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Santander announces branch closures

Santander announces branch closures

23 January 2019

High street bank Santander has announced it is to close 140 of its branches, including one in Kent, putting more than 1,200 jobs at risk.

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Council's £232k bid to expand high school

Council's £232k bid to expand high school

23 January 2019

County council bosses are seeking funding to expand a secondary school as its head teacher reveals that once again it is oversubscribed.

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Gap between the top and lowest earners widens

Gap between the top and lowest earners widens

23 January 2019

Top earners in Kent take home an average of £42,000 more per year than their lower-paid counterparts, figures show.

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Government to allow extra 2,000 lorries to park at ex-airport

Government to allow extra 2,000 lorries to park at ex-airport

23 January 2019

The government is to extend the capacity of the former Manston airport as an emergency lorry park to accommodate up to 6,000 HGVs.

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Private school to close after 14 years

Private school to close after 14 years

23 January 2019

Fee-paying parents of over 60 pupils at a private primary school will be looking for a new place for their children next year as it is set to close.

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Patisserie Valerie falls into administration

Patisserie Valerie falls into administration

22 January 2019

The future of troubled cafe chain Patisserie Valerie is in doubt after it collapsed into administration, putting four shops in Kent at risk.

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Historic watering hole to make way for new homes

Historic watering hole to make way for new homes

22 January 2019

A former pub that once served pints to Dambusters leader Guy Gibson is to be pulled down to make way for homes.

Preparing Kent's roads ahead of Brexit costing the taxpayer £28.8m says KCC

Preparing Kent's roads ahead of Brexit costing the taxpayer £28.8m says KCC

22 January 2019

KCC given nearly £29m by government to improve roads ahead of Brexit

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Hotel chain overwhelmed with job applications

Hotel chain overwhelmed with job applications

22 January 2019

More than 500 people have applied for jobs at a £5.5 million luxury boutique hotel due to open in May.

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Home Bargains and UFC Gym expected to open at retail park

Home Bargains and UFC Gym expected to open at retail park

22 January 2019

The site of an old Toys R Us site could be turned into a gym and discount store.

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Cross-Channel operator reports record revenues for 2018

Cross-Channel operator reports record revenues for 2018

22 January 2019

Increases across the board for tunnel operator as it prepares for Brexit.

Travel firm re-brands as part of restructure

Travel firm re-brands as part of restructure

22 January 2019

Popular firm will change the name of two Kent outlets as part of a group-wide restructuring.

Pub chain in talks to open hotel

Pub chain in talks to open hotel

22 January 2019

Wetherspoon officials have begun talks about opening a hotel above one of its seafront bars.

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Surge in electric car sales

Surge in electric car sales

22 January 2019

Registrations of plug-in vehicles are up by more than 40%, the latest figures show.

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Wedding venue facing closure threat

Wedding venue facing closure threat

21 January 2019

A Victorian wedding venue is under threat as a council seeks to move staff into the building to save money.

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Co-op announces new store

Co-op announces new store

21 January 2019

Convenience store the Co-op will be the first big name supermarket to join 1,300 homes, a school and hotel in a garden city.

Small businesses feel the squeeze as Brexit uncertainty blamed

Small businesses feel the squeeze as Brexit uncertainty blamed

21 January 2019

Latest survey paints a gloomy picture for our small businesses.

Theatre bosses: 'This puts Folkestone on the map'

Theatre bosses: 'This puts Folkestone on the map'

21 January 2019

Theatre managers are celebrating news that a West End production has chosen to include their theatre on its national tour.

Fears historic pub will lose its traditional charm after revamp

Fears historic pub will lose its traditional charm after revamp

20 January 2019

Customers fear a major refurbishment could spoil the traditional feel of a 259-year-old pub.

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Pledge to clamp down on ‘reckless’ delivery riders

Pledge to clamp down on ‘reckless’ delivery riders

20 January 2019

A crackdown on food delivery riders cycling recklessly through a city centre has been pledged by council chiefs.

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