KM Media Group is launching Covered 2018, the handy business directory which became a hit with businesses when it first went in shops across Kent last year.

The free A5 booklet, packed with information on local services and companies, will be available from major supermarkets, at key events throughout the county and doctors’ surgeries.

It can also be found in advertiser showrooms, KM Media Group offices and by post or through a digital page-turning edition.

The directory will be available in five editions covering:

• Canterbury & Thanet
• Medway & Swale
• Maidstone & West Kent
• Gravesend & Dartford
• Ashford/Folkestone & Deal/Dover

More than 100,000 printed copies will be distributed from January, with the online page-turning edition available from mid December.

It was launched amid research from Consumer Catalyst and the Newspaper Society showing 97% of people spend over half of their time within 10 miles of their home.

Some 89% spend more than half of their money within 10 miles of their home.

Neil Webster, commercial director of KM Media Group, said: “We received lots of feedback for Covered this year.

“Next year’s edition will be available in more places and we know that it works well for advertisers.

“The vast majority of people in Kent spend most of the time and their money within 10 miles of their homes.

“As part of our commitment to help businesses grow, and to make Kent a better place to live and work.

“Covered will be extensively advertised in our papers and we think it is a great place for local businesses to promoted themselves in a great environment.”

Advertisers who wish to place a booking or find out more should contact their local KM office or email talktome@thekmgroup.co.uk