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Investors' £9m swoop on Wickes store

Investors' £9m swoop on Wickes store

23 November 2016

A warehouse run by DIY chain Wickes has been bought for £9 million by a property company and pension fund.

Black Friday: Kent's biggest and best bargains

Black Friday: Kent's biggest and best bargains

22 November 2016

It's that time of year again - here's where you can secure the top deals this Black Friday.

Red faces as joker admits cash windfall was fake

Red faces as joker admits cash windfall was fake

21 November 2016

A cameraman who captured his friend launching £1,500 from a shopping centre roof has admitted he was tricked and the notes were fake.

'A moment we will remember forever'

'A moment we will remember forever'

19 November 2016

A fruit grower which supplies supermarkets with one in every 4.5 apples sold in the UK was named Business of the Year at a glittering awards.

New tax for traders for town improvement

New tax for traders for town improvement

18 November 2016

The town council has pledged £5,000 to a scheme where shopkeepers pay out an additional cost which will go towards town improvements.

Kent man arrested as major mobile phone fraud investigated

Kent man arrested as major mobile phone fraud investigated

18 November 2016

The 48-year-old is one of a number of people arrested after customers' personal data was accessed and used to steal mobile phones.

Kent's biggest Waitrose approved

Kent's biggest Waitrose approved

17 November 2016

Plans to build a new the biggest Waitrose in Kent, have been approved at a planning meeting tonight.

Staples to disappear from Kent

Staples to disappear from Kent

17 November 2016

Stationery giant Staples has been bought up - casting doubt over the future of the county's four stores and staff.

Mystery still surrounds future of giant supermarket

Mystery still surrounds future of giant supermarket

17 November 2016

Speculation still surrounds the future of a town's new Sainsbury’s – months after bosses at the supermarket giant pulled out of opening the store.

Trump 'may be good for Kent'

Trump 'may be good for Kent'

15 November 2016

The election of Donald Trump shocked the world but it has also created a world of opportunity for businesses in the county, according to two bosses.

Vision to transform town means moving station

Vision to transform town means moving station

15 November 2016

Swanley railway station needs to be moved if radical plans to transform the town are to be realised.

List shows M&S stores 'under threat'

List shows M&S stores 'under threat'

14 November 2016

Two Kent shops feature in analysis of M&S stores which could face closure.

Shopping centre celebrates 40 years

Shopping centre celebrates 40 years

14 November 2016

What better way to celebrate your birthday than a party, a giant cake and a new look?

High street needs votes to be crowned UK's best

High street needs votes to be crowned UK's best

13 November 2016

A Kent high street is calling for shoppers to support its bid to be crowned Britain's best.

Loyalty of staff and customers keeps shop open

Loyalty of staff and customers keeps shop open

13 November 2016

Popular clothing and homeware shop M&Co is celebrating 10 years in a Kent town, with more than half of its original staff still working there

Concern ‘vital’ shop will make way for new homes

Concern ‘vital’ shop will make way for new homes

13 November 2016

A shop that has served its neighbourhood for 120 years could be demolished to make way for housing.

Manufacturer douses fire woes with Queen's Award

Manufacturer douses fire woes with Queen's Award

11 November 2016

A laundry products maker has risen from the ashes after a fire devastated its former premises.

Paydens acquires pharmacy group

Paydens acquires pharmacy group

11 November 2016

Independent pharmacy company Paydens has bought another privately-owned chain of chemists based across the South East.

Popular foodstore to close

Popular foodstore to close

10 November 2016

A Co-operative Food supermarket closes in February.

WATCH: John Lewis Christmas advert 2016

WATCH: John Lewis Christmas advert 2016

10 November 2016

Christmas is officially on its way with the release of the John Lewis advert - but how does it compare to a Kent student's popular version?

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