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Council leader: "Join the ride" for Paramount resort

Council leader: "Join the ride" for Paramount resort

21 January 2015

Gravesham council leader John Burden issued an appeal for companies to get involved in plans to build a £2 billion entertainment resort in north Kent.

Dole claimants down again in Kent

Dole claimants down again in Kent

21 January 2015

Another 500 people left the line for Jobseeker's Allowance in the county, as unemployment continued to fall nationally.

Renewable firm goes bust

Renewable firm goes bust

21 January 2015

A consultancy for new types of energy has gone into liquidation at a cost of 25 jobs, after accruing debts of nearly £3 million.

Extra credit to help crop trader hit Africa

Extra credit to help crop trader hit Africa

21 January 2015

An international dried pulse business has reached an agreement with the bank to access another £5m of credit as it targets the African market.

Law firm strengthens its commercial group

Law firm strengthens its commercial group

21 January 2015

Three lawyers have joined Thomson Snell & Passmore including a new partner pinched from a heavyweight rival.

Royal approval shore thing for marine firms

Royal approval shore thing for marine firms

21 January 2015

The Princess Royal showed her nautical knowledge as she met companies at a boat show.

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

20 January 2015

Councillors are facing fresh questions over their move against placing a compulsory purchase order on Manston airport.

Another 10 years of nuclear power

Another 10 years of nuclear power

20 January 2015

Kent's nuclear power station will continue running until at least 2028, it has been announced today.

Next to expand flagship store

Next to expand flagship store

20 January 2015

After a strong Christmas, the fashion retailer is growing its Bluewater outfit, which will also incorporate its Lipsy brand.

Maidstone's town centre manager bows out

Maidstone's town centre manager bows out

20 January 2015

He's had the "best job in Kent" for 12 years but Maidstone's town centre manager is leaving it to someone else as retirement beckons.

Burdensome paperwork stalling growth

Burdensome paperwork stalling growth

20 January 2015

Two thirds of small and medium-sized businesses think day-to-day administration is holding them back, according to a survey.

Hoax charity callers play deaf to steal iPhones

Hoax charity callers play deaf to steal iPhones

19 January 2015

Thieves are pretending to be deaf to steal smart phones from shops across Kent.

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

19 January 2015

A gang behind an internet fake goods scam pocketed more than £100,000 after trading in counterfeit Jimmy Choos and Ralph Lauren goods.

Local traders have no chance at town centre spot

Local traders have no chance at town centre spot

19 January 2015

A young entrepreneur fighting to secure a town centre spot for his independent business has been told by agents that it's a big chain...or nothing.

Takeover bid for insurance broker

Takeover bid for insurance broker

19 January 2015

One of Kent's largest private companies, which handles £3bn of insurance premiums, has received a £1 takeover bid which will write off £715m of debt.

Work begins on 24-hour truck drive-thru

Work begins on 24-hour truck drive-thru

19 January 2015

Building is underway on a dealership in Kent designed to service freight and bus traffic travelling to and from Europe.

Bus firm told to cut fares in Medway as petrol prices plummet

Bus firm told to cut fares in Medway as petrol prices plummet

19 January 2015

Bus firms, including Arriva, have been urged to pass huge savings in fuel prices onto passengers.

Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

19 January 2015

Business is booming at Elmley Nature Reserve as affluent 'hipsters' escape the capital to enjoy glamorous camping.

Multi-million regeneration plan "at risk"

Multi-million regeneration plan "at risk"

18 January 2015

Work on a project to transform a town centre has been temporarily blocked because of the potential impact on traffic.

Boris talks up new "Dartford 2" crossing

Boris talks up new "Dartford 2" crossing

18 January 2015

The Conservative was responding to a Q&A session on Twitter when he revealed a new "Dartford 2 bridge" would be built.

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