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Hairdresser a cut above the rest with midnight opening

18 June 2020
Hairdresser a cut above the rest with midnight opening

The time for a professional haircut looks to be just around the corner - and one salon will be open the minute restrictions are lifted.

Petition supporting our farmers hits 1m mark

18 June 2020
Petition supporting our farmers hits 1m mark

A campaign to prevent trade deals including chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef sees more than 1m sign petition.

'Covid chaperone' in big demand

18 June 2020
'Covid chaperone' in big demand

A recruitment agency is seeing a heavy demand for people to help enforce social distancing for shops and businesses.

Housebuilder hires development director

18 June 2020
Housebuilder hires development director

A leading housebuilder has hired a new executive to help drive forward its ambitious expansion plans.

Defence giant resumes apprentice hiring

18 June 2020
Defence giant resumes apprentice hiring

A major employer in the county is continuing to hire apprentices - but with virtual interviews.

Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

18 June 2020
Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

The man who invented iconic TV puppet Basil Brush became a millionaire but shunned the limelight - here's his remarkable story.

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Website highlights Covid-19 secure small businesses

15 June 2020
Website highlights Covid-19 secure small businesses

Firms in the county are being invited to register on a free site highlighting the steps taken to be safe as lockdown measures are eased.

Life after lockdown for Kent's pubs

15 June 2020
Life after lockdown for Kent's pubs

Table service, contactless payments and an end to menus - just how will our pubs look when they finally reopen next month?

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Lord Mayor calls for unity to ease crisis

13 June 2020
Lord Mayor calls for unity to ease crisis

On the day when 20,000 people should have taken to the streets for a major Pride parade, a call for unity has been made.

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Cathedrals confirm reopening dates

13 June 2020
Cathedrals confirm reopening dates

The county's cathedrals have confirmed the dates they will reopen for private prayer.

Bid farewell to hotel buffet breakfasts

13 June 2020
Bid farewell to hotel buffet breakfasts

Rooms not tidied up during your stay, and food left outside your room - hotels are feeling the difference as they prepare to reopen.

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Crowds set to flock to beaches for warm weekend

13 June 2020
Crowds set to flock to beaches for warm weekend

Weather forecasters say temperatures will peak at 25C this weekend.

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Pigeon saved after shed blaze

13 June 2020
Pigeon saved after shed blaze

Fire crews failed to get in a flap as they tackled a blaze which saw one of our feathered friends needing treatment.

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Electrical retailer reveals which stores will open

12 June 2020
Electrical retailer reveals which stores will open

Shoppers will be able to get tech advice for the first three days as a major retailer returns as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.

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Business chiefs call for support as UK economy shrinks 20.4%

12 June 2020
Business chiefs call for support as UK economy shrinks 20.4%

The release of April's GDP figures have brought into 'sharp relief' the economic impact of the health crisis.

Plans for port and airport to form freeport zone

12 June 2020
Plans for port and airport to form freeport zone

A proposal claims thousands of jobs could be created if freeport plans are pursued - but airport campaigners are unlikely to be happy.

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Rupert Bear at 100 and the woman who created him

12 June 2020
Rupert Bear at 100 and the woman who created him

As Rupert Bear celebrates his centenary, we look at the life of the Kent artist who gave birth to the iconic creation.

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Escalators to get UV units and green steps to stay safe

11 June 2020
Escalators to get UV units and green steps to stay safe

A specialist firm has developed two key weapons in the fight to keep shoppers and office workers safe when using escalators.

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Ropemaking back at dockyard

11 June 2020
Ropemaking back at dockyard

An historic trade has resumed after the pandemic forced it to take its first break in production for 400 years.

Cross-Channel pact to revive tourism industry

10 June 2020
Cross-Channel pact to revive tourism industry

County chiefs have agreed with officials in Europe to work together to help boost tourism as lockdown measures are eased.

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