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Industrial park almost complete

Industrial park almost complete

11 July 2021

After 18 years of set backs, tenants are set to move into a £24m industrial and trade development.

Fruit sales soar but could weather hit harvest?

Fruit sales soar but could weather hit harvest?

09 July 2021

Changes to our shopping habits has fuelled a growth in fruit sales but the weather may see this year's crop hit.

Alcoholic water brand teams up with brewer

Alcoholic water brand teams up with brewer

08 July 2021

Endorsed by one of the world's biggest stars, a new brand of alcoholic sparkling drinks are being launched in the UK.

Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

07 July 2021

A major supermarket chain is collecting unwanted clothes for recycling and offering money-off vouchers in return.

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Coffee giant opens latest outlet

Coffee giant opens latest outlet

07 July 2021

One of the world's biggest coffee shop chains has opened another outlet in the county.

'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

'Don't buy' warning for popular children's sun cream

06 July 2021

Two well-known sun creams, including one made for children, have failed Which? tests leading to a warning for shoppers to avoid them this summer.

Primark confirms plans for new website

Primark confirms plans for new website

05 July 2021

Primark, which has stores across Kent, has announced work has now started on a new website for customers.

Scientists serve up Ace strawberry

Scientists serve up Ace strawberry

05 July 2021

It is hoped a new variety of strawberry could boost local producers by providing top notch fruit from May to September.

Kent company made planters surrounding Princess Diana statue

Kent company made planters surrounding Princess Diana statue

01 July 2021

A new statue commissioned in honour of the late Princess Diana sits between two planters made in the county.

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Electrical goods will now be cheaper and easier to fix

Electrical goods will now be cheaper and easier to fix

01 July 2021

Appliances including washing machines and dishwashers will be cheaper and easier to fix under new 'right to repair' law, in force from today.

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All Gap stores set to close

All Gap stores set to close

01 July 2021

Every Gap store in Kent is set to shut this year as the retailer has announced it will be closing all shops in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2021.

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How do we save Kent's town centres?

How do we save Kent's town centres?

01 July 2021

As town centres continue to flounder and try desperately to recover from the pandemic, an expert looks at the future of the county's high streets.

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Fake Covid claims see tea sales soar by 5,000%

Fake Covid claims see tea sales soar by 5,000%

30 June 2021

False claims about the power of a speciality tea to help tackle Covid have sent sales soaring at one Kent supplier.

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DIY big brand food firm keeps growing

DIY big brand food firm keeps growing

29 June 2021

A company set up a year ago to help restaurants through the lockdown is marking its first anniversary.

'Nothing will survive without lorry drivers'

'Nothing will survive without lorry drivers'

28 June 2021

A shortage in HGV drivers is fuelling a crisis which threatens to cripple supply chains, warns a driving school boss.

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Signs point to 3,000 jobs project

Signs point to 3,000 jobs project

28 June 2021

The firm behind a £180m redevelopment has struck a deal with a local firm to help point it in the right direction.

Drivers hit out at new £100 pay-at-pump fee

Drivers hit out at new £100 pay-at-pump fee

24 June 2021

The way we pay for petrol at the pumps is changing but it's leaving some drivers frustrated.

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Jewellery brand to pop-up in Bluewater

Jewellery brand to pop-up in Bluewater

24 June 2021

A rising jewellery brand will open an outlet in Bluewater in October.

Get ready for Brexit import changes

Get ready for Brexit import changes

24 June 2021

A series of free webinars will take place this summer ahead of key changes to import rules due to Brexit.

John Lewis expands furniture rental service

John Lewis expands furniture rental service

23 June 2021

After its first collection was snapped up in 48 hours, John Lewis will expand its furniture rental service next month.

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