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Just who owns our town centres?

18 April 2022
Just who owns our town centres?

In our latest feature on the plight of high streets, we look at the fragmented world of property ownership to find out who's really running our towns.

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When Mods and Rockers clashed on a Kent beach

18 April 2022
When Mods and Rockers clashed on a Kent beach

We take a look back at the remarkable scenes which unfolded across a seaside town as two of youth culture's most iconic factions violently clashed.

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One month on: How Kent paid high price for P&O's fight for survival

17 April 2022
One month on: How Kent paid high price for P&O's fight for survival

Exactly one month ago, P&O Ferries sacked almost 800 staff - a move which has had enormous ramifications for the county ever since.

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Why have our high streets declined – and can they be saved?

16 April 2022
Why have our high streets declined – and can they be saved?

In the first of a series of special features on the challenges facing our high streets, we take a look at just why they have declined.

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Beetroot-infused beer in aid of Ukraine headlines festival

14 April 2022
Beetroot-infused beer in aid of Ukraine headlines festival

A powerful beer brewed to a Ukrainian recipe goes on sale this weekend at a popular festival - with proceeds going to help the war-torn nation.

'We want to turnover £1bn in five years'

14 April 2022
'We want to turnover £1bn in five years'

A property contractor has strengthened its board as it set its sights on growth and a £1bn turnover target.

Jobless figures fall but squeeze on budgets intensifies

12 April 2022
Jobless figures fall but squeeze on budgets intensifies

The number of people claiming benefits fell again last month - but rising inflation will hit many household budgets hard.

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Eurotunnel traffic rockets due to P&O crisis

11 April 2022
Eurotunnel traffic rockets due to P&O crisis

The operator of the Channel Tunnel has seen an enormous year-on-year growth for the month of March.

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Holiday park chain sold for £950m

11 April 2022
Holiday park chain sold for £950m

A holiday park giant, with parks across the county, has finally been taken over after a multi-million pound deal was finally approved.

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Brexit IT system crash adds to delays at ports

08 April 2022
Brexit IT system crash adds to delays at ports

A system introduced by HMRC following Brexit has crashed - adding time to checking lorries into our ports, compounding the chaos on our roads.

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Road chaos sees tourist hotspots 'down 50%'

08 April 2022
Road chaos sees tourist hotspots 'down 50%'

Tourism chiefs say the current gridlock on our roads is hitting popular destinations hard ahead of one of their busiest times of the year.

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Storage firm sold to Cumbrian company

07 April 2022
Storage firm sold to Cumbrian company

A firm has changed hands after years of gradual growth having been acquired by a company based in Cumbria.

'I expected a masterclass of over-priced style over substance'

07 April 2022
'I expected a masterclass of over-priced style over substance'

Our reviewer headed to a fish and chip shop which has become a darling of the Instagram generation - but were his fears to be justified?

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Kent's roads: Why so much of the county is facing traffic chaos

07 April 2022
Kent's roads: Why so much of the county is facing traffic chaos

For a week, the county's roads have been at breaking point - but just what exactly is causing the issues and is the end in sight?

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Survey reveals majority fear inflationary squeeze

06 April 2022
Survey reveals majority fear inflationary squeeze

A poll of SMEs has revealed many remain anxious at rising costs - while just 4% say Brexit has had a positive impact on them.

Ferry firm won't return to Channel 'until after Easter'

05 April 2022
Ferry firm won't return to Channel 'until after Easter'

Thousands of holidaymakers face problems getting back to Kent after it emerged P&O is unlikely to resume cross-Channel ferries until April 19.

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Property experts to gather for event

05 April 2022
Property experts to gather for event

A host of property issues for investors and developers will form the focus of debate at a special event taking place later this month.

Will frosty reception kill off Kent's high-speed ambitions?

05 April 2022
Will frosty reception kill off Kent's high-speed ambitions?

In our special report into 5G masts, we look at whether NIMBYism is holding back communities from being better connected.

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Housing development gets £22m funding boost

04 April 2022
Housing development gets £22m funding boost

The company behind a major development has secured a £22m loan to deliver hundreds of new homes.

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Could this be county's next vineyard?

04 April 2022
Could this be county's next vineyard?

Ever fancied owning a vineyard and creating your own wine? Well if you can afford it, land for sale in the county could fulfil your dreams.

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