Month: September 2024
South East business confidence remains strong despite stutter
Business confidence in the South East fell one point during September to 47%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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Cleankill Pest Control technician wins UK’s top pest controller
Cleankill pest controller Josh Bates has been named ‘Pest Controller of the Year’ in the 2024 National Pest Awards.
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Network Plus acquires Sussex-based Littlewood Group
FRP Corporate Finance has advised Sussex-based Littlewood Group on its sale to utility and infrastructure service provider Network Plus.
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Boost for businesses as cafés and pubs increase in Newhaven
Newhaven Enterprise Zone has welcomed the arrival of a raft of pub and café openings in the town this year, which will give both businesses and residents more choice.
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ADM is 40 and thriving
Kent IT leader ADM Computing marks 40 successful years of trading In 1984, the seeds of what would become ADM Computing were sown by Adrian Bryant and his former business partners David and Martin. Born from a shared vision to provide stellar computer repair and IT services, the business took its first breath with a […]
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Surrey’s CREST Business Awards end after four years
The CREST Business Awards programme, Surrey’s only green business awards, has announced its closure after supporting sustainable business practices in the region since 2020.
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Kent businesses offered insights into Labour’s employment law reforms
This autumn, Kent business leaders and HR professionals can gain valuable insights and practical guidance about the predicted changes in employment law under the new Labour government.
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Surrey’s CoSourced Group named one of the fastest-growing firms in the UK
CoSourced Group, a specialist HVAC, fire and smoke control sub-contractor, based in Surrey, has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing firms in the UK by Fast Growth 50.
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Horsham care home doubles in size
A care home in Horsham has more than doubled in size following an innovative building project that has taken it from 26 bedrooms to 54.
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Kent venue The Ferry House marks a new chapter
The Ferry House, a 16th-century venue on the Kent coast, is excited to announce a significant transformation in its future – from April 2026, it will evolve into an exclusive hire barn wedding and events venue, reducing its restaurant and bed and breakfast services.
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University of Brighton graduate collaborates with local sustainable design studio
A University of Brighton graduate’s project making bags from waste courier uniforms has landed him a collaboration with local sustainable design studio gomi, co-founded by another former Brighton student.
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Functional business: IT support
Expert advice for building a resilient IT infrastructure to support your business In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for business success. IT support should never be overlooked – it plays a critical role in ensuring companies remain competitive and up-to-date with the latest advancements. Organisations of all sizes depend […]
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Sussex accountancy firms TC Group and Knill James merge
Lewes-based accountancy firm TC Group has announced the completion of a merger with Knill James, a practice also based in Sussex, to form TC Knill James – a transaction that continues TC Group’s successful M&A strategy.
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Nourish appoints new chair of trustees
Simon Vincent has been appointed chair of trustees at Nourish Community Foodbank in Tunbridge Wells, bringing with him a wealth of experience from both his professional and personal life.
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British Business Bank reveals 2024 Start Up Loans ambassadors
27-year-old TJ Bouchada, founder of nail salon MoodyCow Nails in Milton Keynes, has been announced as British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans 2024 ambassador for the South East.
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Hever Castle Bed & Breakfast wins ROSE Award
Hever Castle Bed & Breakfast, located in Edenbridge Kent, has been awarded the prestigious VisitEngland ROSE Award for 2024.
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Hogs Back Brewery marks 10 years of hop farming
As Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery approaches its 10th hop harvest, it has recreated historic hop farming photographs lining the walls of its taproom, with local residents helping to update the images during a Hop Garden Open Evening.
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New homes available for those in housing need in Mid Sussex
UK housebuilder Persimmon has completed work on five three-bedroom properties at The Croft in Burgess Hill, which have been handed over to Pinnacle Group to be offered to those on Mid Sussex District Council’s housing list for rent at below-market value.
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DHA goes for growth after appointing 10 new team members
DHA, one of the South East’s largest independent planning and highways consultancies, has recruited six graduate planners and an apprentice, alongside adding three people to its senior management team.
