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Last-minute shoppers snap up 1p tree deal

Last-minute shoppers snap up 1p tree deal

22 December 2015

A superstore has been spreading some festive cheer as trees of all shapes and sizes are taken home... for a penny!

New store to open at M&S site

New store to open at M&S site

22 December 2015

Good news for Gravesend – and for our campaign to “grow” the town with big name stores and attract more customers here.

UK first puts vineyard in the red

UK first puts vineyard in the red

22 December 2015

A grower has launched the country's first naturally red apple juice.

Car parks full as shoppers bag bargains

Car parks full as shoppers bag bargains

21 December 2015

There are delays around town-centre roads as shoppers rush to complete the last of their Christmas shopping.

Is the Costa too high?

Is the Costa too high?

17 December 2015

Townsfolk split over plans to turn 14th century pub into coffee chain outlet.

Jobs saved at lace maker

Jobs saved at lace maker

16 December 2015

A family-owned maker of tags and tassels has been plucked from administration after a buyer was found, saving nine jobs

What will your business rates cost?

What will your business rates cost?

11 December 2015

New research has mapped out which high streets in Kent will cost more or less to own a shop in two years.

Kent to toast first 'Champagne'

Kent to toast first 'Champagne'

09 December 2015

A Champagne producer has bought more than 170 acres of land in Kent to launch the first vineyard backed by a family from the French region.

Supermarkets help sweeten sales

Supermarkets help sweeten sales

09 December 2015

An ice cream maker has more than doubled its revenues over three years after being stocked in a growing number of supermarket stores.

Losses widen at model maker

Losses widen at model maker

08 December 2015

Toy train company Hornby suffered an increase to pre-tax losses as bosses said it has reached an "important stage" of its transformation.

Medical manufacturer fighting fit

Medical manufacturer fighting fit

07 December 2015

A medical device designer and maker has secured two manufacturing contracts worth £3 million over the next two years.

Design firm's awards

Design firm's awards

07 December 2015

A creative print solutions company took home two prizes at an industry awards.

Apple competition winner’s sweet taste of success

Apple competition winner’s sweet taste of success

06 December 2015

A shopper has named a new Kentish apple – and it comes with love.

Showing small is beautiful

Showing small is beautiful

04 December 2015

Shoppers will be encouraged to visit the local butcher and grocer for Small Business Saturday but has the big campaign made a difference?

Growth gives food for thought

Growth gives food for thought

04 December 2015

Entrepreneur Roger Snelling reveals how he is taking on national competitors with his food wholesale business Q Catering.

New bank to open

New bank to open

04 December 2015

A challenger bank set up after the financial crisis is to open a new branch in Kent, creating about 20 jobs.

Record sales month at car seller

Record sales month at car seller

04 December 2015

A dealership founded more than 25 years ago has continued a stellar year with its third record sales month of 2015.

Christmas?... It's child’s play!

Christmas?... It's child’s play!

03 December 2015

The festive season is a busy time for toy companies but a Kent firm is taking it in its stride.

‘It's not sexy but it’s the biggest arena of human endeavour’

‘It's not sexy but it’s the biggest arena of human endeavour’

03 December 2015

Moving and mixing powder is bigger business than many would think and a centre at a Kent university is a world leader in research.

Profits down a quarter at paper maker

Profits down a quarter at paper maker

03 December 2015

DS Smith, which owns a paper mill in Kent, has revealed a decline in revenues and its bottom line amid challenging market conditions.

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