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Worst levels of bullying at university

Worst levels of bullying at university

05 July 2013

One in five employees at Canterbury Christ Church university are "always or often" the victims of workplace bullying, a damning report has revealed.

 Sweet celebrations for port on terminal’s 60th anniversary

Sweet celebrations for port on terminal’s 60th anniversary

04 July 2013

Cupcakes were at the centre of the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the car ferry terminal at Dover's Eastern Docks.

Kent company named Accountancy Firm of the Year

Kent company named Accountancy Firm of the Year

04 July 2013

Reeves takes national accolade at glittering awards ceremony in Mayfair

Prime Minister opens London Array wind farm

Prime Minister opens London Array wind farm

04 July 2013

David Cameron officially opened the world's largest wind farm, declaring it a 'huge privilege'.

SPECIAL REPORT: Still moving forward after 150 years

SPECIAL REPORT: Still moving forward after 150 years

04 July 2013

Beck & Pollitzer Engineering, the Dartford-based machinery moving and installation specialist firm, celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.

Raise your glasses to the British pint

Raise your glasses to the British pint

04 July 2013

With the brewing industry stuck between a rock and a hard place, campaigners take action at the White Cliffs

Seafront office – OK, or an eyesore?

Seafront office – OK, or an eyesore?

04 July 2013

Opinions over whether a seafront office should be allowed to remain temporarily were aired during a site visit.

Battle lines drawn in crossing debate

Battle lines drawn in crossing debate

04 July 2013

Hundreds are expected to gather tonight to hear plans for a new Thames crossing - as Gravesham residents argue one option will devastate the town.

Protest for 'Cameron visit'

Protest for 'Cameron visit'

04 July 2013

Anti-cuts campaigners are protesting outside the Turner Contemporary this morning ahead of an expected visit by Prime Minister David Cameron.

Ex-army woman is new John Lewis boss

Ex-army woman is new John Lewis boss

03 July 2013

A former army officer has been appointed as the branch manager of the John Lewis store being built in Ashford

Billionaire's plaything up for sale... for £21m!

Billionaire's plaything up for sale... for £21m!

03 July 2013

A luxury yacht moored at Chatham Docks that once hosted the likes of JFK, Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra is up for sale.

Businessman 'sold fake bomb detectors'

Businessman 'sold fake bomb detectors'

03 July 2013

A man created a company with a £3million annual turnover by selling homemade bomb detectors to security forces that did not work, jurors heard.

Car remanufacturer to create apprenticeships

Car remanufacturer to create apprenticeships

03 July 2013

Rochester company BBA Reman, which is based in Stirling Park, Laker Road, is recruiting 10 apprentices.

Cinema's return to former splendour

Cinema's return to former splendour

02 July 2013

Ambitious plans to reopen the iconic Regent on Deal seafront have been completed, three years after the building was bought by two businessmen.

Deal is getting a cinema

Deal is getting a cinema

02 July 2013

Ambitious plans to reopen the iconic Regent on Deal seafront have been completed.

House prices on the up

House prices on the up

02 July 2013

More evidence of a resurgent property market as monthly figures show another increase

New berth sails into place

New berth sails into place

02 July 2013

Sections of the new berth, which have been under construction at the former hoverport, have been lifted and transported across Dover Harbour.

Lorry boss banned for 'appalling' safety record

Lorry boss banned for 'appalling' safety record

02 July 2013

A lorry firm director has been banned indefinitely after flouting a catalogue of safety laws... in one of the worst cases seen by a commissioner.

In this week's Kent Business

In this week's Kent Business

02 July 2013

Inside your local KM Group newspaper this week.

Postal boss steals £20k from mail

Postal boss steals £20k from mail

02 July 2013

A crooked Royal Mail manager has been jailed for stealing cash and goods worth £20,000 by opening mail in his office.

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