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Jobs boost - but warning over skills shortage

13 July 2021
Jobs boost - but warning over skills shortage

A survey has revealed the majority of firms in the county plan to hire staff this year - but there are warnings over a skills shortage.

Apprentices pick up top awards

12 July 2021
Apprentices pick up top awards

The winners at an annual awards event for apprentices - and the firms which support them - have been unveiled.

Firm acquired following founder's retirement

12 July 2021
Firm acquired following founder's retirement

An independent financial advisor has expanded after taking over another Kent company.

'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

12 July 2021
'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

A major hotel has confirmed it plans to keep Covid safety precautions in place - even if all restrictions are lifted on July 19 - as cases soar.

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Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

10 July 2021
Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

From flogging typewriters from Wembley's press box to trouble outside a TV shop - we uncover forgotten tales of the summer of 1966.

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Fruit sales soar but could weather hit harvest?

09 July 2021
Fruit sales soar but could weather hit harvest?

Changes to our shopping habits has fuelled a growth in fruit sales but the weather may see this year's crop hit.

Alcoholic water brand teams up with brewer

08 July 2021
Alcoholic water brand teams up with brewer

Endorsed by one of the world's biggest stars, a new brand of alcoholic sparkling drinks are being launched in the UK.

£2m scheme to retrain for tech industry

08 July 2021
£2m scheme to retrain for tech industry

A scheme launches next week to offer 200 people the chance to learn key digital skills to help address a growing problem for the tech sector.

Firm finally gets Queen's Award

08 July 2021
Firm finally gets Queen's Award

It may have waited more than a year due to the pandemic, but one firm has finally been presented with a prestigious award.

Will you miss table service at our pubs and bars?

07 July 2021
Will you miss table service at our pubs and bars?

Opinion is split on whether scrapping table service in our pubs is a good or bad thing as Covid restrictions are eased. Vote in our poll...

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Coffee giant opens latest outlet

07 July 2021
Coffee giant opens latest outlet

One of the world's biggest coffee shop chains has opened another outlet in the county.

Instructors unite to ease learner backlog

06 July 2021
Instructors unite to ease learner backlog

A new site and app has been developed in the county to help tackle the queues of learner drivers waiting for driving lessons.

'Millions to be generated and hundreds of jobs to be created'

06 July 2021
'Millions to be generated and hundreds of jobs to be created'

The leader of Kent County Council says the county's economy will be boosted and jobs be created thanks to post-Brexit facilities.

Brewer tees up deal with The Open

06 July 2021
Brewer tees up deal with The Open

One of Kent's biggest brands has signed up to be an official partner of golf showcase The Open which returns to the county this month.

The £250,000 ticket to immortality

06 July 2021
The £250,000 ticket to immortality

Just why are an increasing number of people paying thousands of pounds to be frozen after they die - in the hope of being revived in the future?

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Visitor economy grants available

05 July 2021
Visitor economy grants available

Firms in the tourism sector hit by the pandemic can apply for a new grant of up to £3,000.

Scientists serve up Ace strawberry

05 July 2021
Scientists serve up Ace strawberry

It is hoped a new variety of strawberry could boost local producers by providing top notch fruit from May to September.

18th century pub to be replaced by homes

01 July 2021
18th century pub to be replaced by homes

Work has started on pulling down a former pub and replacing it with housing.

Visa scheme hope for hospitality sector

01 July 2021
Visa scheme hope for hospitality sector

A visa scheme goes live today which could help ease the recruitment crisis for hospitality businesses.

Fake Covid claims see tea sales soar by 5,000%

30 June 2021
Fake Covid claims see tea sales soar by 5,000%

False claims about the power of a speciality tea to help tackle Covid have sent sales soaring at one Kent supplier.

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