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Kent jobs fears as B&Q announces store closures

Kent jobs fears as B&Q announces store closures

31 March 2015

Thousands of jobs are at risk as DIY giant B&Q announces 60 store closures.

Help to predict asthma attacks

Help to predict asthma attacks

31 March 2015

A manufacturer of a testing kit for asthma sufferers is expecting profits to soar after experts' calls for better screening.

Builders lay down regeneration markers

Builders lay down regeneration markers

31 March 2015

Billboards featuring the words “It’s Here” have appeared at sites earmarked for development as part of the £100 million project.

Those mooving family moments

Those mooving family moments

30 March 2015

The KM Group is looking for readers to send in their best snaps from the Kent County Show after winning a contract to promote the event.

Aylesford Newsprint: The real story

Aylesford Newsprint: The real story

30 March 2015

Paper maker Aylesford Newsprint became the latest casualty of a declining newspaper industry when it closed, costing more than 230 jobs.

An 'amazing regeneration opportunity'

An 'amazing regeneration opportunity'

30 March 2015

The site of the closed Aylesford Newsprint paper mill could become a mixture of housing and commercial land, although politicians favour business use.

Paper cuts dent once flourishing industry

Paper cuts dent once flourishing industry

30 March 2015

Trevor Sturgess recalls happy times during the heady days for a paper mill and gives his thoughts on the chancellor's final budget before polling day

Airport sums "do not stack up"

Airport sums "do not stack up"

30 March 2015

The owners of Manston have made their clearest statement yet on their intentions for the site and have revealed the stake held by ex-boss Ann Gloag.

Fair seas ahead as two firms start partnership

Fair seas ahead as two firms start partnership

30 March 2015

Two marine businesses in Kent - one of which is 300 years old - have merged in a deal which secures the boatyard industry here for another generation.

TruGym manager apologises for further delays

TruGym manager apologises for further delays

29 March 2015

The manager of a gym due to open earlier this month has apologised to members as it is not yet ready due to complications with the construction.

New country park ‘would boost tourism and firms’

New country park ‘would boost tourism and firms’

29 March 2015

A presentation on the Betteshanger Sustainable Park project was given to Deal Town Council in a bid to gain its support

Pub to reopen after major refit

Pub to reopen after major refit

27 March 2015

A village pub will reopen after a complete refit inside and out next month.

Foster firm bought in £36m deal

Foster firm bought in £36m deal

27 March 2015

A foster parent provider has been sold by its private equity owners after expanding its revenues and the number of children it looks after.

Dreamland launch date announced

Dreamland launch date announced

27 March 2015

It's been revealed - the date when Dreamland finally reopens as a major tourist attraction.

House builder on hunt for workers

House builder on hunt for workers

27 March 2015

A developer in Kent is looking to take on eight new apprentices.

Towergate sells advisory business

Towergate sells advisory business

27 March 2015

Insurance broker Towergate has sold a financial planning arm to a private equity group for £8.64 million and hired another ex-worker at a US rival.

Woman jailed after defrauding retailer

Woman jailed after defrauding retailer

26 March 2015

A woman who travelled to John Lewis stores across the south of England and fraudulently returned £2,153 of items has been handed a suspended sentence.

Lounge on the Farm festival shelved for year

Lounge on the Farm festival shelved for year

26 March 2015

There will be no Lounge on the Farm festival this year - for the first time in nine years - we can exclusively reveal.

Funds for farmers

Funds for farmers

26 March 2015

Rural companies are being encouraged to bid for £180 million of EU money being made available over the next six years.

Make that career move

Make that career move

26 March 2015

Dance duo Twist and Pulse met more than 2,700 school pupils at a major careers fair, which is open to the public today.

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