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The decade we bid farewell to Woolworths and smoking in pubs

22 February 2022
The decade we bid farewell to Woolworths and smoking in pubs

In the second part of our look back at the biggest stories of the Noughties, we remember the collapse of Woolworths and when Madonna came to town.

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High-tech AI trial to fill vacancies

21 February 2022
High-tech AI trial to fill vacancies

One Kent town will be part of a Government-backed six-month trial scheme using artificial intelligence to get people into work.

From earthquakes to dolphins: The Noughties remembered

15 February 2022
From earthquakes to dolphins: The Noughties remembered

Some seismic events took place in Kent during the Noughties – here's the first instalment of a two-part special.

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Fruit sales hit record highs

11 February 2022
Fruit sales hit record highs

Fruit varieties developed at a horticultural research centre in the county are closing in on 100million annual sales.

Two-floor jazz bar set to open

11 February 2022
Two-floor jazz bar set to open

The on-going revival of a town centre will soon see its latest addition - a 'Prohibition-era style club' - open later this month.

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Silicon Valley firm invests £11m in county

10 February 2022
Silicon Valley firm invests £11m in county

A company looking to develop revolutionary fuel alternatives for the aviation industry is investing £11m and creating dozens of jobs in the county.

Award winners set to be revealed

10 February 2022
Award winners set to be revealed

A gala ceremony takes place today to celebrate the achievement of apprentices in the county as experts say they could help ease skills shortages.

Five experts join NHS board

10 February 2022
Five experts join NHS board

The NHS organisation set to replace the existing CCG in the county has appointed five non-executive directors to its board.

'Lawless' town's vegan spot could make Desperate Dan think twice

10 February 2022
'Lawless' town's vegan spot could make Desperate Dan think twice

We review a vegan fast food joint so good it could convert the most blood-thirsty carnivore.

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Rail workers to stage one-day walkout

08 February 2022
Rail workers to stage one-day walkout

Union bosses say the one day strike will draw attention to the pay rates of staff working on Kent's train services.

'This could be a game-changer'

08 February 2022
'This could be a game-changer'

An innovative app to help slash the amount of food going to waste is up and running ahead of a 12-month trial in the county.

The warship which changed British history

08 February 2022
The warship which changed British history

It redefined the Navy after being captured from the French - and now the remarkable story of an historic warship is sailing into the county.

Popular Thai beer to be brewed in county

07 February 2022
Popular Thai beer to be brewed in county

A brewery in Kent has extended its partnership with a Thai beer firm which will see it brew its leading lager for the UK market.

The e-bikes which don't need pedal power

07 February 2022
The e-bikes which don't need pedal power

A range of electric bikes are now available which could allow users to not bother pedalling at all.

Is it time to haggle down your TV and broadband deal?

05 February 2022
Is it time to haggle down your TV and broadband deal?

Find out if one of our reporters had any success in negotiating down their TV, broadband and phone package with one big company.

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Rail services facing strike threat

03 February 2022
Rail services facing strike threat

Workers who clean trains operating across the county have voted for industrial action in a dispute over pay.

One in five property hunters are from London

01 February 2022
One in five property hunters are from London

A major property report has underlined the surge of interest in the county from those currently living in London as house prices continue to climb.

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Strike action at docks called off

01 February 2022
Strike action at docks called off

A deal has been agreed which will end industrial action which impacted on the importation of new vehicles at a Kent port.

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Fibre firm appoints COO

01 February 2022
Fibre firm appoints COO

A leader provider of full fibre broadband into rural areas of the county has strengthened its leadership team.

'Cash in on free support' urges council chief

31 January 2022
'Cash in on free support' urges council chief

SMEs are being urged to check their eligibility to access funding to boost their business by embracing new technologies.

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