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Motorways get electric car charging boost

17 January 2024
Motorways get electric car charging boost

Additional electric car charging hubs have been installed on both the M20 and M25.

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Housebuilding industry to gather at key event

17 January 2024
Housebuilding industry to gather at key event

More than 200 experts are set to gather to discuss the challenges facing the public and private housing sector across Kent and Medway.

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Firms have new HR consultancy option

17 January 2024
Firms have new HR consultancy option

A new human resources consultancy has launched in the county – with the backing of a leading law firm.

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‘It’s brand was once bullet-proof – but no more’

17 January 2024
‘It’s brand was once bullet-proof – but no more’

There are lessons every business in the county should learn from the scandal which has shattered the Post Office’s reputation.

Can two iconic Kent attractions co-exist after music-giant takeover?

14 January 2024
Can two iconic Kent attractions co-exist after music-giant takeover?

One of the world’s biggest live music firms is now owner of Dreamland – but could that hit the wrong note for an iconic theatre just half-a-mile away?

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‘East vs west Kent is a divide unlikely to ever heal’

13 January 2024
‘East vs west Kent is a divide unlikely to ever heal’

The divide between east and west Kent is alive and well – but which side do you hold closest to your heart, asks our columnist.

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Consultation opens into ferry service’s future

10 January 2024
Consultation opens into ferry service’s future

A public consultation has gone live into the future of a ferry service facing a funding squeeze at both ends of its route – and you can have your say.

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Networking curtain-raiser to attract hundreds

10 January 2024
Networking curtain-raiser to attract hundreds

Business leaders and academics will gather this week for the traditional new year networking curtain-raiser.

‘Eurostar dream? We’ve been sold a pup’

10 January 2024
‘Eurostar dream? We’ve been sold a pup’

Is Eurostar’s refusal to revive its Kent services a betrayal of the economic dreams on which the whole project was sold to the county?

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Business confidence across Kent increases

10 January 2024
Business confidence across Kent increases

A major new survey has show business confidence levels in Kent are increasing – but clouds remain on the horizon.

The Kent sub-postmaster whose life was ruined by the Post Office scandal

07 January 2024
The Kent sub-postmaster whose life was ruined by the Post Office scandal

A former Kent sub-postmaster’s life was devastated by the false accusations highlighted in ITV’s hit drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

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Did The Traitors hopeful survive ‘murder’ threat?

06 January 2024
Did The Traitors hopeful survive ‘murder’ threat?

Hit BBC reality TV show The Traitors is back...but how has Kent’s contestant fared during the first week?

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Serving police officer suspended after rape charge

06 January 2024
Serving police officer suspended after rape charge

A serving Met Police officer has been suspended after he was charged with rape.

Double stabbing: 31-year-old charged

06 January 2024
Double stabbing: 31-year-old charged

A 31-year-old man has been charged after two teenagers were stabbed in a town centre.

‘Film of town from 40 years ago left me transfixed’

06 January 2024
‘Film of town from 40 years ago left me transfixed’

A short film on a Facebook site provides our columnist with a fascinating glimpse of a town beloved by generations.

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‘Everyone should say hello as you pass them on a walk’

30 December 2023
‘Everyone should say hello as you pass them on a walk’

You wouldn’t do it in the high street, but while on a walk it’s plain bad manners not to give a cheery greeting or smile to those you pass.

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Review of 2023: Farewell Wilko, hello a host of newly minted millionaires

29 December 2023
Review of 2023: Farewell Wilko, hello a host of newly minted millionaires

In the concluding part of our review of 2023, we look back at changes to our high streets and the tragedies which shocked our communities.

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Review of 2023: Will London Resort, Manston Airport or Lower Thames Crossing finally make progress?

28 December 2023
Review of 2023: Will London Resort, Manston Airport or Lower Thames Crossing finally make progress?

In the second part of our review of the year, we take a look at a trilogy of long-running sagas and ask if an end is, finally, in sight?

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Review of 2023: Superstars, strikes and a summer that disappointed

27 December 2023
Review of 2023: Superstars, strikes and a summer that disappointed

In the first of a three-part look back over the last 12 months, we start with the weather, relentless strikes and a farewell to a TV favourite.

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The ‘forgotten’ battle which changed our history

26 December 2023
The ‘forgotten’ battle which changed our history

A new book sheds light on a brutal battle and the loss of thousands of lives right here in Kent which changed our history forever.

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