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Ramblin' Man firm goes into liquidation

Ramblin' Man firm goes into liquidation

02 October 2015

The company behind a Kent festival - which attracted the likes of Marillion and The Scorpions - has gone into liquidation.

Beer and bedrooms after refurb

Beer and bedrooms after refurb

02 October 2015

Following a £1.5 million expansion, a busy pub is set to become Medway's newest hotel.

A 'perfick' score for Pop Larkin's farm

A 'perfick' score for Pop Larkin's farm

01 October 2015

The farm where the hit TV show Darling Buds of May was filmed has won a five star award for its self-catering accommodation.

Call centre jobs at risk

Call centre jobs at risk

01 October 2015

Workers at a call centre are facing redundancy as bosses look to move towards online customer service.

Chippies’ cod comeback relief

Chippies’ cod comeback relief

01 October 2015

Fish and chip shops are glad cod is back on the menu after it was taken off environmentalists' "fish to avoid" list for the first time in a decade.

The top idea that managed a fortune

The top idea that managed a fortune

01 October 2015

Five years ago in the spare bedroom of their family home, two brothers started a luxury villa business that today manages property worth over £3.2bn.

London Paramount opening date pushed back... again

London Paramount opening date pushed back... again

30 September 2015

A huge entertainment complex set to be built in Kent has had its opening date pushed back for the second time since plans were announced.

Ship-shape profits prompts cash splash

Ship-shape profits prompts cash splash

30 September 2015

Over 50s holiday group Saga is to buy two new cruise ships after revealing a growth in trading and pre-tax profits.

Kitchen fire cafe is back in business

Kitchen fire cafe is back in business

30 September 2015

A cafe owner is delighted his business has risen from the ashes after fire ripped through it last month.

Jobs 'threatened by theme park'

Jobs 'threatened by theme park'

29 September 2015

Small business bosses are campaigning against feared job losses if their companies are forced to move by a future Paramount entertainment resort.

Beach volleyball stadium plan blocked

Beach volleyball stadium plan blocked

28 September 2015

A developer believes council red tape cost a town its chance to have its own international beach volleyball stadium.

New town museum gets £2m funding

New town museum gets £2m funding

28 September 2015

Funding for a brand new museum at the heart of Folkestone has been given the go-ahead today.

Seafront flats plan for snooker club

Seafront flats plan for snooker club

27 September 2015

Developers hope to demolish a beachfront snooker and pool club to make way for luxury apartments and a new wine bar.

Achieving goals on and off the pitch

Achieving goals on and off the pitch

25 September 2015

A Kent football club is soaring up the leagues but has found success brings new financial headaches.

Neats Court pub plans latest

Neats Court pub plans latest

23 September 2015

Ambitious plans by Marston's Breweries for a new outlet on the Island have been revealed.

Hotels the key to good year for pub firm

Hotels the key to good year for pub firm

23 September 2015

Beer maker Shepherd Neame has seen profits jump more than a fifth as investments in its bars and hotels have begun to pay off.

Club's 6am licence bid thrown out

Club's 6am licence bid thrown out

22 September 2015

The owner of a popular club has failed in an attempt to extend opening times to 6am on weekends.

Perfect holidays begin at home for father and daughter

Perfect holidays begin at home for father and daughter

21 September 2015

A family with a passion for travel has set up a new online business offering hassle-free tailored holidays with a personal touch.

New offers at travel firm as Paul joins operator’s team

New offers at travel firm as Paul joins operator’s team

21 September 2015

A new member of staff has joined the team at Bayliss Executive Travel, marking the introduction of day trips and UK and European holidays.

Cinema giant signs up to £46m revamp

Cinema giant signs up to £46m revamp

18 September 2015

The £46 million first phase of a town centre regeneration has had a major boost - with a cinema operator joining the project.

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