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'Another couple of winters and the house would have collapsed'

'Another couple of winters and the house would have collapsed'

23 January 2022

Take a peek inside the abandoned historic house which has been saved and painstakingly restored - and will soon be open to overnight guests.

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Business confidence 'grinding to a halt'

Business confidence 'grinding to a halt'

21 January 2022

A leading business organisation is calling on the government to scrap plans to increase national insurance as a report reveals plunging confidence.

'If Uber Eats and Deliveroo can do it, why can't we?'

'If Uber Eats and Deliveroo can do it, why can't we?'

20 January 2022

A pizza takeaway's plan of delivering alcohol to homes has been turned down.

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Plans for Tim Horton's first Kent branch approved

Plans for Tim Horton's first Kent branch approved

19 January 2022

Plans for a new Tim Hortons fast food restaurant and drive-thru have been approved.

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Unemployment rates continue to tumble

Unemployment rates continue to tumble

18 January 2022

Despite the rise in Omicron cases, the county's jobs market appears to have emerged unscathed, according to the latest figures.

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Covid-hit Escape room 'will close' without support

Covid-hit Escape room 'will close' without support

18 January 2022

The owners of a visitor attraction threatened with closure because of Covid-19 fears have urged people to support the business before it's too late.

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Whisky experiences set to steam in

Whisky experiences set to steam in

18 January 2022

A Kent heritage railway has launched its first Whisky and Steam experiences by joining forces with two South East whisky makers.

The UK craze which started in a tiny Kent village

The UK craze which started in a tiny Kent village

15 January 2022

We chart the rise of a UK craze that has swept the nation since it started in a village with a population of just 7,300 people 17years ago...

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'Resume Eurostar services as soon as possible'

'Resume Eurostar services as soon as possible'

15 January 2022

A candidate vying to represent Kent in the French parliament is calling on Eurostar to restore direct links between the county and the continent.

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'Why we walked away from top pub'

'Why we walked away from top pub'

15 January 2022

A brother and sister have revealed why they refused to sign a new lease to continue running a top seaside pub.

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Omicron grants of up to £6,000 up for grabs

Omicron grants of up to £6,000 up for grabs

14 January 2022

A local authority is urging firms hit hard by Covid to see if they are eligible for the latest government support package.

Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot

13 January 2022

A town's newest gay-friendly venue has reopened its doors with the promise of a host of new events and an LGBT+ safe space.

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Fast food chain wants to open seaside town's first McDonald's

Fast food chain wants to open seaside town's first McDonald's

13 January 2022

McDonald's has confirmed it wants to open a new restaurant on an expanded business park in Kent, creating up to 80 jobs.

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Voting open for food and drink awards

Voting open for food and drink awards

13 January 2022

The South East's longest running food and drink awards is back - and voting is now open.

New inflatable theme park to open

New inflatable theme park to open

12 January 2022

An inflatable theme park is set to open its first location on an industrial estate in Kent.

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Travelodge eyes up empty Poundland store

Travelodge eyes up empty Poundland store

12 January 2022

The budget hotel chain has confirmed it is "reviewing" a former Poundland premises in the heart of a Kent seaside town.

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Blueprint to boost growth on track

Blueprint to boost growth on track

11 January 2022

The first stage of a major project to identify the skill needs of the county's firms has been completed.

Police unhappy with chicken shop's booze bid

Police unhappy with chicken shop's booze bid

10 January 2022

Concerns have been raised by police about a peri peri chicken restaurant's bid to sell alcohol.

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Major hotel rebrands under new owners

Major hotel rebrands under new owners

10 January 2022

A leading hotel in the county has changed hands - and has a new name as a result.

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Big names at free virtual briefing

Big names at free virtual briefing

10 January 2022

Business leaders in Kent can register to attend a free virtual briefing this week which will include an economic forecast from the Bank of England.

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