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Council to buy International House

Council to buy International House

21 February 2014

The purchase of a prominent office block is the key to a major new town centre development say councillors.

Sweet smell of success for odour campaigners?

Sweet smell of success for odour campaigners?

20 February 2014

Sickly smells coming from a deodorant factory could be a thing of the past.

Store plans face strong opposition

 Store plans face strong opposition

20 February 2014

Plans for a Waitrose store on Dover Road in Sandwich have been recommended for refusal by the town council.

Defence giant's profits nosedive

Defence giant's profits nosedive

20 February 2014

Europe's leading arms manufacturer says its has given a "solid" performance despite cuts in government spending.

Town traders urged to "Say No to Newnham Court"

Town traders urged to "Say No to Newnham Court"

20 February 2014

Around 100 business people were given the chance to quiz developers behind the proposed Newnham Court shopping centre yesterday.

Jack chips in free portion at most reliable fish bar

Jack chips in free portion at most reliable fish bar

20 February 2014

What batter way to celebrate the Potato Council’s National Chip Week than with some free chips - today only?

Free parking in town's Outlet

Free parking in town's Outlet

19 February 2014

Shoppers can now browse for longer at the Ashford Designer Outlet which has introduced free parking after 6pm everyday.

Popular store to expand

Popular store to expand

18 February 2014

Work has started at the Dockside Outlet Centre in Chatham which will include the expansion of the home and hobbies store, The Range.

Staff give Waitrose a rousing send-off

Staff give Waitrose a rousing send-off

18 February 2014

After a decade of trading in Dartford, Waitrose is to shut for the final time at 5pm today - and staff were certain it shouldn't go unnoticed.

New technology sees stolen van returned in just four hours

New technology sees stolen van returned in just four hours

15 February 2014

When a builder had his van stolen from outside his house in broad daylight he feared he might never see it again, but he had a trick up his sleeve...

Cosmetics firm made up with department store boost

Cosmetics firm made up with department store boost

14 February 2014

Just a few months after launching, a luxury fashion and beauty company – founded in Kent – is being stocked in John Lewis stores across the UK.

Model maker reckons new chief exec is safe bet

Model maker reckons new chief exec is safe bet

13 February 2014

A former Ladbrokes director will run Hornby from April, ending a long-running succession process after a difficult trading period.

Tesco: Milton Creek site not up for sale

Tesco: Milton Creek site not up for sale

13 February 2014

A year on and it is still unclear what supermarket giant Tesco plans to do with its Sittingbourne site.

Dad’s guitars striking a chord with music lovers

Dad’s guitars striking a chord with music lovers

12 February 2014

His guitars resonated so well with players that even Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler has picked one up.

Sports shop to set up at retail park

Sports shop to set up at retail park

06 February 2014

The next big name to join a £30m shopping development has been revealed.

Team says get in touch with your views about town

Team says get in touch with your views about town

02 February 2014

A group set up to try to improve the fortunes of the town centre is holding a public meeting to get feedback and ideas.

Beer brewed in Dartford is served up in parliament

Beer brewed in Dartford is served up in parliament

29 January 2014

A beer brewed in South Darenth has gone on sale in the Houses of Parliament.

Confidence rising as economy grows

Confidence rising as economy grows

28 January 2014

More businesses in Kent are looking to expand, as figures show the economy is growing at its fastest rate since 2007.

Kiss me Kent... or how we're inspiring the high street catwalks

Kiss me Kent... or how we're inspiring the high street catwalks

27 January 2014

Forget Paris and Milan, one Kent town is fast becoming a fashion mecca.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Northfleet paper mill

Firefighters tackle blaze at Northfleet paper mill

27 January 2014

Around 30 firefighters have been at a Northfleet paper mill after reports of a blaze in the roof this morning.

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