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Southeastern to run rail services until 2018

A new franchise to run rail services in Medway and Kent has been put back until 2018 – meaning Southeastern will continue to run them for years.

Sharp rise in firms looking to locate in East Kent

Financial incentives and a £200,000 promotional campaign have sparked a steep rise in inquiries from firms interested in creating jobs in East Kent.

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TransEuropa Ferries goes into administration

TransEuropa Ferries, the firm that runs the passenger and freight route between Ramsgate and Ostend, has gone into administration.

Showroom plan for former restaurant site

Plans have been submitted to transform a former eatery into a car showroom.

County show blow

Kent County Council has pulled out of exhibiting at this summer's Kent County Show, citing cost as a reason.

Shock as KCC pulls out of Kent County Show

Kent County Council has pulled out of exhibiting at this summer’s Kent County Show, claiming it cannot afford a stand.

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Eurotunnel sees revenues rise

Eurotunnel has hiked first quarter revenue by 8% despite harsh winter weather hitting freight traffic.

Hollywood star backs culture bid

Hollywood heartthrob Orlando Bloom has added a touch of star appeal to east Kent's campaign to become UK City of Culture in 2017.

Thousands flock to Kent 2020

Thousands of visitors flocked to the county’s biggest business show of the year - Kent 2020 Live.

Chatham Historic Dockyard to host manufacturing expo

The county’s biggest industrial show takes place in Chatham’s Historic Dockyard on July 10.

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Lending scheme

Orlando Bloom

Eurotunnel sales