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Supermarket chain owned by Amazon to close Kent depot

Supermarket chain owned by Amazon to close Kent depot

An upmarket US-based grocer has announced it is closing down two of its branches, as well as its distribution centre in the county.

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Businesses neighbouring a recently opened B & M say the store's arrival has brought more footfall to their shopping centre.

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‘Raid has left me £15k out of pocket – it’s a kick in the teeth’

‘Raid has left me £15k out of pocket – it’s a kick in the teeth’

A devastated shop owner has told of the stress he now faces after being left thousands of pounds out of pocket following a raid on his business.

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Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

‘Retail isn’t secure - so I’m moving into funeral business’

‘Retail isn’t secure - so I’m moving into funeral business’

The departing owner of a beloved vinyl record store is moving into the funeral industry – as it is more “secure” than working in retail.

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‘We won't be having nightly raves at our water park'

‘We won't be having nightly raves at our water park'

Bosses at a popular watersports park have shut down fears it will become a “nightclub” as they plan for more events at the site.

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‘Cashless society just won't work!’

‘Cashless society just won't work!’

Sainsbury’s shoppers in Kent were among those hit by technical problems today, with the supermarket unable to take contactless payments.

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Burger King planning to move close to retail park

Burger King planning to move close to retail park

A town could get its first Burger King if the fast food giant is given permission to build a new restaurant close to an existing McDonald’s.

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‘Primark and Peter Andre’s perfume’: Bluewater’s biggest crowds revisited

‘Primark and Peter Andre’s perfume’: Bluewater’s biggest crowds revisited

From celebrity visits to gadget sales, Kent's largest shopping centre is no stranger to a long queue. KentOnline looks back at the biggest.

'I have 16 cats but will find a new vet - no cash, no custom!’

'I have 16 cats but will find a new vet - no cash, no custom!’

A popular vets surgery has come under fire for its decision to go cashless - but bosses say they are just “moving with the times”.

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Town to get new Morrisons Daily store

Town to get new Morrisons Daily store

A new supermarket will bring jobs to a town centre.

More than 160 bank jobs at risk of being outsourced abroad

More than 160 bank jobs at risk of being outsourced abroad

More than 100 customer service staff at a bank could soon lose their jobs as the company tries to cut costs and outsource the work abroad.

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Spanish tapas bar and pizzeria restaurants open in town centre

Spanish tapas bar and pizzeria restaurants open in town centre

A new Spanish restaurant which promises to bring authentic Mediterranean cuisine to the town centre is opening alongside a pizzeria.

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Swimming pool shut after break-in

Swimming pool shut after break-in

A town pool has closed this morning after criminals targeted it overnight.

Bakery boss denies closure rumours despite ‘demolition flats plan’

Bakery boss denies closure rumours despite ‘demolition flats plan’

A family-run bakery which has been trading in a high street for more than 90 years is not closing despite plans submitted to demolish part of it.

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McDonald’s returns to shopping centre

McDonald’s returns to shopping centre

More than 100 jobs have been created as a popular fast-food chain reopens at a shopping centre.

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Shellfish harvesting waters now among cleanest in England

Shellfish harvesting waters now among cleanest in England

A town’s shellfish harvesting waters now rank among the cleanest in England after people previously "lost confidence" in its produce.

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First for Kent as seaside hotel joins Radisson group

First for Kent as seaside hotel joins Radisson group

A Kent hotel has been added to the Raddison group, the first in the county, with owners saying the business will now “reach new heights”.

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Promoter who sprinkled stardust on festival dies

Promoter who sprinkled stardust on festival dies

The man who brought the likes of Prince, Morrissey and Bob Dylan to a Kent festival has died, his family has announced.

Hornby drives deal for collectables firm

Hornby drives deal for collectables firm

Hornby has snapped up a collectables club dedicated to one of its most iconic brands.

‘We need more joined-up approach to house building’

‘We need more joined-up approach to house building’

Experts say it is vital there is more collaboration to ensure housing infrastructure is in place as more new homes are built.

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‘Wages are like sex – no one wants to say how much they get’

‘Wages are like sex – no one wants to say how much they get’

Wages – especially for youngsters – can be ludicrously low, but businesses expect a lot in exchange.

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Hike in pitch fees could force traders out of Christmas market

Hike in pitch fees could force traders out of Christmas market

A small business owner says she might be unable to trade at a Christmas market after the fees jumped to £2,000.

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Long-awaited KFC opening date confirmed

Long-awaited KFC opening date confirmed

The much-anticipated opening date of a popular fast-food branch near a shopping complex has been revealed.

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New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

It’s been confirmed that a new shop is opening in a shopping centre’s former Disney Store unit.

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

A new high street dessert chain has confirmed when it’ll begin to serve customers.

Charity shop repeatedly targeted by ‘thoughtless thugs’

Charity shop repeatedly targeted by ‘thoughtless thugs’

A charity shop which supports the work of the RSPCA is urging ‘bored’ thugs to stop trashing their store.

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Claire’s shuts another shopping centre branch

Claire’s shuts another shopping centre branch

A well-known jewellery and accessories retailer known for its beauty and make-up products for teens has closed in a town.

Jobless figures creep up across county

Jobless figures creep up across county

The latest unemployment figures show a rise across Kent and Medway – but four districts are bucking the trend.

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Turning historic pub into four-bed house ‘is cultural vandalism’

Turning historic pub into four-bed house ‘is cultural vandalism’

Dozens of objections have been lodged against plans to turn a historic former pub into a house.

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Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

An independent garden centre could be turfed over and transformed into new homes to help meet an area’s chronic shortage of housing.

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Nepalese restaurant reignites town’s ‘iconic’ fire station

Nepalese restaurant reignites town’s ‘iconic’ fire station

Professional chefs whose exotic dishes have attracted visitors from all over Kent have opened their latest venture under the railway arches.

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High street bank shuts for ‘refresh’

High street bank shuts for ‘refresh’

A major bank has announced it has closed one of its high street branches for a two-week makeover.

‘I celebrated every birthday there for the past seven years’

‘I celebrated every birthday there for the past seven years’

A loyal customer of a pub who has celebrated every birthday there for the past seven years says its closure is a “great loss to the community”.

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Poundland poised for major high street move

Poundland poised for major high street move

A former major department store once an iconic face on the town is set to be taken over after sitting empty for three years.

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