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Major estate agent sold to rapidly-expanding group

23 October 2024
Major estate agent sold to rapidly-expanding group

One of the county’s best-known estate agents has changed hands as part of one group’s aggressive nationwide acquisition strategy.

Fast-food firm to open new outlet

23 October 2024
Fast-food firm to open new outlet

A fast-food chain has confirmed it is to open at a motorway service station - creating 12 jobs.

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UK’s first 24/7 kayak rental facility opened

23 October 2024
UK’s first 24/7 kayak rental facility opened

A seaside town’s bid to boost its watersports offering now includes a 24/7 automated kayak and SUP rental unit on the beach.

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Beer drinkers are being ‘misled’

23 October 2024
Beer drinkers are being ‘misled’

A campaign has been launched to help prevent beer-drinkers being ‘misled’ into buying brews created by global giants rather than true independents.

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‘Hands up if you think the 11-plus is fair’

19 October 2024
‘Hands up if you think the 11-plus is fair’

Kent Test results came out this week - but is sitting such a momentous exam at just 10 too much, too young, asks our columnist.

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A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

17 October 2024
A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

Egyptian food is not something served up across Kent - but one seaside town is doing just that and our reviewer went along to check it out.

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Opening dates for new stores at Bluewater confirmed

16 October 2024
Opening dates for new stores at Bluewater confirmed

Shopping complex Bluewater has confirmed a string of new stores - and their opening dates.

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Boss of IT firm steps down as MD after 30 years

16 October 2024
Boss of IT firm steps down as MD after 30 years

It’s all change at the top of an IT firm after its founder moves over as MD to make way for his son.

Saga sets sights on cruising to profitable future

16 October 2024
Saga sets sights on cruising to profitable future

One of the county’s biggest employers is in talks to strike a big money insurance deals while its cruise business excels.

Car buying giant opens new branch

16 October 2024
Car buying giant opens new branch

A leading car-buying company has added to its branches in Kent with the opening of a new outlet.

Theme park tycoon: ‘£2.5bn London Resort dream destroyed my life’

16 October 2024
Theme park tycoon: ‘£2.5bn London Resort dream destroyed my life’

For the first time, the driving force behind a multi-billion pound theme park proposal dubbed the ‘Dartford Disneyland’ has spoken out on the saga.

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‘Isn’t it time we stop calling ourselves the Garden of England?’

12 October 2024
‘Isn’t it time we stop calling ourselves the Garden of England?’

Apparently Kent has a some negative perception issues - so is it time, asks our columnist, to lose the Garden of England catchphrase?

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‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

10 October 2024
‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

How will workers and employers be impacted by the proposed Employment Rights Bill, unveiled today by the government?

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

10 October 2024
Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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Holiday park loved by celeb couple gets gold rating

09 October 2024
Holiday park loved by celeb couple gets gold rating

A holiday park which last year underwent a multi-million pound upgrade, has been given the AA’s highest campsite rating.

MegaGrowth 50 returns for 2025

09 October 2024
MegaGrowth 50 returns for 2025

A list of Kent’s fastest growing companies returns for its 21st year in 2025 - here’s how your company can be included.

Plan to tackle Kent’s negative perceptions and boost visitors

09 October 2024
Plan to tackle Kent’s negative perceptions and boost visitors

Kent has plenty to offer the tourist - and thousands of jobs rely on them. Now a plan has been hatched to tackle some of the negative perceptions.

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Crisps firm renews deal with pub chain

09 October 2024
Crisps firm renews deal with pub chain

A firm which specialises in crisps with a Kentish flavour has secured a new deal with a pub chain in the county.

Shopping centre sold to major retail group

08 October 2024
Shopping centre sold to major retail group

One of the county’s major shopping centres has been snapped up just two months after going on the market for £25m.

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One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

08 October 2024
One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

As a decision on the Lower Thames Crossing is delayed again, why is it so expensive, will we have to pay a toll and where is the money coming from?

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