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'My battle against waves of wasteful EU rules'
08 June 2016Kent MD hits out at European Union red tape as she announces plans to join the Leave campaign...
'Lighten the load so pupils can get down to business'
07 June 2016Kent's Young Enterprise chairman has called on the government to relieve pressures on schools and give them more time to teach about entrepreneurship.
Bottling their success
07 June 2016One couple's journey from making cider in a garden shed to a successful business supplying as far afield as Russia.
Commuter on track for a career change
25 May 2016A woman in Deal has stopped being a commuter and started serving them following the official opening of The Post Room at Deal railway station
It's all about the grape
17 May 2016Hush Heath Estate winemaker Victoria Ash talks about how to make award-winning wine in the Kent countryside.
New owner of Sissinghurst's The Milk House has a lot of bottle
10 May 2016Two years of hard work, investment and ideas are being lapped up by customers of The Milk House in Sissinghurst.
Tasty meat-free food to pop up in Tonbridge
15 April 2016Farmers' markets, catering for events and now a pop-up - vegetarian and vegan food producer The Fat Carrot proves you don't need meat to love food.
Bewl Water brews up a bistro to sail in for
12 April 2016Bewl Water's newly-revamped Boathouse Bistro, overlooking the reservoir, promises fish so fresh it virtually leaps into the pan.
A chef who relishes his feedback
22 March 2016After almost 20 years with Shepherd Neame, head chef at The Sun Inn, Alistair Lycett, talks fast feedback and mentoring others.
New director at theatre
07 March 2016A new theatre director has been appointed for a Kent venue.
A unique take on Kentish cooking
09 February 2016Training in London and growing up in India, chef Dev Biswal brings an international flavour to Kent, using local ingredients.
World of variety in first year as private hire driver
04 February 2016The owner of a private hire service says he has met a lot of interesting people from all over the world during his first year in business
Chef Allan's restaurant reality
26 January 2016A 12-year dream of owning his own London restaurant is now a reality for Kent chef Allan Pickett.
Now’s your chance to try out new gym
07 January 2016A new gym and fitness studio has opened in Deal offering its services free of charge for the first week.
Christmas plans for Sheerness Market
09 October 2015Traders are applying for more Christmas dates for Sheerness Market
Farming and horticulture stars join Kent County Show line-up
24 June 2015BBC Countryfile Adam Henson and intrepid botanist Tom Hart Dyke will be among the stars attending this summer's Kent County Show.
New town centre boss was the 'stand-out' candidate
23 June 2015Maidstone Town Centre Management has appointed Ilsa Butler as its new change co-ordinator for the next year.
Dream comes true as salon opens doors
24 May 2015A Dover woman has opened her door to hair and beauty clients in Whitfield after making her dream a reality.
Entrepreneurs may pitch their business to Richard Branson
27 April 2015Two Kent businesses are just one step away from a face-to-face meeting with billionaire Virgin-boss Sir Richard Branson.
'Encouraging' results for Kent cricket
19 March 2015Earnings are up at Kent County Cricket Club but its boss says the board are frustrated about delays to a lucrative development.
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