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Concerns raised over village brewery plan

Concerns raised over village brewery plan

23 June 2022

Road safety worries have been raised as a microbrewery gears up to open in a village.

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Starbucks opens drive-thru near shopping centre

Starbucks opens drive-thru near shopping centre

22 June 2022

One of the biggest coffee brands in the world has opened the doors - and created 20 new jobs - at its latest outlet in the county.

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Amazon opens first Fresh store outside London

Amazon opens first Fresh store outside London

22 June 2022

A new grocery store opens today where you enter, take what you want and just walk out - no scanning of items, tills or queues required.

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The 'depressing' street being transformed into foodie heaven

The 'depressing' street being transformed into foodie heaven

19 June 2022

A Kent town once blighted by crime and boarded-up shops is fighting back through food, art and culture.

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Store re-opens with new name after revamp

Store re-opens with new name after revamp

14 June 2022

A store has been given a major overhaul - and a new name - after owners rebrand it in line with its other outlet in the county.

Jobless figures drop - but inflation outstrips wage hikes

Jobless figures drop - but inflation outstrips wage hikes

14 June 2022

Unemployment figures dropped in all but two of the county's districts, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

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Look inside new M&S Foodhall

Look inside new M&S Foodhall

13 June 2022

Take a look inside the newly refurbished Marks and Spencer Foodhall in Bluewater which has been six months in the making.

Bookshop forced out by high rents opens on station platform

Bookshop forced out by high rents opens on station platform

12 June 2022

A popular bookshop that was forced to close by rocketing rents has reopened in a long-empty waiting room on a railway station platform.

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Company says research shows support for docks closure

Company says research shows support for docks closure

25 May 2022

A business behind multi-million pound plans to redevelop an industrial docks says the proposals have been welcomed, but not everyone agrees.

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Hornby back on track with funding boost

Hornby back on track with funding boost

24 May 2022

One of the world's most iconic toy firms has secured a funding boost as it looks to continue its remarkable turnaround.

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Entire wine-making company up for sale

Entire wine-making company up for sale

24 May 2022

A rare chance to buy an award-winning winery, vineyard and production facilities is up for grabs.

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Confidence rising despite challenges

Confidence rising despite challenges

23 May 2022

The latest results of a business confidence survey reveals encouraging signs, despite growing economic concerns.

Looming recession 'could kill off local businesses'

Looming recession 'could kill off local businesses'

18 May 2022

Soaring inflation could usher in a recession later this year - and the fear many firms may not survive it, warns a Kent business expert.

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Deadline looms for Medway awards

Deadline looms for Medway awards

17 May 2022

A leading business event for Medway is urging firms to enter now as the clock ticks down to the deadline for entries.

'Rural delight' crowned Kent's top restaurant

'Rural delight' crowned Kent's top restaurant

13 May 2022

The winners of a leading food and drink awards in the county were revealed last night - highlighting the county's cream of the crop.

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'We need emergency budget now'

'We need emergency budget now'

09 May 2022

A leading business organisation in the county has joined a call for the Chancellor to hold an emergency budget to ease the cost of living crisis.

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Firms to hike prices due to increasing costs

Firms to hike prices due to increasing costs

03 May 2022

It won't come as a surprise to many, but the majority of Kent firms polled recently said increased costs would be passed onto their customers.

Fudge treat to help people of Ukraine

Fudge treat to help people of Ukraine

28 April 2022

A fudge firm has created a special limited edition range in the colours of the Ukraine flag to raise money for those caught up in the conflict

Bosses urged to 'sleep under stars' for charity

Bosses urged to 'sleep under stars' for charity

28 April 2022

Business leaders in the county are being urged to sign-up to a charity event next month designed to raise money and awareness for homeless charities.

MegaGrowth 50 bounces back for 2022

MegaGrowth 50 bounces back for 2022

27 April 2022

A list of the fastest growing companies in the county is making a return for its 19th outing.

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