Girlings appoints new managing partners
Kent-based Girlings Solicitors has announced a new leadership structure as the firm responds to a sustained period of growth and prepares for the retirement of its managing partner Lesley Rushton in March 2026.
South East farmland market continues to perform despite sector constraints
The South East farmland market displayed strong resilience in 2025 despite tighter supply volumes and mixed price movements across Great Britain, according to a new report from Savills, Spotlight: The Farmland Market.
Akela delivers precast foundations for Kent BESS project
Akela Ground Engineering has completed the design and installation of a full precast foundation system to support eight Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units and two Power Conversion System (PCS) units for Emtec in Sandwich, Kent.
Brachers advises shareholders of Avenue Tennis Limited on sale to David Lloyd Leisure
The corporate team at Kent law firm Brachers has successfully advised the shareholders of Avenue Tennis Limited on the sale of the company to David Lloyd Leisure.
Community invited to learn about Marley Works redevelopment plans
Plans for the redevelopment of the former Marley Works site on the A20 between Lenham and Harrietsham will shortly be the subject of a public exhibition.
Girlings appoints new managing partners
Kent-based Girlings Solicitors has announced a new leadership structure as the firm responds to a sustained period of growth and prepares for the retirement of its managing partner Lesley Rushton in March 2026.
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South East farmland market continues to perform despite sector constraints
The South East farmland market displayed strong resilience in 2025 despite tighter supply volumes and mixed price movements across Great Britain, according to a new report from Savills, Spotlight: The Farmland Market.
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Akela delivers precast foundations for Kent BESS project
Akela Ground Engineering has completed the design and installation of a full precast foundation system to support eight Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units and two Power Conversion System (PCS) units for Emtec in Sandwich, Kent.
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Brachers advises shareholders of Avenue Tennis Limited on sale to David Lloyd Leisure
The corporate team at Kent law firm Brachers has successfully advised the shareholders of Avenue Tennis Limited on the sale of the company to David Lloyd Leisure.
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Community invited to learn about Marley Works redevelopment plans
Plans for the redevelopment of the former Marley Works site on the A20 between Lenham and Harrietsham will shortly be the subject of a public exhibition.
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Sussex Community Foundation uncovers county’s severe health challenges
Sussex Community Foundation has revealed stark health and wellbeing inequalities across the county in its latest Improving Health Report, produced in partnership with Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion (OCSI).
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Kenward Trust partners with Kent Charity Trek
Kenward Trust has announced its continued partnership as a charity beneficiary of the Kent Charity Trek, a flagship annual endurance event held in May that raises vital funds for local charities across the county.
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High Sheriff of Kent hosts employment forum
Moving personal testimony demonstrating how employment can help ex-offenders get their lives back on track after completing their sentences was showcased at the High Sheriff of Kent’s Employment Forum last week.
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Two South East businesses win £150,000 TikTok Shop support package
TikTok Shop has announced the winners of its Shop Local competition, including two small businesses based in the South East: West Sussex-based Edge Tea & Coffee and Kent-based Freddie’s Farm.
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Kent employers get advice on the upcoming changes in employment law
Employment law specialists from Furley Page kept Kent employers informed about imminent employment law changes at a seminar hosted by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. Andrew Masters and Patrick Glencross addressed over 40 Kent employers and Chamber members about the major implications of the Employment Rights Act 2025, with many provisions coming into force from […]
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Study outlines impact of Newhaven-Dieppe ferry
The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is one of the UK’s most successful international short sea passenger routes after it recorded 47.9% growth since 2013, according to Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ).
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Brighton & Hove tops UK creative city index
Brighton & Hove has ranked first in a new index assessing creative activity across major UK cities, placing ahead of London and Edinburgh.
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Building momentum: Discovery Park in 2026
The start of a new year demands reflection – not just on what we’ve accomplished, but on how we’ve worked, who we’ve worked with, and whether we’re focused on what matters most. For a science and technology business park, success isn’t just measured in square footage or ribbon-cutting ceremonies. It’s found in the breakthroughs happening […]
Why Kent needs the UK’s first science park sixth form
We are hugely excited to announce that a brand-new, industry-backed sixth form is opening at Discovery Park in September 2026: Carbon 6 Academy of Science. Discovery Park is tackling the UK’s STEM skills shortage at its source. As the first specialist sixth form in the UK to be embedded within a science park, Carbon 6 […]
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 […]