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Anger over Kickstart scheme changes

Anger over Kickstart scheme changes

25 January 2021

The local gateway set up to deliver the government's latest job creation scheme is fuming after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced major changes.

Proud history of vaccine hub site

Proud history of vaccine hub site

24 January 2021

How the site set to become Kent's mass Covid vaccination centre also helped in the war.

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'Amazon' warehouse approved

'Amazon' warehouse approved

21 January 2021

A giant distribution centre linked to Amazon has been given the go-ahead by councillors.

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Theme park saga threatened by rare jumping spider

Theme park saga threatened by rare jumping spider

20 January 2021

Plans for a multi-billion pound theme park could face added hurdles as government planners review a formal application to protect the wildlife haven.

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HSBC closes branches across Kent

HSBC closes branches across Kent

19 January 2021

HSBC has announced the closure of 82 branches including several in Kent.

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Voting opens for Taste of Kent Awards

Voting opens for Taste of Kent Awards

19 January 2021

Voting has opened for awards which celebrate the best in food and drink that the county has to offer - and anyone can vote for their favourites.

Town loses 200,000sq ft of commercial space

Town loses 200,000sq ft of commercial space

14 January 2021

A call has been made to stop the erosion of commercial property under laws allowing it to change to residential space.

Castle appoints new chief to lead fightback

Castle appoints new chief to lead fightback

11 January 2021

A new CEO is hoping to guide one of the county's top tourist attractions back to health after the ravages of the pandemic.

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Law firm hires apprentice solicitor

Law firm hires apprentice solicitor

11 January 2021

A leading law firm in the county has become one of the first in the region to take advantage of an innovative new scheme.

PR expert joins marketing team line-up

PR expert joins marketing team line-up

11 January 2021

A leading marketing and digital agency has strengthened its team with a new senior appointment.

Another retailer teeters on the brink

Another retailer teeters on the brink

05 January 2021

A popular chain with branches across Kent is thought to be on the verge of administration after seeing sales decimated by the pandemic.

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Summit all set to tackle county's challenges

Summit all set to tackle county's challenges

05 January 2021

A leading business event takes place next week - with key discussion points including Brexit, Covid-19 and the state of our high streets.

'Business needs more support in lockdown'

'Business needs more support in lockdown'

05 January 2021

A leading business figure in the county is hoping Chancellor Rishi Sunak will today deliver the support packages to cope with a third lockdown.

Costa drive-thru to open on outskirts of town

Costa drive-thru to open on outskirts of town

05 January 2021

Developers have been given the go-ahead to open a new Costa - despite scores of objections from concerned residents.

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Call for furlough for struggling parents

Call for furlough for struggling parents

04 January 2021

Amid confusion over the reopening of schools, a call has been made for parents struggling with child care to be offered furlough.

Sisters to hand over hardware store keys after 43 years

Sisters to hand over hardware store keys after 43 years

29 December 2020

After spending more than four decades supplying the people's hardware needs, a pair of sisters are calling it a day.

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Tech entrepreneur to be keynote at summit

Tech entrepreneur to be keynote at summit

24 December 2020

A globally recognised businesswoman will speak at a major business summit for the county next month.

Pub boss left in dire financial straits

Pub boss left in dire financial straits

22 December 2020

A fundraising campaign has been launched to save a much-loved pub from going under.

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Union calls for support for ferry and Eurostar staff

Union calls for support for ferry and Eurostar staff

21 December 2020

Following the closure of the French border, a union says support is needed for cross-Channel workers.

Tier 4 move 'a devastating blow' for retailers

Tier 4 move 'a devastating blow' for retailers

21 December 2020

The tougher restrictions must prompt more government support, says one of Kent's most senior business figures.

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