought to build a £30 million power plant less than a mile from a similar facility.

Public vote on fine food and drink

Public vote on fine food and drink

16 February 2015

The shortlist for the Taste of Kent Awards has been revealed after food-lovers voted for their favourite businesses.

Council asks company to share path costs

Council asks company to share path costs

16 February 2015

Supermarket giant Aldi has received key backing for its proposed £50 million south-east distribution centre and HQ.

Developer insists cinema will go ahead

Developer insists cinema will go ahead

15 February 2015

Developers who want turn a bingo hall into a cinema have assured talks are ongoing for their plans to transform the landmark back to its former use.

Manston airport: Government pledges to leave no stone unturned

Manston airport: Government pledges to leave no stone unturned

15 February 2015

Transport minister John Hayes says government is considering airport's future and promises an announcement soon.

Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

13 February 2015

Supermarket giant Asda has revealed more about its proposals to build a new Kent store.

Top 10 artists' impressions vs reality

Top 10 artists' impressions vs reality

13 February 2015

Detailed artists' impressions can make plans look spectacular, but does the real thing match up to the first picture? Take a look at our top 10.

Travelodge hotel signs up for development

Travelodge hotel signs up for development

13 February 2015

A 108 bed hotel is set to be constructed on the corner of Townwall Street and Maison Dieu Road as part of the St James' development in Dover.

Booking service launched

Booking service launched

13 February 2015

A coach company in Kent is driving itself into the online world by launching a ticketing service on its website.

Recruitment firm expands in Kent

Recruitment firm expands in Kent

13 February 2015

A firm which supplies staff to the construction and property sectors is moving to a new base in the county.

Shops set to make way for new M&S store in hospital

Shops set to make way for new M&S store in hospital

12 February 2015

Shopkeepers have been told they have a month to move out of a hospital - so M&S can move in.

Developer's fresh plans for ‘too tall’ houses

Developer's fresh plans for ‘too tall’ houses

12 February 2015

The firm behind a controversial housing scheme is to resubmit planning proposals after council officers inspected the buildings.

Row over Parsonage development

Row over Parsonage development

12 February 2015

An application to build 23 homes for the elderly has annoyed villagers in Goudhurst.

New college for centre of Ashford moves a step closer

New college for centre of Ashford moves a step closer

12 February 2015

Ashford council is to provide a £2m loan to help make the prospect of constructing a new higher and further education college in the town a reality.

High speed commuters won't stand for it

High speed commuters won't stand for it

12 February 2015

Rail chiefs are facing complaints about overcrowding on high speed trains with disgruntled commuters having to stand during peak hour services.

Beer maker brews up new import deal

Beer maker brews up new import deal

12 February 2015

A range of US beers will be imported to the UK for the first time after a Kent brewery signed an agreement with an online retailer and wholesaler.

Roulette maker wins big

Roulette maker wins big

12 February 2015

The founder of a roulette wheel manufacturer which supplies casinos in Las Vegas and Monte Carlo has been honoured by peers in his industry.

Towergate poaches new boss

Towergate poaches new boss

11 February 2015

Troubled broker Towergate will be run by the former chief executive of US insurance giant Arthur J Gallagher as it emerges from financial peril.

Insurer taken over by US giant

Insurer taken over by US giant

11 February 2015

An agent which provides commercial insurance for small and medium-sized businesses has been snapped up by an international broker.

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