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Why the cost of your train ticket is being hiked up today

02 March 2025
Why the cost of your train ticket is being hiked up today

A price hike for rail fares across the county comes into force today - and railcards are getting more expensive too.

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‘Shopping centre’s demolition will leave many memories amid the rubble’

01 March 2025
‘Shopping centre’s demolition will leave many memories amid the rubble’

Change is inevitable - and necessary - but the impending demolition of a shopping arcade will carry emotional weight to many, writes our columnist.

Road junction set for improvements ahead of airport revamp

27 February 2025
Road junction set for improvements ahead of airport revamp

A key road junction close to Manston Airport is set for major improvements ahead of the airport’s £650m regeneration.

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Big moves at two Kent winemakers

26 February 2025
Big moves at two Kent winemakers

One of Kent’s biggest winemakers has seen its biggest shareholder up his stake - while another is set to return to private ownership

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Headline speaker and new date confirmed for summit

26 February 2025
Headline speaker and new date confirmed for summit

One of the county’s leading business events has confirmed its 2025 date and its first speakers.

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Supermarket’s logistics hub ready for business

26 February 2025
Supermarket’s logistics hub ready for business

A major UK retailer says work on outfitting a major new logistics hub is now complete - a move likely to spell the end for its existing Kent site.

Theme park collapse cost taxpayer £5m

24 February 2025
Theme park collapse cost taxpayer £5m

It has emerged the public lost millions after a £2.5bn theme park scheme, dubbed the “Dartford Disneyland”, collapsed earlier this year.

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‘I stood amazed as the opposing coach squared up to me’

22 February 2025
‘I stood amazed as the opposing coach squared up to me’

Adults acting like children at kids’ football is nothing new as our columnist recalls his own experience at a game for nine-year-olds.

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Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

19 February 2025
Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

As BBC soap EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary, we speak to a long-time scriptwriter on the show who lifts the lid on life in Albert Square.

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‘Just pray this cowardly crime doesn’t come to Kent - it’s scary to witness’

15 February 2025
‘Just pray this cowardly crime doesn’t come to Kent - it’s scary to witness’

Our columnist takes a trip into London and finds himself witnessing an attempted crime - and hoping the trend doesn’t reach Kent.

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Firm behind high-speed rail link changes its name

13 February 2025
Firm behind high-speed rail link changes its name

The company behind the high-speed rail line through Kent has announced it has a new name - but there’s no mention of resuming Eurostar services.

Winemaker set to be delisted from stock market

12 February 2025
Winemaker set to be delisted from stock market

One of the county’s leading winemakers is set to be delisted from the stock market as it ends search for buyer.

Entrepreneur’s ‘big’ ambitions for county

12 February 2025
Entrepreneur’s ‘big’ ambitions for county

The man who spent £2m on a number plate is now focusing on boosting his property investment in the county.

Celebrated ice cream firm expands

12 February 2025
Celebrated ice cream firm expands

A leading artisan ice cream firm, with a popular seaside outlet, is expanding its range.

Housing event to discuss ‘challenges and opportunities’ of demand for homes

12 February 2025
Housing event to discuss ‘challenges and opportunities’ of demand for homes

Industry experts will gather at an event later this year to discuss how Kent and Medway can tackle the demand for more housing.

Majority of youngsters ‘would prefer apprenticeship to uni’

12 February 2025
Majority of youngsters ‘would prefer apprenticeship to uni’

One of the county’s leading employers says a survey it has conducted reveals a growing appetite for apprenticeships among young people.

Pub chain boss on iconic Kent club, rivals and his relationship with his legendary dad

10 February 2025
Pub chain boss on iconic Kent club, rivals and his relationship with his legendary dad

Pub chain boss Philip Thorley has spoken of his relationship with his father, rival operators and why he’s compiled a funeral playlist.

‘Never has getting your hair cut been so good’

08 February 2025
‘Never has getting your hair cut been so good’

The number of barbers on our high streets has exploded in recent years - but the experience of getting a haircut is lightyears from the 80s and 90s.

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Supermarket signs new cocktail deal with supplier

05 February 2025
Supermarket signs new cocktail deal with supplier

A drinks producer has signed a major new deal with a supermarket chain to deliver a new cocktail in a can.

Fish and chip giant pens ferry deal

05 February 2025
Fish and chip giant pens ferry deal

A leading fish and chip brand has signed a deal to serve up its classic dish on a number of cross-Channel ferries.

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