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Brachers bolsters private client team with new tax and trusts specialist
Brachers law firm, based in Maidstone and Canterbury, has appointed a new tax and trusts specialist to strengthen its private client team.
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Jones Homes supports EKC Sheppey College construction students
Construction students from EKC Sheppey College in Sheerness got a valuable insight into what it’s like to work on a construction site when UK housebuilder Jones Homes invited them to its Shurland Park development.
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New research shows growing parental support for school leaver apprenticeships over university
New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that there is a growing recognition of the benefits that school leaver apprenticeships can offer young people, with parents more likely to encourage their child to apply for an apprenticeship than to university after leaving school.
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Latest 2024 London Gatwick Foundation Fund recipients announced
Community groups in Sussex, Surrey and Kent were jumping for joy this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of nearly £100,000 of funding from the second round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024.
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CT Travel Group strengthens leadership with new head of people & culture
Kent-based CT Travel Group has announced the appointment of Caroline Everard as its new head of people & culture.
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David Wilson Homes volunteers support local organisations
Kent housebuilder David Wilson Homes recently dedicated a week of volunteering to local organisations close to its The Poppies development on Hermitage Lane in Aylesford, Maidstone.
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Chartwells delivers school holiday workshops to over 300 children in Sussex
As part of its ongoing support for the government’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF), leading school and education catering company Chartwells has provided a range of free, interactive cooking and nutrition workshops to children across Sussex.
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Kent PR and marketing agency shortlisted for national care award
Kent-based Sharp Minds Communications has made the final five in the ‘Best Care Marketing Team’ category in the Leaders in Care Awards 2024.
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Surrey’s Stanhill Court Hotel launched to the property market
Specialist hotel property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Stanhill Court Hotel, a 59-bedroom Victorian Country Manor House and one of the most sought-after wedding reception venues in Surrey.
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New Kent coffee grounds recycling scheme turns waste into plant pellets
Kent family business Countrystyle Recycling is playing its part in helping recycle some of the 250,000 tonnes of used coffee grounds the UK produces every year with the launch of a countywide scheme.
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South East insolvency-related activity rises slightly
Insolvency-related activity has risen slightly in the South East, says R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body.
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Progress to improve skills across Kent and Medway praised by Minister
The work being done by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce to address skills shortages and grow the Kent and Medway economy has been praised by the Minister for Skills at the Department for Education.
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Local builders merchants band together to race a dragon for charity
A combined team from Sussex and Surrey builders merchants Fairalls, Chandlers and Parker Building Supplies is taking on a challenging dragon boat race to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Priority Freight receives King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
The leadership team at Priority Freight, a leading time-critical logistics specialist, has been presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at its head office in Dover.
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Carpenter Box nominated for two Accounting Excellence Awards
Sussex and South East-based accountancy firm Carpenter Box has been named a finalist in two categories for the prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards 2024.
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Navigator Hotel in Bognor Regis sold for £865,000
The iconic Navigator Hotel, a longstanding establishment situated on the seafront in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, has been sold to a local buyer this week with support from Flude Property Consultants.
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Kent vehicle repair specialist targets further growth following local acquisition
Zeus Accident Repair Ltd, a vehicle accident repair business with two sites in Kent, is targeting further growth following the seven-figure acquisition of another vehicle repair business in the county.
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Kent coffee company lands new stocklist for canned iced coffee
Kontrol Coffee, an iced coffee brand designed for gamers, has landed in the fridges of Prison Island, a multi-activity venue in Maidstone, Kent.
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South East business confidence falls but firms plan investments in their people
Business confidence in the South East fell 10 points during August to 48%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, which surveys 1,200 businesses monthly to provide early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide.
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Ashford’s month-long live music line-up returns this October
Ashford’s grassroots music venues will once again be alive with the sound of live music for the entire month of October as Create Music Village returns to the town for a third year.
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Building a legacy
As Walker Construction celebrates its 60th anniversary, we sit down with managing director Phil Webb to explore the company’s remarkable journey and enduring legacy
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