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Kent blackberry farmer to appear in TV ad

Kent blackberry farmer to appear in TV ad

06 September 2021

A fourth generation farmer from Kent is set to appear in a four part TV advert for Marks and Spencer.

IoD puts its faith in top team

IoD puts its faith in top team

19 August 2021

A leading business organisation has appointed its latest ambassador for the county.

All female team take on trade roles

All female team take on trade roles

20 July 2021

A property developer has hired an all female team of trade workers to encourage more women into male-dominated roles.

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'We just did what everyone else would have done'

'We just did what everyone else would have done'

16 July 2021

A restaurant owner who gave free food to emergency crews tackling a huge nightclub fire has earned praise from a celebrity baker.

Almost 105,000 EU citizens can stay in Kent under post-Brexit scheme

Almost 105,000 EU citizens can stay in Kent under post-Brexit scheme

01 July 2021

More than 100,000 EU citizens living and working in the county have successfully applied to remain in the UK following Brexit.

'We turned a negative into a positive'

'We turned a negative into a positive'

02 June 2021

Women entrepreneurs in the county have got together to toast their survival and success during the Covid lockdowns.

KEiBA 2021: Enter your firm today!

KEiBA 2021: Enter your firm today!

19 May 2021

The region's most prestigious business awards are back for 2021 and nominations open today.

Town's biggest deal ever

Town's biggest deal ever

13 May 2021

Faversham Town have clinched the biggest sponsorship deal in their history.

Dad and son's food delivery service rises and rises

Dad and son's food delivery service rises and rises

11 May 2021

A father and son delivery business, which started providing baked goods to people's doorsteps during the pandemic, is on a roll.

Woman wins £14k payout after boss said 'I'm too busy' to sort maternity

Woman wins £14k payout after boss said 'I'm too busy' to sort maternity

10 May 2021

A pregnant woman who was sacked for 'low attendance' after asking her boss for time off due to illness has been awarded a five figure payout.

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Charity appoints new director of fundraising

Charity appoints new director of fundraising

10 May 2021

Demelza Children's Hospice has appointed a new director of fundraising and marketing to boost post-pandemic income.

Kent businesswoman who left school at 15 now owns 16th century hotel

Kent businesswoman who left school at 15 now owns 16th century hotel

10 May 2021

A mum-of-two who quit school at 15 is about to reopen a 16th century coaching inn after a multimillion-pound investment.

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Monsters help ease pandemic pressures for children

Monsters help ease pandemic pressures for children

04 May 2021

A mum who brought her son's drawing of a friendly monster to life has created dozens more for children to help them cope with lockdown pressures.

Joy as widower's 60-year milk delivery streak can continue

Joy as widower's 60-year milk delivery streak can continue

21 April 2021

A milk man has offered to deliver the dairy product to a 93-year-old man, after the widower's supplier moved to an online only service.

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'Most cyber attacks on Kent businesses are from Russia and China'

'Most cyber attacks on Kent businesses are from Russia and China'

21 April 2021

Small businesses are most at risk of online attacks originating from eastern countries, according to a Kent cyber security expert.

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Council employed 29 staff earning more than £100k

Council employed 29 staff earning more than £100k

07 April 2021

Kent County Council had 29 senior staff on its books earning more than £100,000 according to an annual survey.

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'Let me entertain you!'

'Let me entertain you!'

03 April 2021

Following a year without live music, the touring accountant for Robbie Williams, Radiohead and Nick Cave can't wait to get back on the road.

Is this the future of office working?

Is this the future of office working?

31 March 2021

With some businesses making a permanent move to home working, the boss of a shared workspace firm predicts an influx of people craving an office.

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Businessman uses billboard to slate MP over litter

Businessman uses billboard to slate MP over litter

22 March 2021

A giant mobile billboard has been touring a borough's "filthy and littered" streets in an attempt to shame those in authority into action.

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The battle for County Hall

The battle for County Hall

22 March 2021

As we lurch out of lockdown there's a key vote on the horizon - here's everything you need to know about the council elections.

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