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Deal done over steel mill's future

Deal done over steel mill's future

05 February 2015

A lengthy legal wrangle over a steel mill's future has been brought to a conclusion, paving the way for a partial reopening.

kmfm records best ever listening figures

kmfm records best ever listening figures

05 February 2015

kmfm has recorded one of its best ever listening figures, with more than 177,000 adults tuning in each week.

Worker who stole £100k ordered to pay back just £1

Worker who stole £100k ordered to pay back just £1

05 February 2015

An accounts assistant led a luxurious lifestyle after stealing more than £100,000 from the franchise she worked for - causing it to close.

Enjoying their first taste of lasting success

Enjoying their first taste of lasting success

05 February 2015

Coming up with a new longer-lasting product has put Fudge Kitchen into Selfridges and Waitrose.

Not bad for a 'grotty rundown pub by the sea'

Not bad for a 'grotty rundown pub by the sea'

05 February 2015

A boozer on Kent's coast has been named the top gastropub in Britain.

From admin work to tarka dhal...

From admin work to tarka dhal...

04 February 2015

A businessman says his 'mid life crisis' prompted him to take over an Indian restaurant.

Margate Post Office to close

Margate Post Office to close

04 February 2015

Margate’s Post Office will leave its home in Cecil Square next month.

PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

04 February 2015

The Prime Minister has not ruled out government funding to solve problems caused by Operation Stack, after being quizzed by a Kent MP in Parliament.

New vineyards for winemaker

New vineyards for winemaker

04 February 2015

Chapel Down has more then doubled the amount of land it leases across Kent as it aims to cope with increased demand for its wines.

They're not Kidding

They're not Kidding

04 February 2015

A creative agency bagged a lucrative contract supporting a new car show presented by journalist Quentin Willson and supermodel Jodie Kidd.

'Support Costa – they turned my life around'

'Support Costa – they turned my life around'

04 February 2015

Amid a barrage of opposition fighting to keep the coffee chain out of Market Place, one Faversham man says we NEED Costa in the town centre.

Whisky on the docks please

Whisky on the docks please

03 February 2015

A dockyard pumping house could become Kent's first distillery producing premium vodka, gin and whisky if planning permission is granted.

Fighting to save supermarket

Fighting to save supermarket

03 February 2015

Loyal customers have launched a campaign to save Chatham’s Tesco store from the axe.

Lower debt for insurance giant after sale

Lower debt for insurance giant after sale

03 February 2015

Bondholders at Towergate have suffered heavy losses after huge parts of its debt were wiped out in a takeover by creditors, saving thousands of jobs.

Helping foreign firms move to pastures new

Helping foreign firms move to pastures new

03 February 2015

Expect more US life sciences companies to make Kent their home this year says the boss of the body getting overseas firms to move to the county.

Marine engineers bought in £11m deal

Marine engineers bought in £11m deal

03 February 2015

A company which repairs and builds warships and super-yachts has been taken over in a management buyout backed by private equity investors.

Try to have a ball at work

Try to have a ball at work

02 February 2015

Clear instructions and having a ball (pool) can boost your profits by keeping staff happy.

Airport's future discussed at Parliament

Airport's future discussed at Parliament

02 February 2015

The Transport Select Committee heard evidence from Manston's new owners and those who want it to be kept open today.

Stack summit could find solution

Stack summit could find solution

02 February 2015

An Operation Stack summit will take place in Parliament this afternoon with representatives from the Port of Dover, Channel Tunnel and councils.

Town artist has made his mark

Town artist has made his mark

02 February 2015

Traditional signwriter Eric The Brush has been plying his trade across Kent for 10 years.

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