Research teams in the county have developed a reusable tampon applicator which they believe will appeal to a woman's environmental conscience.

Business owners are calling for police to take action against vandals who targeted shop windows in a town centre smashing spree.

Long serving staff members at a Sainsbury's in Kent celebrate the store's 20th anniversary.

An independent butcher is closing permanently today - the latest victim of a loss in town centre trade.

Motor retailer Lookers is aiming to hire more than 160 apprentices.

Troubled fashion chain New Look has announced proposals to potentially close 60 of its stores, including two in Kent, with the loss of 980 jobs.

Contentious plans to build a new Lidl store have been narrowly rejected by councillors.

The UK's first watchmaking apprenticeship in a generation should be ready to start by the end of the year after firms secured government funding.

Plans for a new superstore being discussed tonight could be scrapped, after planning officers refused to back the project.

A distillery has gained an investment of nearly half a million pounds in a crowdfunding campaign, months after failing in a bid to gain new investors.

A retailer has revealed plans for a huge new retail park including a 50,000 sq ft DIY store alongside five other retail outlets.

The frozen food sector is hotting up with a number of businesses report growing sales as households change the way they eat.

A Kent MP says the cost of our shopping bills items could go up significantly if action is not taken ahead of Brexit.

A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning manufacturer boosted profits despite a fall in sales after a major acquisition.

A crash barrier supplier boosted turnover for the fourth time in five years amid a surge in foreign demand.

A jump in profits put a shine on the annual results of the company behind Arm & Hammer toothpaste.

A global guitar string manufacturer behind the sound of some of the biggest British rock bands is celebrating 60 years since the business’s inception.

Toy giant Toys R Us has collapsed into administration, affecting workers in two stores in Kent.

Electrical retailer Maplin, which has stores across Kent, has gone into administration.

Shoppers queued in freezing temperatures to be the first into a new pound store in Kent.