Month: April 2025
UCA launches the Creative and Cultural Industries Leaders Network
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Canterbury, Kent has launched the Creative & Cultural Industries Leaders Network to unite industry leaders in shaping the future of the rapidly evolving creative sector.
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South East business confidence falls in April
Business confidence in the South East fell 14 points during April to 36%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.
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Ashford Town Centre business grants scheme launched
Ashford Borough Council is relaunching its business grants scheme for Ashford Town Centre, an initiative that provides businesses with the opportunity to bring vacant commercial properties back into active use. Following the recent approval of the new Empty Property Grants Scheme by Cabinet in March 2025, a budget of up to £90,000 has been allocated […]
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Vail Williams drives patient transport group to four new premises
Property consultancy Vail Williams has secured four major properties in Sussex, totalling 68,000 sq ft, for an expanding patient transport specialist.
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Brighton set for new heritage student accommodation scheme
Creative architecture practice Able Partners has been appointed by refurbishment and retrofit experts Bloom Construction to transform disused heritage office space into premium student accommodation on Brighton’s seafront.
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New STEM guide launches to support careers leaders
Careers leaders across the UK can now benefit from a new STEM careers guide to help drive passion and interest amongst young people for a future in engineering and technology – predicted to grow faster than any other sector between now and 2030.
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Kent schools and community groups benefit from South East Water’s Community Chest Fund
A diverse range of charitable good causes across Kent are sharing a £20,000 bounty thanks to South East Water’s Community Chest Fund. The projects chosen include two schools in Maidstone, a community centre based in Ashford and Tenterden, and a Maidstone-based charity. A grant of £2,000 each has been awarded to each of the four […]
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Bakkavor creates 60 local jobs at its Tilmanstone Salads business
Kent-based food manufacturing company Bakkavor is recruiting for 60 new jobs between now and the end of June to support a period of growth for the business, which is already one of the largest employers in the region with a 900-strong workforce.
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National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economyÂ
SMEs from across the UK will benefit from new government support to match them up with international buyers and markets to turbocharge UK exports and grow the economy as part of the government’s ‘Plan for Change’.Â
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Opus urges businesses to review R&D tax claims as HMRC crackdown intensifies
Businesses that have claimed R&D tax credits could soon face intense scrutiny from HMRC, warns Opus Restructuring & Insolvency, as the government accelerates efforts to recover fraudulent or erroneous claims.
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A new chapter
Brachers has joined fast-growing legal services group Lawfront. Managing Partner Joanna Worby explains what this means for the firm, its clients and its people…
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Carpenter Box invests in Chichester team and office
The Chichester office of Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box continues to go from strength to strength thanks to a successful recruitment drive and an office refurbishment that is providing further room to grow.
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Functional business: Commercial premises
Trends, challenges and opportunities in the South East commercial premises market
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Sussex SMEs to benefit from expanded business growth programme
SMEs across Sussex will receive continued practical business support from the University of Brighton’s Help to Grow: Management Course, thanks to renewed funding from the Department for Business & Trade.
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McBrides Chartered Accountants joins forces with DJH
McBrides Chartered Accountants has announced a significant milestone in its 52-year journey, having joined DJH, a UK Top 40 accountancy group.
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CWJ celebrates 150 years
2025 marks a significant milestone for Kent law firm Clarkson Wright & Jakes (CWJ) as the firm proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary.
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Kent chocolatier expands UK presence and eyes global growth ahead of Easter
Kent-based chocolatier Cocoba is expanding across the UK, rolling out its products through new international retail partnerships and launching its first franchise store in Maidenhead, just in time for Easter.
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Priory Direct brings its ESG initiatives back to KentÂ
Priory Direct, a sustainable packaging firm based in Aylesford, Kent, has moved its carbon offsetting scheme from South America to Kent to enable greater staff involvement and tangible impact.
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Family-run West Sussex store sold for first time in 20 years
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced that Barnham Trading Post, a versatile local store and Post Office in Barnham near Bognor Regis, has been acquired by new owners.
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Furley Page turns 300!
As Furley Page celebrates 300 years in business, we look back on the legacy of this leading Kent law firm and explore its vision for the future When a business reaches its 300th anniversary, it speaks volumes about its resilience, adaptability and enduring commitment to excellence. Furley Page – one of the South East’s most […]
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MP gets behind-the-scenes look at £150m Swale investment
Industrial developer Panattoni marked the completion of phase 1 of Panattoni Park Sittingbourne with a visit from local MP Kevin McKenna.
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Roebucks becomes official sparkling wine partner of Sussex Cricket
West Sussex premium vintage sparkling wine producer Roebuck Estates has announced a new partnership with Sussex Cricket.
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Improved business growth in some UK regions in March but economic uncertainty continues Â
March’s NatWest Regional Growth Tracker showed improved business growth in more regions of the UK at the end of Q1, but the majority are still being affected by wider economic uncertainty.
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Pair of Folkestone care homes with unusual history sold
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Wells House Nursing Home and Wells Lodge Nursing Home in Folkestone, Kent.
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Beyond the build
Chartway Partnerships Group is proving that sustainable, high-quality housebuilding is possible, with a focus on local communities, environmental responsibility and economic growth We’re all well aware that the UK is facing a housing crisis, with demand for homes continuing to outstrip supply across the country. This is particularly evident in the South East, where soaring […]
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Shepherd Neame chief executive appointed high sheriff of Kent
Jonathan Neame, chief executive of independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame, was officially appointed as High Sheriff of Kent on Saturday 5 April.
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Thomson Snell & Passmore further strengthens its Probate division
South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has welcomed Damien Jones as a partner in its well respected Probate division.
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Carpenter Box announces merger with Clark Brownscombe
South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box is extending its office network into East Sussex with news that it is to merge Lewes-based Clark Brownscombe into its South coast operations.
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Prestigious double award win for Sussex restaurant
TERRA Restaurant Sussex, launched just one year ago by the team behind Tottington Manor Hotel, has received its first AA Rosette following a recent visit from a nationally recognised AA Inspector.
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Chapel House Estate unveils new events space
Chapel House Estate, a private countryside events venue in the heart of Kent, has officially opened its new events space, The Glass Courtyard.
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Collinson Group acquires 9,000 sq ft office at Sheencroft House
Flude Property Consultants has announced that Collinson Group – a global leader in the provision of a range of travel-related services, including airport lounges, loyalty programmes and travel insurance – has acquired 9,000 sq ft of high-quality office space at Sheencroft House, Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
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Dover Marina Hotel celebrates 14th anniversary
Dover’s iconic Dover Marina Hotel, which has been restored to its Regency splendour and is delivering a major boost to the local economy, recently celebrated another birthday.
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Brachers announces three new partners as part of annual promotions
Brachers has recognised the achievements of its staff with 10 promotions this year, including three new female partners.
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Coworking space Ramsgate Works opens
Ramsgate Works, a new workspace for creatives, remote workers and entrepreneurs located on the first floor of the Old Wine Warehouse in Charlotte Court in the centre of Ramsgate, Kent, opened its doors for the first time today.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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