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Crocs are in, ties are out: John Lewis reveals our most popular items

Crocs are in, ties are out: John Lewis reveals our most popular items

12 October 2021

As social lives and shopping habits have been changed by the pandemic - John Lewis reveals some of our most popular items of the last year.

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Jobless figures fall again - but will furlough have sting in its tail?

Jobless figures fall again - but will furlough have sting in its tail?

12 October 2021

The number of people claiming benefits has fallen once again this month as firms warn of a recruitment crisis.

NHS jobs up for grabs at open day

NHS jobs up for grabs at open day

07 October 2021

Two open days will take place later this month aimed at attracting health professionals to one of the county's trusts.

Protest planned over homes on dock site

Protest planned over homes on dock site

07 October 2021

Demonstrators are expected to gather tonight to protest plans to build thousands of new homes.

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Aldi to open new Kent store tomorrow

Aldi to open new Kent store tomorrow

06 October 2021

A new branch of supermarket chain Aldi will be opening its doors to its first-ever customers tomorrow morning.

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Colleges and chamber unite to secure £5.6m

Colleges and chamber unite to secure £5.6m

06 October 2021

Newly secured funding will be invested in ensuring Kent's colleges are delivering courses which fit the skills needs of local employers.

'Visa scheme should be extended to Kent'

'Visa scheme should be extended to Kent'

05 October 2021

A work visa scheme should be extended to address an emerging jobs crisis in Kent's farming industry, say local groups.

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Europe's biggest theme park will go ahead despite 'naysayers and doom-mongers'

Europe's biggest theme park will go ahead despite 'naysayers and doom-mongers'

05 October 2021

The man driving a £2.5bn theme park project says it will be built as he unveils first firms to be appointed to work on it.

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Park signs deal to boost start-ups

Park signs deal to boost start-ups

04 October 2021

A major science park in the county is taking further steps to help boost the sector with a new tie-up.

Young people encouraged to take up lorry driving

Young people encouraged to take up lorry driving

03 October 2021

KCC's economic director has suggested young people could help solve driver shortages faced by the haulage industry.

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'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'

'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'

30 September 2021

A leading business organisation warns of an 'autumn storm' of challenges to the county's small firms.

'Fuel crisis comes just as firms were hoping to return to normal'

'Fuel crisis comes just as firms were hoping to return to normal'

29 September 2021

Employers are facing yet another challenge as the fuel crisis continues; getting staff into the workplace.

Amazon to recruit hundreds of seasonal workers

Amazon to recruit hundreds of seasonal workers

28 September 2021

The online retailer is looking to hire hundreds of seasonal workers in Kent as part of a recruitment drive at its huge new £205m warehouse.

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99 owners but the pets ain't one

99 owners but the pets ain't one

27 September 2021

A vets in the county has become the biggest practice in the world to become employee owned.

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Panic room business sets sights on American dream

Panic room business sets sights on American dream

26 September 2021

A couple who run a panic room venue have spoken of their excitement at taking their success across the pond to the USA.

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Solider who lost leg in Afghanistan now leading hundreds at Amazon depot

Solider who lost leg in Afghanistan now leading hundreds at Amazon depot

24 September 2021

A former soldier who lost a leg in Afghanistan reveals how his injury ended his career and finding a new passion using skills he learnt in the army.

Backlash brewing over port redevelopment plans

Backlash brewing over port redevelopment plans

23 September 2021

A rebel group of councillors have joined a growing opposition to the controversial redevelopment putting the future of more than 800 jobs at risk.

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Sustainable future tops summit agenda

Sustainable future tops summit agenda

23 September 2021

One of the county's leading business events will be back for a fifth year in January - with green issues on the agenda.

Much-loved wedding outfit shop to shut after 40 years

Much-loved wedding outfit shop to shut after 40 years

22 September 2021

The owner of a popular store specialising in wedding outfits for mothers has bid farewell ahead of the shop closing after four decades in business.

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Jobs boost as builders merchant reveals opening date on £24m park

Jobs boost as builders merchant reveals opening date on £24m park

22 September 2021

A jobs boost has been announced by a major builders merchant chain after revealing the opening date of its latest Kent branch.

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