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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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15,000 sign petition against chicken farm

15,000 sign petition against chicken farm

19 January 2021

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for plans for a giant chicken farm to be rejected by a council.

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Seafront makeover ‘on hold’ due to pandemic cash crisis

Seafront makeover ‘on hold’ due to pandemic cash crisis

17 January 2021

A delayed project to transform a derelict former arcade and regenerate part of a seafront could be pushed back a further year because of the pandemic.

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Aldi's £3.5bn boost to local suppliers

Aldi's £3.5bn boost to local suppliers

14 January 2021

The supermarket chain has vowed to spend big on British food and drink - a move which will benefit at least one Kent supplier.

New tenant found for long-vacant superstore

New tenant found for long-vacant superstore

08 January 2021

A firm is hoping to move into a vast building that has stood empty for two years, since it was vacated by DIY store Homebase.

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Exposed: Shop's trade in illegal tobacco

Exposed: Shop's trade in illegal tobacco

08 January 2021

A town centre convenience store is selling cheap tobacco illegally with people queuing up for their contraband.

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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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Cool response to £4.6bn lockdown funding

Cool response to £4.6bn lockdown funding

05 January 2021

The county's business chiefs say Rishi Sunak's new package of funding for shops and the hospitality sector is not enough.

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.

Virtual high street's success after going digital during pandemic

Virtual high street's success after going digital during pandemic

04 January 2021

As shops are forced to remain closed under Tier 4 restrictions, a Thanet mum has launched a virtual high street to support local traders.

Countdown to summit gathers pace

Countdown to summit gathers pace

29 December 2020

Organisers of a major virtual event taking place in January have issued a 15-point guide to would-be delegates.

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.

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.

Bespoke solutions needed for recovery

Bespoke solutions needed for recovery

21 December 2020

A leading business figure in the region says a 'one-size-fits-all' solution won't work in recovering from pandemic chaos.

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Aldi concerned over new shops' car park bid

Aldi concerned over new shops' car park bid

18 December 2020

Bosses at discount supermarket chain Aldi, are extremely concerned about plans to allow customers of a proposed terrace of shops to use its car park.

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Call for more cross-Channel business co-operation

Call for more cross-Channel business co-operation

17 December 2020

A project which brought together firms from Kent, Belgium and France ends this month after four years.

Fury at Wetherspoon's anti-lockdown posters in Covid hotspot

Fury at Wetherspoon's anti-lockdown posters in Covid hotspot

14 December 2020

A councillor has blasted Wetherspoon over posters in a pub window in one of England's Covid hotspots which "play down" the impact of coronavirus.

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