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Warning over virus safety in offices

Warning over virus safety in offices

27 August 2020

Two leading academics say offices need to take extra care to prevent the spread of the virus as staff return after months working from home.

Town's first Aldi set to open within months

Town's first Aldi set to open within months

23 August 2020

A new Aldi supermarket will soon be opening its doors for the first time - creating 50 jobs.

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Holiday park jobs up for grabs

Holiday park jobs up for grabs

20 August 2020

A boom in staycations has seen one major holiday firm advertise 500 jobs across its popular parks.

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Dashboard charts county's economic recovery after Covid

Dashboard charts county's economic recovery after Covid

17 August 2020

A host of data has been combined to provide an insight into how Kent and Medway's economies are faring after the lockdown.

The Kent district where 1 in 10 claim jobless benefits

The Kent district where 1 in 10 claim jobless benefits

17 August 2020

New figures show the proportion of working-age people in a Kent district claiming out-of-work benefits has risen to 10% during lockdown.

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Life sciences project gets cash boost

Life sciences project gets cash boost

13 August 2020

A team hoping to create hundreds of new jobs will spend the upcoming months preparing a bid to secure up to £50m of government funding.

Jobs threatened as sports firm collapses

Jobs threatened as sports firm collapses

03 August 2020

A sports store has fallen into administration putting a number of jobs across the county at risk.

Jobs to go at cathedral

Jobs to go at cathedral

03 August 2020

More than a sixth of Canterbury Cathedral's workforce have been granted voluntary redundancy as it grapples with huge financial losses.

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30 jobs at risk at Kent's biggest theatre

30 jobs at risk at Kent's biggest theatre

28 July 2020

Thirty jobs are at risk at Kent's biggest theatre following a slump in revenue during lockdown.

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NHS workforce grew during coronavirus' peak

NHS workforce grew during coronavirus' peak

28 July 2020

Between March and April more NHS staff were employed by hospital trusts but experts say action is needed to address long term recruitment concerns.

Where can you eat for half price in August?

Where can you eat for half price in August?

27 July 2020

A list of eateries taking part in the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme has been unveiled.

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The 100-year story of Kent's coalfield

The 100-year story of Kent's coalfield

26 July 2020

The county's rich supply of coal meant it was once a Mecca for miners. We look at the history of an industry that has left its mark on Kent.

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Bite-sized courses for life after lockdown

Bite-sized courses for life after lockdown

24 July 2020

The county's inward investment agency has unveiled summer courses for business leaders to help them plot a route to success post-lockdown.

Ambitious resort to create thousands of jobs

Ambitious resort to create thousands of jobs

22 July 2020

The mastermind behind plans for a billion-pound theme park has claimed thousands of jobs will be generated as a result of the work.

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Face of town could change forever

Face of town could change forever

20 July 2020

Council planners hold the future of a Kent town in their hands, as they prepare to discuss four huge developments in one meeting.

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Council confirms leisure centre closure

Council confirms leisure centre closure

17 July 2020

A council vote has confirmed a leisure centre's year-long closure – despite a petition against it.

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Pizza giant set to serve up closures

Pizza giant set to serve up closures

16 July 2020

Another big name restaurant looks set to close outlets as a result of the impact of the health crisis on its bottom line.

Scheme aims to make 'your hobby your job'

Scheme aims to make 'your hobby your job'

16 July 2020

A free online school aims to teach you how to start up your own business - without racking up debts.

Benefit claims drop for first time in nearly two years

Benefit claims drop for first time in nearly two years

16 July 2020

The number of people claiming benefits in the county has decreased for the first time in almost two years.

Web event to focus on rebirth of £4bn tourism industry

Web event to focus on rebirth of £4bn tourism industry

16 July 2020

An online seminar will focus on how the county's tourism industry recovers as lockdown measures are slowly eased.

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