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Visit Kent boss to step down

22 March 2018
Visit Kent boss to step down

The boss of an organisation promoting tourism in the county has announced she is quitting after 13 years.

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Calls for clarity on 'vital' migrant labour

22 March 2018
Calls for clarity on 'vital' migrant labour

The new chairman of Kent's branch of the National Farmers' Union has called for clarity from the government on access to migrant labour after Brexit.

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New Look confirms Kent store closures

21 March 2018
New Look confirms Kent store closures

Troubled clothing retailer New Look is to push ahead with the closure of 60 stores, including two in the county, with the loss of 980 jobs.

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Dole queues up nearly 900

21 March 2018
Dole queues up nearly 900

Jobcentres in the county recorded a huge rise in the number of people on unemployment benefits last month.

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Kent staff uncertain over Carpetright future

21 March 2018
Kent staff uncertain over Carpetright future

Flooring retailer Carpetright is considering plans to close stores across the UK, leaving staff facing uncertainty in Kent.

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Housebuilder to break construction record as market soars

20 March 2018
Housebuilder to break construction record as market soars

Bellway expects to build 10,000 homes for the first time this financial year as buyers continue to enjoy low interest rates and government support.

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Thousands expected at apprenticeship exhibition

20 March 2018
Thousands expected at apprenticeship exhibition

About 6,000 budding apprentices, parents and students will find out about career prospects at the National Apprenticeship Show over the next two days.

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Roller coaster to create 50 jobs

19 March 2018
Roller coaster to create 50 jobs

A seaside amusement park is poised to create about 50 jobs this summer after its family owners injected half a million pounds.

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Government buys land for garden town

19 March 2018
Government buys land for garden town

A government housing agency has bought nearly 150 acres of land where a council hopes 12,000 homes will be built.

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Wetherspoon boss 'cautious' despite growth

16 March 2018
Wetherspoon boss 'cautious' despite growth

The outspoken chairman of pub chain JD Wetherspoon struck a wary note about the company's immediate future even after reporting increased profits.

Council backs life science investment fund

16 March 2018
Council backs life science investment fund

A venture capital firm has announced plans to invest £50 million in life sciences companies across the UK, partly backed by Kent County Council.

Lorry park turns away 500 vehicles a week

16 March 2018
Lorry park turns away 500 vehicles a week

A truckstop is turning away 500 vehicles each week and has hired five staff to deal with demand.

Buy-to-let boosts bank profits

15 March 2018
Buy-to-let boosts bank profits

OneSavings Bank, the challenger bank which owns Kent Reliance, increased profits last year as its focus on professional landlords paid off.

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Pizza Express restaurant to open

15 March 2018
Pizza Express restaurant to open

Pizza Express will open its second restaurant at Bluewater this month, creating 34 jobs.

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Openreach launches recruitment drive

15 March 2018
Openreach launches recruitment drive

More than 60 trainee engineers will be hired across Kent as to install superfast broadband.

Goodman's warning over scams

14 March 2018
Goodman's warning over scams

Former Strictly judge and Kent dancing school owner Len Goodman is raising awareness about financial scams affecting the older generation.

Eeyore Chancellor 'Tigger-like' over economy

13 March 2018
Eeyore Chancellor 'Tigger-like' over economy

Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered an optimistic assessment of the UK economy saying “there is light at the end of the tunnel" after austerity.

Fan app aims to raise £150k

13 March 2018
Fan app aims to raise £150k

A football fan app backed by a former England international is aiming to raise cash to help it sell data on supporters to clubs and broadcasters.

Gym chain Bannatyne's record year

12 March 2018
Gym chain Bannatyne's record year

Gym and spa group Bannatyne reported record turnover for last year after an investment programme across its health clubs.

Traffic schemes to receive £1m

12 March 2018
Traffic schemes to receive £1m

A series of measures to cut congestion at key hotspots in Kent are to receive a cash boost.

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