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Revenues shrink despite new energy ventures

Revenues shrink despite new energy ventures

26 January 2015

A electronic components distributor, which is also moving into the energy efficiency market, has seen sales fall.

Crops trader's seeds of growth

Crops trader's seeds of growth

26 January 2015

An international dried pulse business has become a public company after a strong year.

New chief wanted for Ebbsfleet Garden City plans

New chief wanted for Ebbsfleet Garden City plans

26 January 2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government is looking to appoint a new chief executive for the Ebbsfleet Urban Development Corporation.

‘We don’t believe this is the end of the road’

‘We don’t believe this is the end of the road’

26 January 2015

The war of words between rival ferry operators in the Channel shows little sign of subsiding.

Decision day for Neats Court development

Decision day for Neats Court development

25 January 2015

Planners will decide in March whether to allow Aldi's proposed £50 million distribution hub.

"We are having to turn down business"

"We are having to turn down business"

25 January 2015

Companies are struggling through Operation Stack and face costs set to run into the millions – again.

Ferry row over Operation Stack

Ferry row over Operation Stack

23 January 2015

MyFerryLink owners Eurotunnel and rivals P&O Ferries at loggerheads as the misery of Operation Stack stretches into the weekend.

Why not everyone is pumped up about petrol prices

Why not everyone is pumped up about petrol prices

23 January 2015

Cheaper fuel is great for consumers but not always good for business.

Fashion store moving in to development – is it Next?

Fashion store moving in to development – is it Next?

23 January 2015

Clothing retailer Next and councillors remain tight-lipped over rumours the store is coming to a town centre development.

High Street set for £2.37m face lift

High Street set for £2.37m face lift

23 January 2015

Plans for a multi-million pound town centre have been announced less than a year after Sainsbury's pulled out of a "financially unviable" scheme.

Sainsbury’s 24-hour delivery ban

Sainsbury’s 24-hour delivery ban

23 January 2015

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has said there could be job losses after it was refused permission to extend deliveries at its Pepper Hill store.

Relief as moving deadline extended

Relief as moving deadline extended

23 January 2015

Business owners on the Klondyke Industrial Estate are to be given more time to find new premises.

TruGym is set to open in six or seven weeks

TruGym is set to open in six or seven weeks

22 January 2015

Gym members raring to go – but it’s still not open - but bosses promise it will now open in March.

Dartford will become London borough, says expert

Dartford will become London borough, says expert

22 January 2015

Dartford will cease to be part of Kent by the end of the 2020s to become a London borough, according to an influential planning expert.

Workers have eye on ferry company take-over

Workers have eye on ferry company take-over

22 January 2015

The co-operative which runs troubled MyFerryLink could make an offer for the firm, which was put up for sale by owners Eurotunnel.

Commuters angry as Southeastern hails 92% punctuality record

Commuters angry as Southeastern hails 92% punctuality record

22 January 2015

Could do better - a rail group's verdict just over a week after major timetable changes were brought in to carry out major work at London Bridge.

Trust seeks £85k chief executive

Trust seeks £85k chief executive

22 January 2015

A charity which runs regenerated former dockyard land is looking for a new boss to manage the area - and is prepared to pay £85,000.

Call centre has nose in front

Call centre has nose in front

22 January 2015

Staff at a housing association will man the phones for Red Nose Day this year.

Consultants to cost council £5.5m

Consultants to cost council £5.5m

22 January 2015

Councillors have defended the appointment of a company set to help it cut the costs of looking after vulnerable children.

‘Five-star care’ promise for new recovery centre

‘Five-star care’ promise for new recovery centre

21 January 2015

Plans for 60 care and recovery suites at a health centre in Dover are being promised by MP Charlie Elphicke.

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