In an exclusive interview, a former star of hit TV show Dragons' Den explains why there is hope for the high street yet.

A trio of Kent County Council’s senior officers were paid more than £200,000 last year, a survey of local government pay has revealed.

Vye and Son was a popular shop on the county's high streets for more than 150 years, here we take a look back at its history.

A children's store owner has failed to make it through to the final of BBC One show The Apprentice following an all-female semi-final.

A businessman who bounced back from a horrendous injury sustained in an air crash has died.

There is a new hand at the tiller of Kent County Council after the death of its former chair.

A family-run, escape room business has been saved from closure and will be setting up in a new home in a double decker bus at a pub zoo.

A husband and wife team are preparing to open their first pub, following in the footsteps of two previous generations of their family.

A self-confessed 'ale geek' plans to turn a 'wonky shop' in a historic high street into a micropub and bottle shop to "fill a gap in the market".

From spearheading Costa's expansion to the growth of Kaspa's Desserts – meet the man behind a rags-to-riches success story.

TikTok videos showcasing the behind-the-scenes works of artisan butcher Lizzy Douglas have helped towards her latest national award.

A hairdresser's lockdown struggle opened the door to a new business venture.

A Kent restaurant tycoon who the Home Office tried to deport has told of his remarkable journey which has led to him running a £6-million empire.

Meet the son of Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves, whose question sparked the inspiration for a cultural phenomenon.

A 5kg turkey, an overnight stay and a guided cathedral tour are among the lots on offer at an auction to help pay for a town's Christmas lights.

A couple whose 300-acre farm has been transformed for hospitality, have never lost sight of the importance of being eco-friendly and sustainable.

A couple whose 300-acre farm has been transformed for hospitality, have never lost sight of the importance of being eco-friendly and sustainable.

A village gastro pub is celebrating after its chef was crowned the best young cook in the UK.

Two pals have started up a new skincare business using extracts from Pinot Noir grapes.

There's quite a lot of darkness in the world, says crime scene cleaner.