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Hundreds of new jobs as firm eyes £100m site

Hundreds of new jobs as firm eyes £100m site

17 October 2022

A major employer is looking to move into a purpose-built factory with the creation of up to 300 new jobs.

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Battle for future of docks 'will end up in court'

Battle for future of docks 'will end up in court'

14 October 2022

A top councillor is warning that court action is inevitable over the future of a closure-threatened commercial docks.

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Online business opens first High Street branch

Online business opens first High Street branch

14 October 2022

An online candle and fragrance business is opening its first High Street store - one advantage being customers can smell its products before they buy.

Fashion store to close Bluewater branch

Fashion store to close Bluewater branch

12 October 2022

A clothing and lifestyle brand says it has made the "difficult but necessary decision" to close its only Kent branch.

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Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700

Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700

12 October 2022

Plans to ban sales of new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 could mean huge costs for the UK and individual households says a study into the policy.

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Battle brews over multi-million pound investment zones

Battle brews over multi-million pound investment zones

11 October 2022

The county's two biggest councils are set to go head-to-head in attempts to become business-friendly government investment zones.

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Garden centre goes up for sale

Garden centre goes up for sale

06 October 2022

A popular garden centre has gone on the market as its long-time owners retire.

Last-gasp appeal for buyer of paper mill

Last-gasp appeal for buyer of paper mill

05 October 2022

The administrators of an historic paper mill say it will wind down operations unless a buyer comes forward 'urgently'.

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Major fruit producer sold to multinational

Major fruit producer sold to multinational

04 October 2022

A Kent firm which has become the UK's largest fruit processor has been sold in a multi-million pound deal.

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Argos store taken over by charity for homeless

Argos store taken over by charity for homeless

02 October 2022

A once-popular town centre store is to be converted into a community hub.

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'It's about making a difference to your community'

'It's about making a difference to your community'

28 September 2022

Social enterprises are growing in popularity - and delivering real value to communities across Kent.

New stores and drive-thru planned for Silver Spring site

New stores and drive-thru planned for Silver Spring site

28 September 2022

A hotels plan for a prominent factory site which has sat empty for almost a decade has been dropped.

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'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

27 September 2022

The story of one Kent high street shows the challenges small businesses face this winter with rising bills and a cost of living crisis.

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Dozens of jobs lost as 284-year-old Kent business shuts down

Dozens of jobs lost as 284-year-old Kent business shuts down

23 September 2022

A historic paper mill has been placed into administration - with dozens of employees made redundant.

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'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

21 September 2022

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

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Opening date set for controversial Lidl

Opening date set for controversial Lidl

17 September 2022

A long-planned branch of a popular budget supermarket has finally announced its opening date.

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Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

14 September 2022

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats

Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats

12 September 2022

Residents and business-owners have hit out at plans to demolish a row of shops and replace them with a block of 40 flats resembling "rabbit hutches".

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What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

12 September 2022

The future of a 'forgotten and derelict' shopping arcade is being called into question as the last big name brand prepares to move out.

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Town's third McDonald's quickly taking shape

Town's third McDonald's quickly taking shape

11 September 2022

Progress is being made on the construction of a new fast-food restaurant in the car park of a supermarket.

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