Month: October 2025
Recruitment tops list of employers’ biggest challenges, says Ciphr
Recruiting enough qualified workers, retaining existing talent and managing rising costs are among the biggest challenges facing UK organisations right now, according to new research by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr.
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Kent housebuilder supports Canterbury school’s green learning
Barratt David Wilson Homes has formed a three-way partnership with Haven Nook, a Special Educational Needs School and part of the Tuition Extra Education Service, and Communigrow, a sustainable food education charity, to support green outdoor learning close by to its Saxon Fields and The Woodlands developments in Canterbury, Kent.
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Sussex private sector delivers strong growth
A new report from Grant Thornton UK highlights Sussex as a region of dynamic growth and diversity, with its leading privately owned businesses continuing to outperform expectations.
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Bellway starts work on new homes in Bexhill-on-Sea
Bellway Southern Counties has started construction work on a new development that will bring 89 new homes to Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.
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Brighton Toy and Model Museum renovation project progresses
A project designed to boost visitor numbers at Brighton Toy and Model Museum is progressing well, says Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction.
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Kent cabaret production company to open new Ramsgate venue
This November, LGBTQ+ cabaret collective Screaming Alley is launching The Alley Bar, a new members-only underground venue tucked beneath a barbershop in Ramsgate, Kent.
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South East SMEs prioritise innovation amid economic pressures
SMEs in the South East are planning to invest more in product innovation over the next 12 months, according to new research from B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com.
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Newhaven Port secures £130K to power net zero vision
Funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is helping Newhaven Port explore the potential for a new site dedicated to renewable energy production, warehousing and lorry parking – creating new local employment opportunities.
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Partnership forms landmark Biodiversity Net Gain Scheme
Halnaker Hill Natural Capital (HHNC) and leading property consultancy Bidwells have joined forces to launch one of the UK’s largest ever Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) schemes at Halnaker Hill Farm in Sussex.
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Battle Brewery toasts success at Battle of Hastings Re-enactment
East Sussex’s Battle Brewery is celebrating a triumphant weekend at the Battle of Hastings Re-enactment event after hosting its own beer hall for the first time under new ownership.
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Sharp decline in R&D tax relief claims by Surrey SMEs
There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in Surrey making research & development tax relief (R&D) claims, according to research by UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets.
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Hyde and Chartway secure planning for new Sittingbourne homes
The Hyde Group, in partnership with Chartway Partnerships Group, has secured Reserved Matters planning permission at Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne to deliver 135 affordable new homes, helping to meet local housing needs.
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Brighton architecture students reimagine Newhaven and Dieppe for a changing climate
Architecture students from the University of Brighton are showcasing their innovative design proposals for Newhaven and Dieppe in a free exhibition exploring architecture’s role in tackling the climate crisis.
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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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Canterbury restaurant The Corner House seeks new owner
Leisure property specialist Fleurets has brought to market the freehold interest in The Corner House, a successful and long-established restaurant business in Canterbury, Kent.
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Azets’ warning over contracted-out construction R&D claims
Accountancy firm Azets has warned construction companies they need to be fully aware of updated legislation surrounding ‘contracted-out’ research and development (R&D) tax relief claims or find themselves in deep water.
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Thomson Snell & Passmore grows its Real Estate team
Thomson Snell & Passmore has added further depth and breadth to its Real Estate department with seven new appointments over recent months.
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Whitstable Library adopts new drainage approach
Whitstable Library in Kent has introduced new sustainable drainage features as part of a wider partnership project aimed at reducing pressure on the local sewer network and supporting environmental resilience.
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Surrey’s Zone3 honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise
Surrey-based triathlon and open-water swimming brand Zone3 has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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Flude lets prime retail spot in Worthing
Flude Property Consultants has announced the successful letting of a prime retail unit at 49 Montague Street, Worthing to Evapo Limited, a leading national vaping retailer.
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Booming Guildford faces top-quality office space shortage, says Vail Williams
Guildford is booming thanks to town centre regeneration schemes, but a shortage of top-quality office space could become critical, says a sector specialist at property consultancy Vail Williams.
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Folkestone Harbour marks a decade of transformation
Folkestone Harbour is marking 10 years since the beginning of its regeneration, which has seen the former industrial site develop into a coastal leisure destination attracting visitors from across the UK.
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Kewell Converters celebrates community and national recognition
Kent-based Kewell Converters, one of the UK’s longest-established independent foam converters, marked National Manufacturing Day 2025 with a dual celebration of national recognition and local impact.
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Shepherd Neame launches coffee recycling scheme
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has launched a new coffee grounds recycling scheme to reduce waste and offer customers a boost for their gardens.
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