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The arrival of 'funny money'
11 February 2021In 1971, Britain changed over to decimal currency, which was at first greeted with some scepticism and confusion.
How foot and mouth disease hit Kent in 2001
04 February 2021Farmers across the country were forced to kill their livestock to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease in 2001. Warning: Contains graphic images
Missed target leads to intervention to approve more homes
28 January 2021A lack of new homes being completed has led to the government imposing new rules which are feared will hand developers an advantage over communities.
Kent hits record high for new businesses
27 January 2021Despite the considerable economic challenges posed by the pandemic, new enterprises continue to set up shop across the county.
The priciest street in every Kent district
16 January 2021From enjoying private access to secluded beaches, to feasting on fine dining on your doorstep, Kent's most expensive streets have a lot to offer.
County set to cash in on pandemic revolution
04 November 2020The Kent Property Market Report 2020 has been unveiled - and despite the challenges there's plenty of optimism for the county's growth.
'Critical' 12 weeks ahead for county's SMEs
05 May 2020A new survey reveals the majority of small and medium firms in the county are running out of cash due to the lockdown.
Survey reveals gloomy findings for economic landscape
02 January 2020Economy 'stagnated' at the end of 2019, says chamber of commerce research.
Business confidence levels rise as we prepare for 2020
30 December 2019Latest check on confidence levels among firms in the region reveal an encouraging rise.
Full speed ahead for new Sainsbury's
04 December 2019After a wait of more than eight years, Staplehurst is finally to get its supermarket.
Speculation mounts about newsprint's future
28 November 2019Speculation is mounting as to how a newsprint site will be used after it was reportedly sold to a logistics company.
Britain's oldest law firm on the move
12 November 2019Thomson, Snell and Passmore have moved to a new HQ.
MegaGrowth 50, 2019: List of Kent's fastest growing firms revealed
07 November 2019Discover the county's pacesetting firms as annual list is unveiled.
MegaGrowth 50: Fastest growing exporters in 2019 revealed
07 November 2019Eagerly anticipated annual list was published this morning - see who topped the export list.
Kent Property Market report highlights needs for commercial space
06 November 2019Annual report takes broad look at property market across the county.
Lightning strike caused major power cut
20 August 2019Government regulator Ofgem has launched an investigation after National Grid said a huge power cut was caused by a lightning strike.
Huge reach of local publishers underlined by new audience monitoring system
10 June 2019Latest figures reveals millions of young people are consuming local media content across digital platforms.
Reports shines light on digital skills shortage
04 June 2019Workers without digital skills are earning considerably less amid concerns for workplace requirements.
Home working numbers on the rise
17 May 2019Trade union organisation calls for bosses to offer more work place flexibility on National Work from Home Day.
Survey recommends county as place for business
16 May 2019Research at recent business show gave county strong seal of approval.
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