ALL CHANGE AT MANSTON FOR BRITISH AIRWAYS TRAINING
Manston Airport waved farewell to the British Airways A380 yesterday (Monday, July 29) and welcomed the airline’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to continue a period of training for pilots, flight crew and cabin staff. The 787-8 can accommodate 214 passengers…
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ARDO UK TAKES ON EIGHT NEW MEMBERS OF STAFF
Frozen fruit and vegetable specialist Ardo UK has added eight new recruits to its growing workforce. Vanessa Zola, Collin Slater, Oliver Mulcahy, Andy Lane, Russell Carr, Susan Butcher, Gosia Wisniewska and Scott Morgan have joined the Charing-based business in quick…
PARTY CELEBRATES SUCCESS IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
Leading representatives of Kent’s tourism industry gathered to celebrate their success in promoting the county as a visitor destination, contributing £3.4 billion to the local economy, and to pay tribute to outstanding individuals and organisations across the sector. Friends and…
ROCHESTER BASED HAND ON HEART ARTS CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY
Hand on Heart Arts – the Rochester-based creative arts company – celebrates its one year anniversary this month, with the pioneering organisation planning to host a musical event in Medway to mark its milestone year. Hand on Heart Arts Ltd was conceived…
MANSTON OFFERS RUNWAY RELIEF TO LONDON AIRPORTS
Making the best use of Manston’s existing runway, officially designating it as a ‘reliever airport’ for Heathrow and Gatwick, and reducing Air Passenger Duty for regional airports, would help support the growth of the Kent airport, according to its operators,…
CRIPPS HARRIES HALL AND VERTEX LAW TO MERGE
Two of Kent’s best-known law firms – ‘rising star’ Vertex Law LLP and ‘powerhouse’ Cripps Harries Hall LLP – have announced that they will be merging at the end of September 2013. The combined strength of the two firms creates…
JOHN LEWIS AT HOME ASHFORD SEEKS LOCAL RETAIL TALENT
125 jobs available at new multi-million pound shop A drive to recruit sales assistants and specialist advisers to work at the new John Lewis at home Ashford started today. The retailer is on the hunt for around 125 new Partners…
BUILDING BEGINS AT MANSTON BUSINESS PARK
A new home for small businesses being built in Thanet will provide 16,000 sq ft of space for local start-ups and growing companies, thanks to a landmark deal concluded by East Kent Opportunities. Groundworks on the site known as Elevation…
TOP 5 LOCATIONS FOR A BUSINESS BREAKFAST IN LONDON
With more and more restaurants now paying attention to their morning menu, it’s now extremely common for city-bound workers to meet for breakfast to kick start the working day. Whether you’re looking to impress a client, secure an important deal…
KENT SCIENCE PARK CHAMPIONING GREEN ENERGY
As increasing emphasis is put on the state of the environment, Kent Science Park (KSP) has committed to doing its part having opted to purchase all the electricity used on site from renewable sources. KSP follows in the footsteps of…
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DARTFORD BASED PINDEN SKIP HIRE EXPANDS INTO MAIDSTONE
Pinden Ltd, a long-established skip hire and recycling business based in Dartford, has expanded into Maidstone to provide a more efficient service for homes and businesses across East Kent. Already one of the biggest skip hire businesses in Kent, Pinden has taken over…
PHISHING SCAM – DON’T TAKE THE BAIT, WARNS DSH
DSH Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors is warning taxpayers not to be reeled in by a fake HM Revenue & Customs phishing scam. The warning comes in response to a recent rise in fraudulent e-mails purportedly sent by HMRC. These…
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
Local businesses are just that – local – they are right on your doorstep and ready and eager to provide you with a service or product(s). Small businesses should not rely on web sales alone. Face to face sales are…
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PERMISSION GRANTED FOR HERMITAGE QUARRY EXTENSION
The Secretary of State for the Department of Communities & Local Government, Eric Pickles, has granted permission to extend Hermitage Quarry, which will create a new woodland that is double the size of the effected area. The decision will protect…
KSP EMPLOYEE IS DRIVING UP CHARITABLE DONATIONS
Fresh from her gruelling climb of Mount Elgon in Africa, where she raised over £5,300 for Fields of Life, Debbie Cameron, Manager of the Kent Branch of the Institute of Directors based at Kent Science Park, is taking on another…
SPARKLING LEGAL EXPERTISE FROM VERTEX LAW
Chapel Down Group, the market leader in English wines, has raised more than £4.3 million as part of a major fundraising and financial restructuring project overseen by Vertex Law. The award-winning wine and beer producer, which is based in Tenterden,…
GSE GROUP TO SPONSOR HYTHE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Hythe Town FC has completed a major new signing ahead of the start of the new football season after agreeing a two-year sponsorship deal with GSE Group. The deal provides the Ryman League Division One South club with an undisclosed…
NEW BUSINESS PURPLE SUNFLOWER HELPS LOCAL COMPANIES GROW TO NEW HEIGHTS
New Westerham based consultancy, Purple Sunflower Limited, aims to support local businesses by providing marketing, events and administration assistance on-demand. Business Support Consultant and Owner, Emma Grossmith offers a professional, efficient, reliable and cost-effective service to companies, freeing up time…
JOHN LEWIS APPOINTS BRANCH MANAGER TO LEAD 10TH AT HOME SHOP IN ASHFORD
John Lewis has today announced the appointment of Glynis Gunning-Stevenson, as the branch manager of its new ‘at home’ shop in Ashford. As branch manager, Glynis will be responsible for the overall success of John Lewis at home Ashford –…
TOP TIPS FOR MOTIVATING WITHOUT MONEY
Times are tough and pay rises are few and far between, so how do successful companies motivate their employees without relying on cash? John Telfer, Managing Director of Investors in People South, said: “We work with a lot of very…
