

SWANLEY DIRECTOR WINS TOP AWARD
The Chief Executive of a Swanley business has been awarded a top accolade in the Institute of Directors (IoD) London and the South Director of the Year Awards, supported by headline sponsor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. David Byk, CEO of Swan Mill…

MAIDSTONE CLOSER TO SECURING MAJOR NEW HOTEL
Kent’s county town is a major step forward to welcoming a 150-bedroom hotel at Eclipse Park, next to Junction 7 of the M20, after it received full planning permission. Full planning permission for the hotel was granted to Gallagher Properties,…

MANSION HOTEL OPENS AT PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
The Aspinall Foundation, the conservation charity protecting some of the most endangered species in the world, has unveiled the next exciting chapter in its work with the opening of the Mansion Hotel and rebranding the Port Lympne Reserve, near Hythe.…

TOP MARKS AS BRADLEY GROUP PUPIL IS BEST IN THE COUNTRY
A student of The Bradley Group has received the highest marks of anyone across the whole of the UK in the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety. Erica Moore, who works for Amphenol in Whitstable, received 89%…

HERMITAGE COURT IS SUPERIOR CHOICE
Following growing demand for its care and support services, Superior Care is moving its Maidstone office to Hermitage Court, the business park near Barming and close to Junction 5 of the M20. The Whitstable-based company has agreed a 10 year…

KSP WELCOMES ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TO INNOVATION CENTRE
Kent Science Park has welcomed a new tenant to the site in the form of acclaimed artist Laurence Wood. Laurence is an artist, designer and academic, who has been painting for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the…