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MP: 'We must push ahead with fracking'
31 July 2013An MP has been condemned by opponents of fracking in Kent by saying the government has a duty to allow companies to explore for shale gas.
More young people needed in food production
31 July 2013Farming minister David Heath calls in Kent for more young people to go into food production to meet rising demand
More water pollution checks after inferno
31 July 2013Environment Agency officials are continuing to analyse water supplies near a recycling plant devastated by a huge blaze more than three weeks ago.
Eyesore to go as Dover scheme looks set to be approved
31 July 2013Planners are being asked to give the go-ahead for the redevelopment of the St James’ area of Dover.
Help to Buy scheme boosts sales at new Kent development
31 July 2013Kent developer Hillreed Homes credits the new government Help to Buy scheme for half of sales at its fast-selling new development
Automatic right to shares for Royal Mail staff
30 July 2013Royal Mail staff will be automatically enrolled in share scheme, says Michael Fallon, Business minister and Sevenoaks MP
Knole to get £7.7m lottery cash injection
30 July 2013One of Britain's most historic and complete stately homes is to get a multi-million pounds boost, it's been revealed.
Small firms welcome tribunal changes
30 July 2013Fees have been increased to pursue claims through an employment tribunal
Job-creation group’s record under attack
30 July 2013A councillor has claimed a group set up to bring jobs and investment to Thanet six years ago has failed to create a single role.
Kent animal parks scoop another top award
30 July 2013Carole Thomas, communications manager for Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks has been honoured by VisitKent
Gallery set to welcome millionth visitor
29 July 2013Turner Contemporary, the Margate gallery that has supported 130 jobs and injected £20 million in the economy, poised to welcome one millionth visitor
Trustees from Kent to sort out Kerry Katona's second bankruptcy
29 July 2013Joint trustees from Kent-based accounting firm Reeves have been appointed to Kerry Katona's bankruptcy estate
Man guilty of selling fake bomb detectors
26 July 2013A businessman is facing a long jail sentence after selling useless bomb detectors to security forces around the world in a multi-million pounds fraud.
Jobs on the menu as new restaurants take shape
26 July 2013American-themed diner plus a new KFC franchise to serve up a jobs boost in Medway.
Locate in Kent targets overseas businesses to create jobs
26 July 2013Locate in Kent, the investment promotion group, has appointed three agencies to find foreign companies to move to or expand in the county
Where's our Wonga survey? Mystery of debt report delay
26 July 2013Results of a Wonga-backed survey of debt in Medway are still awaited more than a year after its high-profile launch.
Manston Airport should 'ease congestion at Heathrow and Gatwick'
26 July 2013Bosses at Manston have told the Airports Commission its runway should be a "reliever airport" for congested Heathrow and Gatwick.
Work progressing at £30m Neats Court transformation
25 July 2013A drive-through restaurant and petrol station at the £30m transformation of Neats Court could be open within weeks.
Training is number one priority for business award hopefuls
25 July 2013Meet another firm hoping to win the 2013 Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards.
Redundancies warning in Sheps' logistics switch
25 July 2013Shepherd Neame is transferring its Faversham distribution and warehousing operation
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