Free Wi-Fi set to welcome back visitors and boost businesses in Canterbury
Free Wi-Fi is now live across the city centre in a project that will play a major role in welcoming back shoppers, tourists and those wanting a drink or bite…
Lorries back using M20 to Dover as Manston is stood down
From Sunday 21 March 2021, freight travelling to the Port can travel straight down the M20 motorway using a dedicated lane for Dover rather than being redirected to Manston, as…
Farmers and rural businesses association give thumbs up to criminalising unapproved encampments
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has responded to the announcement by the Home Secretary that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to…
£2million business centre in New Romney takes shape
A major milestone has been reached with the foundations being installed for the new business centre in New Romney. Breem Construction, the contractors building the Mountfield Road centre, began the…
Dreamland sale success
A report published on Monday 22 February has confirmed that Thanet council has achieved the sale of Dreamland and settled all Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) compensation claims. Following the purchase…
Ashford shop’s ‘Breath of bright, rainbow-coloured air’ lifts national award
Made in Ashford, the community-led craft shop in Park Mall, Ashford, has won The Good Retail Awards’ Retail District award for 2021. Photo above shows The Good Retail Award Retail…
Post-Brexit traffic flowing smoothly through Port of Dover say bosses
A month on since the end of the Brexit transition period, the Port of Dover is already welcoming over 90% of the freight traffic volumes typical of this time of…
Empty Folkestone town centre building transformed into business hub
A building, pictured above, which has stood empty for more than a decade is being transformed into a business hub thanks to the support of the Folkestone Community Works programme.…
Businesses need to be creative with solutions to protect staff mental wellbeing says Kent law firm
Tessa Robinson – Furley Page With businesses across the county adjusting to the realities of lockdown, an employment law specialist with Kent legal firm Furley Page has called on employers…
Supreme Court ruling offers lifeline for thousands of Kent businesses
A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court was handed down which will present a lifeline to thousands of businesses affected by Covid-19 who will now be able to claim under…