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05 September 2017

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Record revenues and profits at Redrow

Record revenues and profits at Redrow

05 September 2017

A housebuilder made record revenues of nearly £1.7 billion helping it hike its dividend by 70%, its latest annual results show.

Debts of £4m leaves firms out in the cold

Debts of £4m leaves firms out in the cold

01 September 2017

The closure of a cold storage contractor ICA Group left many businesses hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket, new documents reveal.

New £3.5m dementia village announced

New £3.5m dementia village announced

31 August 2017

A joint project to create a dementia village on a former hospital site in Kent has been announced.

‘Global rout’ behind crash in profits

‘Global rout’ behind crash in profits

29 August 2017

The demolition firm dismantling a power station in Kent watched profits collapse into losses last year after a “global rout” in scrap metal prices.

Plans for 150-room student block on former school site

Plans for 150-room student block on former school site

25 August 2017

Architect Guy Hollaway says the scheme will address the need for purpose-built student accommodation.

I was told ‘you’ll go nowhere’

I was told ‘you’ll go nowhere’

24 August 2017

The boss of a £20m construction contractor never had a GCSE results day but says he's proof you can do well even if you leave school with ‘no exams’.

Landlord tax changes boost profits at Kent Reliance owner

Landlord tax changes boost profits at Kent Reliance owner

24 August 2017

Buy-to-let lender OneSavings Bank increased profits in the first half of the year as landlords rushed to beat new government regulations.

Council stands firm on demands for slip road

Council stands firm on demands for slip road

23 August 2017

The introduction of a slip road is the only way councillors will give their support to a major housing development.

Shoppers to cut bills for burning calories

Shoppers to cut bills for burning calories

22 August 2017

People moving to a new garden city in Kent could get discounts off their shopping in exchange for exercising under new NHS plans.

Business centre on coal mine gets go-ahead

Business centre on coal mine gets go-ahead

22 August 2017

A centre for small and medium-sized healthcare businesses on a former coal mine has been given the green light and is expected to create 700 jobs.

Housebuilder's profits up 30%

Housebuilder's profits up 30%

22 August 2017

Persimmon increased revenues to £1.66 billion in the first half of the year as the average sale price of its homes went up.

£15m dementia village could be UK first

£15m dementia village could be UK first

21 August 2017

Plans are being drawn up for a "dementia village" - complete with cinema, convenience store and village square.

Housing development hits snag

Housing development hits snag

19 August 2017

Plans to build 548 homes on the dilapidated site have been delayed while details are finalised.

Homes and 'village centre' approved for garden city

Homes and 'village centre' approved for garden city

17 August 2017

Another 250 homes and space for a supermarket and shops have been approved for a garden city in Kent.

Plans in for demolition of former music venue

Plans in for demolition of former music venue

17 August 2017

A developer wants to demolish a popular pub and build flats.

Work starts on £1m community centre

Work starts on £1m community centre

15 August 2017

Bosses behind plans for a new £1 million community centre expect the site to open next year after building work finally began.

Contractor lands place on £8bn housing project

Contractor lands place on £8bn housing project

15 August 2017

A construction contractor is expecting a big boost in turnover after landing a place on an £8 billion government housing scheme.

Roadworks mark start of regeneration

Roadworks mark start of regeneration

14 August 2017

Major works have begun, shutting a town centre road until almost Christmas to make way for new cinema complex and restaurants.

Cinema scheme boss proud of final project

Cinema scheme boss proud of final project

14 August 2017

A builder who has spent his working life on construction sites such as the Olympic Park and Bluewater will complete his final project back in Kent.

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