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Quay car park closure could cripple Sandwich trade

Quay car park closure could cripple Sandwich trade

09 October 2013

Traders fear their businesses could face losses as disruptive works to reduce flood risks begin on the Quay in Sandwich.

Put people on the career ladder

Put people on the career ladder

08 October 2013

Kent Business is launching the Kick Start Kent campaign, showing how companies and workers can benefit from apprenticeships.

Where to find coffee, beer, clothes and planes?

Where to find coffee, beer, clothes and planes?

08 October 2013

Four new businesses are opening on the same street this month.

Aldi to open new store in Herne Bay

Aldi to open new store in Herne Bay

03 October 2013

The budget chain will build a supermarket on the Kings Road car park site next to rivals Morrisons

New blogger focus as brewer pulls out of Kent Media Awards

New blogger focus as brewer pulls out of Kent Media Awards

02 October 2013

Shepherd Neame has decided not to sponsor the county's top journalism ceremony after 25 years, saying it wants to concentrate investment on bloggers.

First look at new John Lewis store

First look at new John Lewis store

01 October 2013

Reporters were given a sneak peek inside a new £7m outlet due to open next month.

School uniform sales are a rip-off says shopkeeper

School uniform sales are a rip-off says shopkeeper

28 September 2013

Shop puts up large banner saying “RIP OFF School Uniform Campaign” and plans to display the name of a different school every two weeks.

We’ve lost our business, our savings and our home

We’ve lost our business, our savings and our home

27 September 2013

Michael Savell, 64, and his wife Maureen, 61, ran the Balloon Workshop in Gravesend but a lack of trade has finally forced them to close.

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...

Illegal tobacco fear over move to plain packaging

Illegal tobacco fear over move to plain packaging

18 September 2013

A retailer from Dartford says the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes could lead to a rise in illegal and counterfeit smoking products.

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

18 September 2013

A fashion retailer with several stores in Kent is being criticised for selling revealing clothing to girls as young as eight.

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.

Bathroom firm seeks HQ move

Bathroom firm seeks HQ move

16 September 2013

Crosswater Holdings and developer Prologis submitted a planning application to Dartford council for a new headquarters at The Bridge business park.

Model shop closes as firm folds

Model shop closes as firm folds

13 September 2013

Another blow for the High Street as Medway shop The Signal Box reaches the end of the line.

Kent businesses invited to attend new Christmas event

Kent businesses invited to attend new Christmas event

10 September 2013

Margate's Turner Contemporary is calling for Kent artists and makers to sell their work at festive retail event Made Contemporary

Celebrating 100 years of town centre trading

Celebrating 100 years of town centre trading

07 September 2013

A familiar landmark in Gravesend town centre marks its centenary in a three-day extravaganza.

85 jobs if Dunelm Mill store given the go-ahead

85 jobs if Dunelm Mill store given the go-ahead

06 September 2013

The interiors retailer has applied for planning permission to convert a former Comet.

Town centre plans get go-ahead... after just 11 years!

Town centre plans get go-ahead... after just 11 years!

06 September 2013

Tesco's dreams of transforming the centre of Dartford have finally got off the drawing board... more than a decade after the first application.

Pop-up culture brings boost hope for shops

Pop-up culture brings boost hope for shops

23 August 2013

PopUp Britain, a scheme to give new online businesses a high street presence, is coming to Ashford's Park Mall.

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