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DIY stores continue to hang in the balance

20 November 2024
DIY stores continue to hang in the balance

A week on from calling in administrators, a leading DIY chain continues to hope a buyer will save its Kent stores and staff.

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Uni course to boost SME managers

20 November 2024
Uni course to boost SME managers

A university in the county is offering a 12-week course to SME chiefs to help boost their business.

Almost 100 jobs saved at beleagued construction firm

18 November 2024
Almost 100 jobs saved at beleagued construction firm

The Kent office of a construction giant which collapsed into administration earlier this year has been acquired - saving 95 jobs.

How much house prices are rising or falling where you live - and why

18 November 2024
How much house prices are rising or falling where you live - and why

While the average price of a house in Kent is falling, two districts in particular have seen a dramatic increase, according to a new property report.

‘Now is not the time to deck the halls with boughs of holly’

16 November 2024
‘Now is not the time to deck the halls with boughs of holly’

Some homes have already put their decorations up - but, our columnist argues, you should wait until at least mid-December.

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DIY giant goes into administration as 70 stores sold

13 November 2024
DIY giant goes into administration as 70 stores sold

One of the country’s largest DIY brands has this afternoon gone into administration - but 70 stores have been snapped up by the owner of The Range.

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Recruitment firm set for rebrand after takeover

13 November 2024
Recruitment firm set for rebrand after takeover

A recruitment agency in the county is under new ownership and will be rebranded.

Law firm to appoint three managing partners

13 November 2024
Law firm to appoint three managing partners

A law firm is set to break with tradition and appoint three managing partners next year.

Swanky Swiss watch shop opens

13 November 2024
Swanky Swiss watch shop opens

A luxury Swiss watch brand - where timepieces can cost thousands of pounds - has opened at a shopping centre.

Cinema chain future safe after sale

13 November 2024
Cinema chain future safe after sale

A cinema chain with outlets in the county has seen its future secured after it was sold at auction.

‘Blaze raged so hard it lit night sky like it was midday’

10 November 2024
‘Blaze raged so hard it lit night sky like it was midday’

The thousands of tourists who visit one of Kent’s most popular seaside towns have little idea of the inferno which forever changed it.

‘He was far from home but not forgotten’

10 November 2024
‘He was far from home but not forgotten’

How a forgotten gravestone resurrected long-lost links between a school, its wartime past and a solider’s family thousands of miles away.

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‘The town needs a pulling-down-and-having-another-go-at-it approach’

09 November 2024
‘The town needs a pulling-down-and-having-another-go-at-it approach’

Our columnist finds himself less than impressed with one of the county’s primary towns as he navigates its roads.

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Former owners of travel firm jailed

08 November 2024
Former owners of travel firm jailed

The former owners of an award-winning travel firm in the county have been jailed.

Major firm confirms it is to be sold in takeover deal

06 November 2024
Major firm confirms it is to be sold in takeover deal

One of the county’s best known infrastructure firms is subject to a major multi-million pound takeover deal.

Hornby sells model vehicle brand for £1.38m

06 November 2024
Hornby sells model vehicle brand for £1.38m

Collectables giant Hornby has sold one of its loss-making brands to its own former CEO.

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Self-build homes event returns for 2025

06 November 2024
Self-build homes event returns for 2025

Ever fancied creating your own Grand Designs home? Then an event in February could be just up your street.

University welcomes tuition fee increase

04 November 2024
University welcomes tuition fee increase

Students are set to see their student loans increase after the cap for university tuition fees was confirmed - but maintenance loans will rise too.

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‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

02 November 2024
‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

Kent has plenty of historic spots - but this one provides you with a view of the county’s biggest - and ongoing - challenges over the centuries.

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‘Giving with one hand and taking with the other’: What does the new Budget mean for Kent?

30 October 2024
‘Giving with one hand and taking with the other’: What does the new Budget mean for Kent?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled Labour’s first Budget for 14 years - but what does it mean for the county?

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