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'The cost of living crisis means now is the time to revisit Sunday trading laws'
29 March 2023The government is under pressure to revisit Sunday trading laws as some firms say they're 'outdated' and our columnist thinks they might be right?
'Giant Brexit lorry park risks becoming white elephant'
27 January 2023Paul Francis says it's red faces all-round as the giant Brexit lorry park, built with minimal planning scrutiny, starts to look like a white elephant.
'We can't bury heads in sand - we need more housing'
26 January 2023We need more houses in Kent and we can't continue to bury our heads in the sand, writes MP Helen Whately.
KCC can now hike council tax by 5%
17 November 2022Kent County Council (KCC) will be now able to hike its slice of council tax by 5% without the need for a referendum, the government has confirmed.
What does mini-budget mean for pay packets and new housing in Kent?
23 September 2022A wave of tax-cutting measures have been unveiled today - but how will it affect housebuilding, pay packets and property prices in Kent?
'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'
22 September 2022A business expert has warned Kent firms are particularly vulnerable to the impact of uncertainties "far greater than those created by the pandemic".
Breakfast for 17p! We lived on Asda's new essentials range for a day
19 August 2022With the cost-of-living crisis hitting us all hard in the pocket, we tried out a new range of cheaper goods to see if it's worth making the switch...
'This is the best place to live; we just need to keep it that way'
10 April 2022We asked our reporter if the town which topped the Sunday Times list of best places to live really deserved the accolade.
Could Ramsgate become the next Whitstable?
02 August 2021Can an often over-looked seaside town finally deliver on its promise? We visit Ramsgate to see if it can become the next Whitstable.
How do we save Kent's town centres?
01 July 2021As 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.
Five years on: Brexit challenges and opportunities
23 June 2021It's been five years since an historic referendum saw voters back Brexit, but the journey has not always followed its expected path.
'If I closed my eyes I could be in an Italian pizzeria'
10 June 2021In the latest Eat my Words review, we try a town's new Italian restaurant.
'Please don't lose faith in weddings'
17 May 2021Despite indoor venues reopening today, wedding industry insiders still fear a tough road ahead.
Bespoke solutions needed for recovery
21 December 2020A leading business figure in the region says a 'one-size-fits-all' solution won't work in recovering from pandemic chaos.
'Devastating' impact of second lockdown on firms
02 November 2020A leading business figure has voiced fears over the lockdown - and the impact of Brexit in the new year.
Summit returns for 2021 with online extravaganza
28 September 2020One of the county's top networking events will be harnessing cutting-edge technology for 2021 to recreate the face-to-face experience.
There's still time to claim Covid-19 business support loans
14 August 2020A financial expert says firms wanting to take advantage of business support loans should act now before schemes close over the coming months.
Pub openings is 'recipe for disaster'
01 July 2020A behavioural scientist believes social distancing during Saturday's re-openings will be 'impossible'.
Could pubs stay closed until Christmas?
20 April 2020A landlord has called for clarity on when pubs will re-open after ambiguous statements led to speculation it could be as late as Christmas.
When and how we can end lockdown
14 April 2020Global business expert and Kent university professor Richard Scase has laid out how and when home confinement measures could be relaxed.
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Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison
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