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Kent college building on Olympic legacy

Kent college building on Olympic legacy

22 May 2013

New multi-million pound equestrian centre riding on the back of London 2012

River crossing bill could reach £5bn

River crossing bill could reach £5bn

22 May 2013

Options for a new River Thames road crossing include a scheme that would pass through "environmentally sensitive areas" and could reach £5bn

Commuters warned of rail chaos

Commuters warned of rail chaos

22 May 2013

Kent rail passengers have been warned to expect serious disruption on services to and from London... for up to two years.

Huge rush for jobs at new Tesco

Huge rush for jobs at new Tesco

22 May 2013

A controversial Tesco Express store will open next month – and more than 450 people have applied for the 19 jobs on offer.

FSB calls for action on cyber security

FSB calls for action on cyber security

21 May 2013

Small firms have been urged to take more precautions against cyber crime which could be costing them each up to £4,000 a year

Kent sell naming rights to St Lawrence Ground

Kent sell naming rights to St Lawrence Ground

21 May 2013

Kent have revealed what the new name for the St Lawrence Ground will be.

Paramount Park could be scuppered by new crossing plan

Paramount Park could be scuppered by new crossing plan

21 May 2013

The man behind Paramount Park has warned a new river crossing could ruin plans for the Disney-style resort as the government unveiled its plans.

Kent Savers boosted by credit union

Kent Savers boosted by credit union

21 May 2013

Kent financial co-operative signs up for £38 million project to help savers on low incomes

Celebrity magic boosts country castle

Celebrity magic boosts country castle

21 May 2013

Kent brides are flocking to book tucked away Chiddingstone Castle after X Factor host Dermot O'Leary and his bride held their reception there.

Firm facing battle over asbestos depot plan

Firm facing battle over asbestos depot plan

21 May 2013

A firm bidding to build an asbestos depot is facing a backlash from residents living near the proposed site.

Toast of the Weald

Toast of the Weald

21 May 2013

Hush Heath Winery in Staplehurst - a producer of celebrated sparkling wines - is set to open to the public

Trevor Sturgess to retire as KM Group business editor

Trevor Sturgess to retire as KM Group business editor

20 May 2013

The KM Group's award-winning business editor Trevor Sturgess is to retire after 26 years with the company.

World class success for Chapel Down Winery

World class success for Chapel Down Winery

20 May 2013

Tenterden-based Chapel Down took home three gold medals and a prestigious ‘best in class’ trophy at the international Decanter World Wine Awards 2013

Managing director jailed for tax offences

Managing director jailed for tax offences

20 May 2013

The managing director of a clothing chain with branches across Kent has been jailed after failing to pay his VAT in full and pocketing £68,000 in tax

The leafy Kent borough paying more income tax than the big cities in the North

The leafy Kent borough paying more income tax than the big cities in the North

20 May 2013

Residents in one part of the county are forking out an average of £7,000 in tax a year - putting it among the UK's top 10.

The leafy Kent borough paying more income tax than the big cities in the North

The leafy Kent borough paying more income tax than the big cities in the North

20 May 2013

Residents in one part of the county are forking out an average of £7,000 tax a year - putting it among the UK's top 10

Consultation underway over water resource plan

Consultation underway over water resource plan

20 May 2013

Southern Water has today launched a three month consultation on a plan setting out its long-term objectives.

Financial advisors hit right note at Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre

Financial advisors hit right note at Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre

20 May 2013

Canterbury-based firm Pharon Independent Financial Advisers Limited is to support the Philharmonia Orchestra’s next three seasons at the Marlowe.

Haulage firm issues warning over petrol price discrepancy

Haulage firm issues warning over petrol price discrepancy

20 May 2013

A survey has shown a huge variance in petrol prices in the county. There was a difference of nearly 10p a litre in fuel sold at neighbouring sites.

Pawnbroker hits back at criticism of high-interest loans

Pawnbroker hits back at criticism of high-interest loans

20 May 2013

A pawnbroker whose firm was criticised for comparing gold with sweets has hit back saying that they provided a service for those in debt.

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