Management guidance for Number Ten?
Kent author Tracy-Anne Barker at the launch of her new book in Canterbury The Kent author of a new book on management joked about sending a copy to former Prime…
Dover District Council scoops top award for Solar Ice Cream
Dover District Council (DDC) has been recognised by the Federation of Small Businesses for its business support grants programme which included an ice cream manufacturer using solar panels to power…
Sunak Government must help Kent farmers and rural businesses
With Rishi Sunak confirmed as the new Prime Minister, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has renewed its calls for the Government to commit to a proper plan to…
Maidstone joins together to spruce up town centre
Local businesses, charities and organisations joined together with Maidstone Borough Council to clean up the town centre on Thursday 6 October Photo: Maidstone Borough Council As part of the Council’s…
Sad day for Folkestone as sole Angling shop casts its last line
Folkestone Angling shop on its last day Photo: Ray Duff – By Ray Duff: Saturday saw the sad demise of the last small shop in Folkestone to serve the local…
Liz Truss risks losing the hearts and minds of millions of rural voters say CLA
The UK’s new Prime Minister has been warned of the challenges faced by rural businesses. Commenting on Liz Truss MP being announced as the next Prime Minister, Country Land and…
Dover MP calls on government to ensure UK laws are strong enough after P&O Ferries ‘scandal’
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke – written to the Business Secretary and Transport Secretary Following news last week that P&O Ferries will not face criminal proceedings after it sacked almost 800…
Dover Boulogne cross-channel catamaran service begins trials
A new green cross-channel ferry service is due to launch in September 2022, taking passengers across the Channel via fast commercial sailing catamarans. SailLink will shortly be transiting passengers between…
High hopes of flying returns to Manston Airport after government grant approval
On Thursday 18 August, the Secretary of State announced that the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Manston Airport site has been approved. The application was submitted by Riveroak Strategic…
Dover Artisan Market launches at Big Summer Party
A new market showcasing local food and crafts launches on Saturday, 20 August 2022 as part of the ‘Big Summer Party’ marking the grand opening of Dover’s new-look Market Square.…