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Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

10 February 2015

The Prime Minister has defended his call for firms to give their staff a pay rise, and insists there's no cost of living crisis.

Spa retreat open

Spa retreat open

10 February 2015

An £8 million health spa and gym has opened in 16 acres of parkland.

Hornby headquarters approaches last stop

Hornby headquarters approaches last stop

10 February 2015

The historic base of the model maker is nearing termination after the company announced it is moving hundreds of staff to new Kent offices.

Redundancy leads to six-figure contract

Redundancy leads to six-figure contract

10 February 2015

An IT entrepreneur has overcome the blow of losing his job by setting up a new company which has just earned its biggest payday.

Commuter coffeehouse on its way

Commuter coffeehouse on its way

10 February 2015

The largest coffeehouse company in the world is set to move into a Medway railway station and is now recruiting staff.

Pylon plans to cut a swathe across county

Pylon plans to cut a swathe across county

10 February 2015

Energy giant National Grid has unveiled its final plans for a towering network of pylons running across Kent.

Theatre set for £180,000 revamp

Theatre set for £180,000 revamp

10 February 2015

Overheated theatregoers are set to feel the cool as the council reveals plans to install new air conditioning system.

Creditors saved from oblivion in £300m deal

Creditors saved from oblivion in £300m deal

09 February 2015

Lower level bondholders have taken control of Towergate days after the company announced a restructure wiping out 60% of its £1bn debt.

Bottle maker milking it after move

Bottle maker milking it after move

09 February 2015

A baby feeding bottle manufacturer has created several jobs after moving into larger premises in Kent.

New appeal against ferry closure

New appeal against ferry closure

09 February 2015

The workers cooperative which runs MyFerryLink will go to the Court of Appeal next month to fight against the service's impending closure or sale.

Store to open later and take night deliveries

Store to open later and take night deliveries

08 February 2015

Permission has been granted for a budget supermarket to trade later and for HGVs to load and unload goods in the evening.

"I'll drop price by £1,000 a week" says property developer

"I'll drop price by £1,000 a week" says property developer

08 February 2015

John Parker is using the eye-catching sales technique to offload his retirement flat in Gravesend.

Locals backing homes plan

Locals backing homes plan

08 February 2015

People who live close to a site earmarked for a controversial development of 5,000 homes have spoken in favour of the plans.

Firm to face charges over worker's tyre blast death

Firm to face charges over worker's tyre blast death

06 February 2015

A firm is to face criminal charges over alleged safety breaches - nine years after a young fitter was killed when a tyre exploded in his face.

'Roadworks cost me £35k'

'Roadworks cost me £35k'

06 February 2015

A businessman says roadworks destroyed his life, wrecked his livelihood and tore apart the relationship with his girlfriend and son.

Public get to see town plans

Public get to see town plans

06 February 2015

A public viewing of the £2.62 million plans to regenerate Tonbridge High Street is now under way.

Putting the pieces of the jigsaw in

Putting the pieces of the jigsaw in

06 February 2015

Networking is everything according to Mark Dance, cabinet member for economic development at Kent County Council.

Airport plans ready for take-off

Airport plans ready for take-off

05 February 2015

Plans for the £4 million redevelopment of Rochester Airport have been approved.

Animal lover set to open zoo

Animal lover set to open zoo

05 February 2015

An animal lover who keeps a range of weird and wonderful creatures at the bottom of his garden is on the verge of opening his own zoo.

Tesco Express rejected in "bottle-neck road"

Tesco Express rejected in "bottle-neck road"

05 February 2015

A planning application for a convenience store has been rejected by councillors.

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