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Five Kent stores face closure as chain plunged into administration

Five Kent stores face closure as chain plunged into administration

12 December 2022

Five Kent clothing stores face closure as a fashion retailer has fallen into administration.

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Frozen food giant sets eyes on expansion

Frozen food giant sets eyes on expansion

08 December 2022

A popular frozen meal brand, which has its kitchens in Kent, turns over £100m and hopes to continue growing after an award.

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The Kent driving test centres to be affected by strike action

The Kent driving test centres to be affected by strike action

07 December 2022

Driving test examiners across the UK have announced a series of strikes for December and January and here's when Kent's learners will be affected.

New Lidl to open yards from old store

New Lidl to open yards from old store

22 November 2022

The supermarket chain has confirmed the opening date of its new store where it will be sharing the site with a DIY chain.

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MegaGrowth 50: Kent's fastest growing firms revealed

MegaGrowth 50: Kent's fastest growing firms revealed

22 November 2022

The list of the fastest growing firms in Kent and Medway have been revealed this morning as the MegaGrowth 50 returns.

Summit confirms line-up for 2023 event

Summit confirms line-up for 2023 event

21 November 2022

Organisers of a leading business event taking place in the new year have confirmed the line-up for its return in January.

First Greggs' drive-thru opening pushed back

First Greggs' drive-thru opening pushed back

18 November 2022

Work to convert a former medical centre into a branch of the popular bakery chain has been delayed after it was initially due to open in the autumn.

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Power station redevelopment to bring 2,000 jobs

Power station redevelopment to bring 2,000 jobs

18 November 2022

Plans to open new industries on a derelict power station site could generate £44 million a year, the developer says.

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World Cup warning for employers

World Cup warning for employers

16 November 2022

England kick off their campaign in the FIFA World Cup on Monday at 1pm - giving many bosses a headache as staff ask for time off.

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Jobless figures rising as recession looms

Jobless figures rising as recession looms

15 November 2022

The majority of the county's districts have seen an increase in jobless figures, as the nation braces itself for a looming recession.

Gym giant to open another fitness centre

Gym giant to open another fitness centre

10 November 2022

The UK's biggest gym operator has confirmed its latest fitness centre will open in Kent later this month.

Opening date for huge new McDonald's finally revealed

Opening date for huge new McDonald's finally revealed

05 November 2022

The opening date for a highly-anticipated two-storey drive-thru located in a town's Tesco car park has now been confirmed.

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Bank of England hikes rates to 3% and warns of 'longest recession'

Bank of England hikes rates to 3% and warns of 'longest recession'

03 November 2022

Households across Kent are facing even more financial pain after the Bank of England hiked interest rates to 3% and warned unemployment could double.

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Cherished community centre to be replaced by council offices

Cherished community centre to be replaced by council offices

01 November 2022

Residents have been left “gutted and speechless” after a popular spiritual cafe and food bank closed to make way for council offices.

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Inside the £20m revamp of historic town hall

Inside the £20m revamp of historic town hall

17 October 2022

A derelict building on the Heritage At Risk Register where David Bowie married has been transformed into a hotel, bar, restaurant and office space.

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Clothing brand set for big town launch

Clothing brand set for big town launch

17 October 2022

A US clothing and lifestyle brand is set to open its second store in the county with a big launch party.

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The 'secret' jobs at one of Kent's prisons

The 'secret' jobs at one of Kent's prisons

16 October 2022

A PE instructor, a dog-handler and a grandmother all have one thing in common. They all work at one of Kent's biggest jails.

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Clarks store to close at shopping centre

Clarks store to close at shopping centre

11 October 2022

The shoe manufacturer and retailer which was once a high street staple is closing yet another of its stores.

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Tim Hortons reveals opening date for first shop

Tim Hortons reveals opening date for first shop

11 October 2022

The Canadian coffee shop and restaurant has announced the opening date for its first Kent branch.

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Food factory worker suffered serious injuries after fall

Food factory worker suffered serious injuries after fall

11 October 2022

Contractors employed to repair machinery have been fined after a worker fell through an unsecured gap leaving them with multiple serious injuries.

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