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Rowdy behaviour sparks pub's New Years Eve closure

Rowdy behaviour sparks pub's New Years Eve closure

19 December 2017

An historic high street pub says it will close on New Year’s Eve following “rowdy behaviour” at previous events.

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Chamber swerves support for crossing campaign

Chamber swerves support for crossing campaign

19 December 2017

A leading business group has stopped short of endorsing a campaign aiming to cut traffic by forcing oversized lorries to avoid the Dartford Crossing.

Take a tour of your virtual kitchen

Take a tour of your virtual kitchen

19 December 2017

Shoppers can use virtual reality to design their dream kitchen at a store in Kent.

Bank opens larger branch

Bank opens larger branch

18 December 2017

Challenger bank Kent Reliance has expanded with a larger office at a time when rivals are closing branches.

Local broker wins top industry award

Local broker wins top industry award

16 December 2017

Local broker, MPW Insurance Brokers, has won a top industry award which recognises the best of the best.

Jobs lost as firm goes into administration

Jobs lost as firm goes into administration

15 December 2017

More than 100 jobs have been lost after a Kent-based marine engineering services business went into administration.

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Results of retail park naming poll announced

Results of retail park naming poll announced

15 December 2017

The first section set to open as part of Sittingbourne's £57 million regeneration has been given a name.

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Councillors approve plan for 'ugly' flats

Councillors approve plan for 'ugly' flats

15 December 2017

A derelict pub will be flattened to make way for a new block of flats, despite protests about the loss of a town's history

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Wildlife concerns over UK's biggest solar farm

Wildlife concerns over UK's biggest solar farm

14 December 2017

Proposals to build an 890-acre solar farm could impact birds and wildlife in the area.

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Prime retail outlets on market for £24 million

Prime retail outlets on market for £24 million

14 December 2017

A valuable retail site hosting a major department store has been put up for sale.

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Cinema announces opening date

Cinema announces opening date

14 December 2017

The opening date of a new Cineworld six screen cinema has been announced.

Resort spending tops £45m amid more delays

Resort spending tops £45m amid more delays

14 December 2017

Theme park developers spent more than £10m last year on plans for a £3.2bn tourist attraction in Kent as delays continue to hit the project.

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Recycling firm fined after worker suffers serious brain injuries

Recycling firm fined after worker suffers serious brain injuries

13 December 2017

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd has been ordered to pay out a six-figure sum after a crane accident

Disagreement leads to end of pier cafe lease

Disagreement leads to end of pier cafe lease

13 December 2017

The owner of a pier cafe says a disagreement over opening hours is the reason he is leaving the prime site at the beginning of January.

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Bitcoin rival relaunches after security upgrade

Bitcoin rival relaunches after security upgrade

13 December 2017

An online currency developed in Kent has relaunched after introducing tougher security measures following a hack on hundreds of its users’ accounts.

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Coffee chain to open new store

Coffee chain to open new store

13 December 2017

A popular coffee chain has announced it is opening another store in Kent next year.

Juice bar to close

Juice bar to close

13 December 2017

A smoothies and juice bar business is closing a store in Kent as it tries to restructure its debts.

Universal credit boosts claimant numbers

Universal credit boosts claimant numbers

13 December 2017

The number of people on unemployment benefits increased across Kent in November, official figures show.

Investment marks 'new chapter' for winemaker

Investment marks 'new chapter' for winemaker

13 December 2017

Wine and beer maker Chapel Down is putting itself in position to make takeovers after raising £18.5 million from new investors.

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Digital skills shortage means firms 'left behind'

Digital skills shortage means firms 'left behind'

13 December 2017

The economy is under threat from a “black hole” in technical and digital skills as the UK heads towards Brexit, small business campaigners claim.

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