Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

Plans for 28 flats in two blocks have been thrown out by councillors despite an officers' recommendation to approve.

A council has drawn up a 'ridiculous' list of development sites, including town centre car parks and part of a police station's estate.

Almost 500 new homes in one part of Kent could now be built following checks at a beauty spot.

A government inspector has halted public hearings after a council produced new evidence as part of a review into the authority's planning blueprint.

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

A once-bustling Christian holiday camp left to rack and ruin for 15 years is in line to be transformed - with plans including shops and a restaurant.

An estate agent has revealed how the cost of living crisis is affecting the property market and particularly those hoping to buy their first home.

Residents and business-owners have hit out at plans to demolish a row of shops and replace them with a block of 40 flats resembling "rabbit hutches".

There has been some harsh criticism of Maidstone council on the first day of its Local Plan hearings.

A borough could be facing 'planning by appeal' as a Government inspector seems to accept it does not have a five-year housing supply.

A harbourside revamp of a building that houses a historic pub has sparked fears it will turn turn the site into a "bulky and obtrusive" structure.

Anglers are joining residents groups lining up to contest housing plans as a public inquiry gets under way.

A barn and its surrounding land could become 14 homes under new plans.

Controversial plans for a new footbridge connecting a new housing estate with a country park have sparked fears among residents.

Residents believe a bid to transform a former lorry park into gym and minigolf course could swamp their roads with even more cars.

The owner of a town's oldest independent shop says he has no plans to move following the approval of a 92-bed hotel opposite his site.

Work has started on a housing development on the site of a former school playing field.

A football club has revealed the next steps for plans to construct a new 8,000 seater stadium at the heart of a new waterfront leisure destination.

A leading business organisation has joined a call for immediate steps to help ease the burden of energy rises on firms.