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Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row
18 September 2013A fashion retailer with several stores in Kent is being criticised for selling revealing clothing to girls as young as eight.
"Drilling could lead to fracking" say protesters
18 September 2013Protesters are holding a public meeting on Thursday evening to voice their concern about plans to drill for coal and gas on the outskirts of Dover.
The beasts from the East
18 September 2013Fleets of 747s carrying cargo headed for Saudi Arabia are set to land at a Kent airport.
Trader admits selling fake goods
18 September 2013A Medway man has pleaded guilty to selling almost £6k of counterfeit clothing at a gypsy horse fair.
Small firms taking on more staff
18 September 2013Business leaders say a boost in staff levels in small businesses shows "growing confidence".
Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'
18 September 2013A council has been criticised for launching efforts to woo a new ferry company to its port as it is still owed money by its troubled former operator.
Fencing firm moves with the times
18 September 2013For 85 years, Meopham Fencing Works has maintained a successful business as a fencing contractor and material supplier.
The vets loved by pets
18 September 2013Pilgrims, in Essex Road, Dartford, was founded in 1999 by Graham Hines and is our latest business award nominee...
The car salesman who give up their payouts
17 September 2013Staff at a dealership donated their commissions to Kent Air Ambulance, raising big money for the charity.
Sandwich may get a Waitrose
17 September 2013Plans for a Waitrose shop and new doctors surgery in Sandwich will go on show at a public exhibition on Thursday.
Payday loan sites blocked at libraries
17 September 2013Payday lender websites have been blocked on all Medway Council computers - including those at libraries - amid increasing fears of spiralling debt.
Recruitment drive for festive mail
17 September 2013Royal Mail looking to take on more than 200 extra staff in time for Christmas at its Medway centre.
Cheap tickets aimed at luring students
17 September 2013A Kent theatre is launching a scheme to get 16 to 26-year-olds through its doors.
200 jobs in pipeline as Indian-based firm plans Kent expansion
16 September 2013East Kent has scored a massive coup as a pharmaceutical giant eyes a Discovery Park move.
HS1 to invest in tourism group
16 September 2013Kent's high speed rail operator is to become a partner of a not-for-profit group promoting the county.
Off: Medway and Darent Valley hospital merger abandoned
16 September 2013A huge merger of Medway and Darent Valley hospital trusts has been called off.
Bathroom firm seeks HQ move
16 September 2013Crosswater Holdings and developer Prologis submitted a planning application to Dartford council for a new headquarters at The Bridge business park.
Could our libraries be privatised?
16 September 2013Libraries and care homes could be first in line for privatisation in a major shake-up.
Cheers: Paving the way for new pub
15 September 2013Building work starts on pub and restaurant plan with the promise on 30 full-time jobs.
Multi-million plan for hotel on Margate seafront
13 September 2013A stunning vision has been unveiled of a multi-million pound hotel and apartment development to regenerate Margate’s historic seafront.
