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Digital skills shortage means firms 'left behind'

Digital skills shortage means firms 'left behind'

13 December 2017

The economy is under threat from a “black hole” in technical and digital skills as the UK heads towards Brexit, small business campaigners claim.

Dating app hopes to pick up £100k

Dating app hopes to pick up £100k

11 December 2017

An online singles company designed to combat the “click-and-collect” culture of rivals is looking for £100,000 of investment.

Stuttering start for Kent's rival to Bitcoin

Stuttering start for Kent's rival to Bitcoin

07 December 2017

A start-up which aimed to launch a rival to Bitcoin has suffered a barrage of criticism from frustrated users after allegations it had been “hacked”.

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BBC to fund two KM Group reporters

BBC to fund two KM Group reporters

07 December 2017

One of the world's biggest news organisations is to fund democracy reporters for local media organisations, including the KM Group.

Packaging designer wraps up award for fourth year

Packaging designer wraps up award for fourth year

04 December 2017

A design agency which counts model maker Hornby among its clients picked up an award for its packaging for the fourth straight year.

How Peter Pan show almost ended in Neverland

How Peter Pan show almost ended in Neverland

04 December 2017

Panto wars have descended on the county as a disagreement leaves a bitter taste between two productions in the same town.

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Pair awarded for success after head-on collision

Pair awarded for success after head-on collision

01 December 2017

A husband and wife who grew their business together despite treatment following a serious car crash have been awarded for triumphing over adversity.

Union slams print bosses 'in hiding'

Union slams print bosses 'in hiding'

24 November 2017

A union has criticised bosses of a historic printing firm which closed suddenly last week, saying staff are still unaware if they will be paid.

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Laser company sets world record

Laser company sets world record

21 November 2017

A special effects business hired by Queen and Kylie Minogue has set a world record for the largest laser show at an event in Las Vegas.

Rescued print firm in shock closure

Rescued print firm in shock closure

17 November 2017

One of Kent’s oldest printing companies, rescued from administration earlier this year, shut its doors for good today.

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Laser show to light up Vegas

Laser show to light up Vegas

15 November 2017

A laser system company which has lit up concerts for Queen and Metallica is planning a world record light show in Las Vegas after securing funding.

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Kent on Sunday to close

Kent on Sunday to close

10 November 2017

Weekly free newspaper Kent on Sunday is to close at the end of the month, blaming a “challenging period” for the industry.

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Festive shopping from the sofa

Festive shopping from the sofa

09 November 2017

Shoppers will be able to dodge the queues this Christmas after a shopping centre launched an online portal giving access to millions of its products.

Agency secures Google deal

Agency secures Google deal

08 November 2017

An award-winning entrepreneur revealed his company has begun writing content for Google as he opened a business exhibition in the county.

Housebuilding starts on former KM HQ

Housebuilding starts on former KM HQ

07 November 2017

Work has begun on the redevelopment of the former headquarters of the KM Group, which is being turned into 12 homes.

Huge audience growth for kmfm

Huge audience growth for kmfm

26 October 2017

The number of people listening to radio station kmfm has soared by 13,000, new figures have revealed.

We've got it Covered

We've got it Covered

25 October 2017

KM Media Group is launching Covered 2018, the handy business directory which has become a hit with businesses.

Part of the city's fabric for three centuries

Part of the city's fabric for three centuries

12 October 2017

Since 1717 the Kentish Gazette has stood side by side with the people, to become one of the country's oldest surviving publications. Here's its story.

Google pops in to give residents digital advice

Google pops in to give residents digital advice

06 October 2017

Businesses and residents will be involved in workshops led by Google staff to boost their digital skills to boost business.

Kent's Apprentice hopeful: 'I wanted to win'

Kent's Apprentice hopeful: 'I wanted to win'

05 October 2017

Kent's Apprentice contestant Danny Grant has spoken about his early exit from the show, and the surreal experience of watching himself on television.

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