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Big screen action begins

Big screen action begins

07 March 2018

A town's first multilplex cinema opens this week.

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New Look announces store closure plans

New Look announces store closure plans

07 March 2018

Troubled fashion chain New Look has announced proposals to potentially close 60 of its stores, including two in Kent, with the loss of 980 jobs.

Seafront hall future under scrutiny

Seafront hall future under scrutiny

07 March 2018

A call from the council for interest in developing a seafront hall has been met by dismay by a charity looking to transform the site.

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Humble starts leads to business success

Humble starts leads to business success

07 March 2018

A businessman credits being thrown out of home with leading to his success in the health industry.

Closing down sale at Toys R Us

Closing down sale at Toys R Us

07 March 2018

Shoppers have until Sunday to use gift cards, exchange products and settle accounts with Toys R Us as a Kent store prepares to close down.

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Apprentice scoops national prize

Apprentice scoops national prize

07 March 2018

A groundworks and construction apprentice has picked up a national award.

Homes plans on show at business site

Homes plans on show at business site

07 March 2018

More than 100 people came to a public exhibition on plans to build 28 houses on the site of a cladding firm in a rural village.

Private ambulance patients late to appointments

Private ambulance patients late to appointments

07 March 2018

The contractor that runs Kent's non-emergency ambulance service says it aims to improve after almost a third of patients were late for appointments.

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Vaping shop manager stole £9,000

Vaping shop manager stole £9,000

07 March 2018

The manager of a vaping shop has narrowly avoided jail after stealing almost £9,000 - and then blaming bank staff for the missing money.

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Lidl store bid defeated - by one vote

Lidl store bid defeated - by one vote

06 March 2018

Contentious plans to build a new Lidl store have been narrowly rejected by councillors.

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Town becoming 'swamped' by one-bed flats

Town becoming 'swamped' by one-bed flats

06 March 2018

Councillors fear too many one-bedroom flats are being built in a town centre after plans for a new block with no car parking were approved.

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Weather does not dampen brewer's results

Weather does not dampen brewer's results

06 March 2018

Beer and pub company Shepherd Neame increased sales and profits despite the weather affecting the number of people eating out.

Grants just in time for watchmaking apprentices

Grants just in time for watchmaking apprentices

06 March 2018

The UK's first watchmaking apprenticeship in a generation should be ready to start by the end of the year after firms secured government funding.

Lidl supermarket plans 'could be shelved'

Lidl supermarket plans 'could be shelved'

06 March 2018

Plans for a new superstore being discussed tonight could be scrapped, after planning officers refused to back the project.

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Southeastern launches free wi-fi for passengers

Southeastern launches free wi-fi for passengers

06 March 2018

It might not exactly be on time... but the roll-out of free wi-fi across Southeastern's network has started.

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'Illegal immigrants' found stowed away in fruit lorry

'Illegal immigrants' found stowed away in fruit lorry

05 March 2018

A business says the 'worrying increase' in migrants arriving on trucks from the Continent is costing it hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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Bosses call time on bingo hall

Bosses call time on bingo hall

05 March 2018

A town centre bingo hall looks set to close and be demolished after a steady fall in attendances and revenue.

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Housing reforms will help solve shortage crisis, says PM

Housing reforms will help solve shortage crisis, says PM

05 March 2018

Developers will face action if they hoard land which has planning permission, Prime Minister Theresa May has warned.

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Apprentices 'trump' graduates for salaries

Apprentices 'trump' graduates for salaries

05 March 2018

Young people in construction will go on to earn "thousands" more each year after apprenticeships than university graduates, according to research.

Gin maker secures £500k in new crowdfunding bid

Gin maker secures £500k in new crowdfunding bid

05 March 2018

A distillery has gained an investment of nearly half a million pounds in a crowdfunding campaign, months after failing in a bid to gain new investors.

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