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 Hospital director quits £130k role

Hospital director quits £130k role

11 October 2013

A top director has left a major hospital in the wake of a damning report.

Port's acting chief executive is confirmed as the boss

Port's acting chief executive is confirmed as the boss

09 October 2013

Tim Waggott has been confirmed as chief executive of the Port of Dover.

Managers roll up their sleeves and get back to basics on the buses

Managers roll up their sleeves and get back to basics on the buses

09 October 2013

Two managers with the Stagecoach bus company in Dover have gone back to basics this week as part of the National Customer Service Week.

Dedication pays off with gold award

Dedication pays off with gold award

07 October 2013

The managing director of a Sheppey firm has been recognised for his hard work and dedication.

"Never a better time" to join Kent's digital industry

"Never a better time" to join Kent's digital industry

03 October 2013

Folkestone and Hythe MP Damian Collins pledges to champion the county's digital industry at the second Digital in Kent event

Lonely beginning led to creation of busy portfolio

Lonely beginning led to creation of busy portfolio

21 September 2013

Meet the latest entry to the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards...

On faster track for physiotherapy

On faster track for physiotherapy

20 September 2013

Meet the latest entry to the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards...

Sprucing up Folkestone

Sprucing up Folkestone

19 September 2013

You may have seen him around the town. Well, he's Peter Phillips, Folkestone's first Town Sprucer. But more money is needed for scheme to continue.

Local player with high-tech edge

Local player with high-tech edge

19 September 2013

Over the past 11 years, Amax Estates and Property Services has become an important part of Gravesend’s commercial sector.

Fencing firm moves with the times

Fencing firm moves with the times

18 September 2013

For 85 years, Meopham Fencing Works has maintained a successful business as a fencing contractor and material supplier.

The vets loved by pets

The vets loved by pets

18 September 2013

Pilgrims, in Essex Road, Dartford, was founded in 1999 by Graham Hines and is our latest business award nominee...

Sweet success for The Fudge Man

Sweet success for The Fudge Man

11 September 2013

A Dover man who makes and sells fudge at a market in the town is celebrating after being awarded two gold stars in a national competition.

Apprentice star suffers ticket sales blow

Apprentice star suffers ticket sales blow

05 September 2013

A winner of The Apprentice was forced to swap leading jazz and soul artists for tribute acts because of poor ticket sales at an entertainment event.

Garage owner Bob had reputation for honesty and quality

Garage owner Bob had reputation for honesty and quality

22 August 2013

A well-known businessman has died at the age of 74, leaving his company in the hands of his son and grandson.

Secret of why this garage has kept its customers

Secret of why this garage has kept its customers

22 August 2013

A garage is hoping to win this year’s Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards, supported by the Messenger.

Promotion for property law expert who built own home

Promotion for property law expert who built own home

05 August 2013

Property law expert who built own home has been promoted by law firm

Boyband are suited and booted by Kent tailoring firm

Boyband are suited and booted by Kent tailoring firm

01 August 2013

Three piece vocal group Blake visited T.M.Lewin at Bluewater to be fitted for new suits ahead of their performance at the centre's Glow arena

Kent animal parks scoop another top award

Kent animal parks scoop another top award

30 July 2013

Carole Thomas, communications manager for Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks has been honoured by VisitKent

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

Uni appoints replacement for boss it forced to quit

Uni appoints replacement for boss it forced to quit

26 June 2013

Canterbury Christ Church University has finally replaced former vice-chancellor Robin Baker, whose resignation last year is still shrouded in secrecy.

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