Companies across the region are feeling more confident of future growth, according to survey.

Friends, family and colleagues will be able to celebrate their achievements as ceremony returns for a second year.

A wasteland which has stood "derelict for decades" could be turned into an eye-catching multi-million pound business park.

A prime site previously earmarked for a £4m steakhouse has been snapped up by German supermarket chain Aldi.

Delight for firm after winning four awards at prestigious event.

A vacant retail unit, which has sat empty for a year after Homebase shut up shop, will soon have new tenants.

Business organisations call on Priti Patel to help them shape future immigration policy.

Infrastructure management giant hopes to encourage positive social change.

Rural business and organisations can still make a bid for the last remaining funds to boost communities.

A town's only Matalan which was at the centre of a huge regeneration plan is to move.

Debenhams has closed its doors after almost half-a-century on a Kent high street - leaving former staff "heartbroken".

An American diner is set to be relaunched as a restaurant selling fried chicken next month.

Permanent replacement for long-serving manager Stephanie Durling is revealed.

Up to 300 workers face losing their jobs after bosses announced they are closing a Kent car parts factory.

Retailer is seeking a last-minute rescue deal to prevent slumping into administration.

Region's leading business awards have been launched with nominations now open - find out how your firm can enter.

Residents have set up a petition against plans for a chain store.

A £25 million revamp of a doomed Debenhams store is expected to get the go-ahead.

Firms are invited to bid for a chunk of huge cash pot to help growth in the region.

Experts says there could be a surge in discrimination cases after a recent high profile ruling that 'ethical veganism' is a philosophical belief.