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Dole numbers continue to rise

Dole numbers continue to rise

18 March 2015

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has increased for the second straight month in Kent, bucking the national trend.

Special meeting votes to approve major revamp

Special meeting votes to approve major revamp

16 March 2015

An ambitious £100 million plan to regenerate a town centre has been given the nod by council planners.

Marina plan floated again but fears over its viability surface

Marina plan floated again but fears over its viability surface

05 March 2015

The possibility of a marina in Queenborough is back on the table after a government U-turn.

Big turnout at support meeting for redundant newsprint workers

Big turnout at support meeting for redundant newsprint workers

27 February 2015

Nearly 200 Aylesford Newsprint workers met last night to start their search for a new job after the mill closed this week.

Long-standing shop to close

Long-standing shop to close

26 February 2015

A town centre store which sells ladieswear and linen is to close after 45 years, blaming a lack of business.

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

24 February 2015

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has praised the growth of Britain's Enterprise Zones as job figures released.

MP: Aylesford Newsprint employees 'will be supported'

MP: Aylesford Newsprint employees 'will be supported'

24 February 2015

Chatham and Aylesford MP Tracey Crouch says she is working to help staff affected by Aylesford Newsprint's decision to call in the administrators.

Aylesford Newsprint to apply to go into administration

Aylesford Newsprint to apply to go into administration

24 February 2015

Recycling company Aylesford Newsprint is to apply to the courts to go into administration today.

Dole numbers on the rise

Dole numbers on the rise

18 February 2015

The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Kent has grown for the first time in 11 months.

New discount store to create jobs

New discount store to create jobs

16 February 2015

A new town centre discount store is due to open, creating 20 jobs.

Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

13 February 2015

Supermarket giant Asda has revealed more about its proposals to build a new Kent store.

Commuter coffeehouse on its way

Commuter coffeehouse on its way

10 February 2015

The largest coffeehouse company in the world is set to move into a Medway railway station and is now recruiting staff.

Thousands of jobs to be created in major projects

Thousands of jobs to be created in major projects

29 January 2015

More than 3,000 jobs are set to be created in schemes throughout the county, including a revamp of Folkestone seafront and an overhaul of Op Stack.

Decision day for Neats Court development

Decision day for Neats Court development

25 January 2015

Planners will decide in March whether to allow Aldi's proposed £50 million distribution hub.

Dole claimants down again in Kent

Dole claimants down again in Kent

21 January 2015

Another 500 people left the line for Jobseeker's Allowance in the county, as unemployment continued to fall nationally.

Kent MPs meet minister over City Link collapse

Kent MPs meet minister over City Link collapse

07 January 2015

Tracey Crouch and Damian Green met with a government minister after City Link went into administration, leading to redundancies.

Parcel firm announces more job losses

Parcel firm announces more job losses

07 January 2015

City Link has revealed it is to close its two depots in Kent next week and has announced more redundancies.

Travelodge proposes financial deal with city council to build a new hotel

Travelodge proposes financial deal with city council to build a new hotel

30 December 2014

But hotelier warns that another budget hotel in Canterbury could squeeze smaller operators out of business.

Year ends on a high note as dole queues shrink

Year ends on a high note as dole queues shrink

25 December 2014

Since January, the number of people claiming job seeker's allowance has dropped by 36% across Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

Supermarket giant plans Island move

Supermarket giant plans Island move

23 December 2014

Up to 75 jobs could be created on Sheppey if proposals for a new store at Neats Court retail park get the go ahead.

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