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Parts maker shows its metal amid falling revenues

Parts maker shows its metal amid falling revenues

08 December 2016

Turnover and profits fell at a metal parts manufacturer amid “very competitive conditions” in its market.

Car wash boss arrested in modern slavery raids

Car wash boss arrested in modern slavery raids

07 December 2016

A businessman with four car washes in Kent has been arrested this morning following raids across the county.

New M&S food hall opens

New M&S food hall opens

07 December 2016

Marks and Spencer is opening a new food hall in Kent today.

Supermarket's closure plans

Supermarket's closure plans

06 December 2016

Villagers will begin their new year without their nearest supermarket as plans are unveiled to shut it while a new and improved premises is built.

Video shows shopping centre's £6m makeover

Video shows shopping centre's £6m makeover

05 December 2016

It took months to complete, but you can watch the £6m revamp of a Kent shopping centre in just three minutes.

Free car parking extended to two hours

Free car parking extended to two hours

05 December 2016

Waitrose customers will soon have two hours free parking after the supermarket faced pressure over its parking policy.

Historic market ready to reopen after refurb

Historic market ready to reopen after refurb

02 December 2016

Gravesend Borough Market will re-open tomorrow with a new look to mark another chapter in its long history.

Market stall traders celebrate 50 years of business

Market stall traders celebrate 50 years of business

02 December 2016

Everyone loves the big brands, but not as much as we love a good bargain, and Dartford market still draws a fine crowd.

Staying or going? Confusion over Staples future

Staying or going? Confusion over Staples future

02 December 2016

The sign at a Staples store is clear: We're closing next month. However, head office says no plans have been announced.

Build-A-Bear to close

Build-A-Bear to close

01 December 2016

A well known children's teddy store has announced it is to close this month

Minister drops in to hail 40 years' service

Minister drops in to hail 40 years' service

30 November 2016

The Work and Pensions Secretary visited a Batchelors Cup a Soup factory to congratulate a worker on four decades at the site.

Small is better, say traders

Small is better, say traders

27 November 2016

Shops will be encouraging people to back their local stores as part of Small Business Saturday.

New village store opened by mayor

New village store opened by mayor

26 November 2016

A village store selling pies from Kentish Mayde and cheese from the Cheesemakers of Canterbury opens today.

Bargain hunter cuts roof off Clio to fit in Black Friday deals

Bargain hunter cuts roof off Clio to fit in Black Friday deals

25 November 2016

Shoppers were left stunned as a driver took an angle grinder to his car's roof to fit in a bundle of bargains.

Traffic delays on Black Friday

Traffic delays on Black Friday

25 November 2016

There was heavy congestion on the approach to a Kent shopping centre as Black Friday bargain-hunters descended.

Hornby bosses warn of declining sales

Hornby bosses warn of declining sales

24 November 2016

Losses continued at model maker Hornby in the first half of its financial year but bosses hailed “good progress” on its turnaround plan.

£3,000 meat giveaway to celebrate 50 years

£3,000 meat giveaway to celebrate 50 years

24 November 2016

Bargain hunters can get themselves some free meat as two traders celebrate 50 years at a town market.

Ideal job for window fitter

Ideal job for window fitter

23 November 2016

Windows and doors retailer Britelite has become the headline sponsor of one of the UK’s largest interiors exhibitions, the Ideal Home Show.

Label firm fined £160k after staff accident

Label firm fined £160k after staff accident

23 November 2016

A seal and label producing company has been fined after a worker had his hand drawn into a printing press while cleaning a blade.

Investors' £9m swoop on Wickes store

Investors' £9m swoop on Wickes store

23 November 2016

A warehouse run by DIY chain Wickes has been bought for £9 million by a property company and pension fund.

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