Swanton House scheme set to begin in Ashford town centre
A building in Ashford town centre that has stood unoccupied for more than 20 years is about to be demolished to make way for high-quality apartments located a short walk from Ashford International Station.
Mural marks £750k investment in Chatham
A huge hand-painted tiled mural has been erected at a pumping station in Chatham, Kent to mark a £750k investment in the site and to support regeneration of the local area.
Insolvency-related activity increases by 10% across Kent and the South East
Insolvency-related activity rose in Kent and the South East last month, says R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body.
Brighton Event unites South East architects, designers and craftspeople
An interior designer from Hove, East Sussex is inviting South East architects, designers and skilled craftspeople to join an exclusive collective with a special event taking place in December at Brighton Pier.
Gatwick industrial market ‘ready for take-off’, says CoStar
Vacancies in the Gatwick industrial market look to have finally peaked after a prolonged period of growth, marking a turning point for one of the South East’s most strategically located logistics hubs, according to commercial real estate analytics firm CoStar.
Swanton House scheme set to begin in Ashford town centre
A building in Ashford town centre that has stood unoccupied for more than 20 years is about to be demolished to make way for high-quality apartments located a short walk from Ashford International Station.
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Mural marks £750k investment in Chatham
A huge hand-painted tiled mural has been erected at a pumping station in Chatham, Kent to mark a £750k investment in the site and to support regeneration of the local area.
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Insolvency-related activity increases by 10% across Kent and the South East
Insolvency-related activity rose in Kent and the South East last month, says R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body.
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Brighton Event unites South East architects, designers and craftspeople
An interior designer from Hove, East Sussex is inviting South East architects, designers and skilled craftspeople to join an exclusive collective with a special event taking place in December at Brighton Pier.
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Gatwick industrial market ‘ready for take-off’, says CoStar
Vacancies in the Gatwick industrial market look to have finally peaked after a prolonged period of growth, marking a turning point for one of the South East’s most strategically located logistics hubs, according to commercial real estate analytics firm CoStar.
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Keensight acquires majority stake in Bedfont Scientific Ltd
Private equity manager Keensight Capital has acquired a majority stake in Maidstone, Kent-based Bedfont Scientific Ltd, which designs and manufactures non-invasive breath analysis medical devices.
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B100 in Surrey wins ‘Commercial Development of the Year’ award
Workplace design and fit-out specialist Area is celebrating a landmark win at the 2025 Thames Valley Property Awards, where its redevelopment of B100 at Bourne Business Park in Surrey was named ‘Commercial Development of the Year’.
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Martin’s Properties acquires Bognor Regis Retail Park
Development and investment property company Martin’s Properties has acquired the freehold interest in Bognor Regis Retail Park to add to its regional investment portfolio.
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Jones Homes prepares to start work on 100 homes in Hoo St Werburgh
Independent housebuilder Jones Homes is preparing to start work on a development of 100 new homes in Hoo St Werburgh, which will generate £1.9 million of investment in infrastructure.
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Award success for Kent communications firm
Margate-based copywriting and communications agency Red and White Media has achieved recognition at both regional and national levels, earning two accolades in two months.
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New independent book and record shop to open in Forest Row
The Booksellers Association, the membership organisation for booksellers in the UK & Ireland, is welcoming Day’s Books and Records, a new independent book and record shop located in the heart of Forest Row village, East Sussex. The shop – offering a carefully curated selection of new and used books and vinyl records, celebrating literature and […]
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Panattoni makes major site acquisition in Kent
Maidstone looks set for a significant jobs boost following the purchase of a 70-acre site on the A20 between Lenham and Harrietsham by Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial logistics and distribution property developer. The Kent site was previously owned by Belgium-based Aliaxis, which announced in June last year that it was ceasing the […]
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More companies choose Bexhill Enterprise Park
I’ve been happy to welcome two additional, exciting businesses to the Bexhill Enterprise Park this month, with Yokahu and Perspective (South East) Ltd moving into offices in our High Weald House business centre.
Spring momentum at Discovery Park
I’m proud to share just some of the exciting developments happening across our community this spring. From new biotech arrivals and programme launches to community events and leadership milestones, there’s a real buzz about the park, and I’d like to invite more businesses and researchers to be part of it.
Companies thriving in High Weald House
Our High Weald House business centre on the Bexhill Enterprise Park is home to a vibrant mix of companies. I caught up with three of them to hear how their business is doing. NBS Underwriting moved into High Weald House in 2023. Manager Rob Hawkes told me its business in the region, which sells property […]
Innovation, expansion and impact: Q1 highlights
Quarter 1 of 2025 got off to a flying start. We’re proud to see many of our tenants expanding their footprint at Discovery Park, reflecting their success and growth, including Inhalytic, an analytical chemistry testing consultancy specialising in the analysis of Orally Inhaled and Nasal Drug Products (OINDPs) – their third expansion in just four […]
Who is sitting around your table?
Running a business has its ups and downs, as all business owners know, and sometimes all the planning in the world and the best ideas can have to be changed due to factors outside of your control.
Preparation is pre-requisite for positive planning
The government is talking a lot about ‘growth’ and has at last recognised the shortcomings in the nation’s planning system. Much is made of how poorly our planning system works, but what can businesses do to tip the odds in their favour?