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Ornate Grade II* Landmark on Maidstone's Bank Street Could Become Six Flats
One of Maidstone town centre's most distinctive historic buildings - 78 Bank Street, Grade II* listed and known for its elaborately moulded upper front - would be converted from offices into six flats under plans lodged with the borough council.
Dubai Investment Group Completes Takeover of Maidstone's Tudor Park Golf Hotel
Dubai-based Select Group has completed its acquisition of Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club near Maidstone, part of a three-hotel UK golf resort deal - with a new local operating company now applying for its own premises licence at the site.
Tonbridge Angels Seek Outside Investment After a Decade of Fan Ownership
Tonbridge Angels are looking for significant private investment in exchange for equity, ending a stance of 100% supporter ownership the National League South club has held for more than ten years.
Headcorn family business celebrates 25 years with regional award win
Headcorn-based Chartway Janitorial has marked its 25th anniversary by winning the People's Choice Award for London & the South East at the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026, recognising its long-standing commitment to customer service and family values.
New Dunelm store with café planned for Tunbridge Wells retail park
A planning application has been submitted for a new Dunelm store with an in-store café at Fountains Retail Park in Tunbridge Wells.
Halfords closes its Tonbridge store after more than a decade on Cannon Lane
Halfords has closed its Cannon Lane store in Tonbridge after more than a decade. The prominent retail park unit is now empty, prompting local residents to ask what could move in next.
Students in Tonbridge and Hadlow to see new college identity from September
North Kent College will become North Kent Colleges Group from September, with Tonbridge and Hadlow campuses gaining clearer local college identities. The change is mainly a rebrand, with courses and day-to-day teaching continuing as normal.
South East Water names John Halsall as new CEO-Designate amid push to rebuild trust
South East Water has appointed John Halsall as CEO-Designate as the company looks to rebuild trust and improve reliability. He will lead a £2.1 billion investment programme, but takes on the role at a difficult time after years of criticism over supply problems and customer service.
West Malling PR Agency Achieves B Corp Certification as it Celebrates 30 Years in Business
A West Malling-based communications agency has achieved B Corp certification, joining a growing international network of businesses recognised for high standards of social and environmental responsibility.