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Government announces jobcentre closures
06 July 2017Three jobcentres in Kent are closing after the government announced plans to save money, forcing unemployed people to travel elsewhere.
Regeneration cash could be granted in four weeks
06 July 2017Plans to transform Deal into a year-round destination of choice have taken a step forward when residents shared their views
Pub refurb offers new dining experience
29 June 2017A popular pub and restaurant has reopened following a major three-week revamp.
Hundreds of jobs on offer at new distribution centre
26 June 2017Scores of jobs will be up for grabs when a supermarket’s new regional distribution centre is complete.
Port reveals plans for old steel works
22 June 2017More than 200 new jobs announced as part of a £50 million development of a derelict site. But port bosses need help to name new £3 million bridge.
Jobless numbers down
14 June 2017The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has fallen by its largest amount since July last year.
Firm's move to create 20 job
13 June 2017A pensions and investments company has relocated to the county and is set to employ more staff.
£30m retail park planned for industrial estate
08 June 2017Plans are moving forward for a new retail park on the site where a Sainsbury’s supermarket was once planned.
Jobs on line as academy faces cuts
07 June 2017A Kent academy could axe jobs as it looks to balance its books.
Training firm marches on after 20 years
25 May 2017A training company which gives ex-prisoners a second chance has celebrated two decades in business by strengthening its ties with the Armed Forces.
New opening is a sign
23 May 2017A custom signage brand has opened a new centre in the county because of its good infrastructure, creating four jobs.
Jobless numbers revealed
17 May 2017About 50 people left the dole queue in Kent last month but the total is up more than 1,000 compared to a year ago.
Graduate labelled 'odd ball' and invited to interview 'for a laugh'
13 May 2017A jobseeker was left horrified after being branded an “odd-ball” and a “tree hugger” who “forages for mushrooms” by a prospective employer.
Kent recruits its first full-time firefighters in 10 years
04 May 2017Would-be firefighters are being invited to apply for the first full-time posts advertised in Kent for a decade.
Bluewater expansion to create 2,300 jobs
25 April 2017The shopping centre has been given the go-ahead to build an extension - and said it will make payments to town centres that will lose business.
Hundreds of foreign nurses recruited
22 April 2017One of Kent's biggest hospitals has gone overseas in an attempt to tackle staff shortages.
Firms planning to hire staff
13 April 2017Companies in Kent are showing the highest levels of optimism about drafting in new employees since before the financial crisis, a survey shows.
Dole queues grow for third straight month
12 April 2017The number of people on the unemployment benefits in Kent increased by nearly 500 last month.
Job opportunities shown at dockland development
11 April 2017Work and business opportunities were shown at a special open days for a redevelopment.
Shock as job cuts announced at glass factory
27 March 2017A glass firm is to close its Kent factory, with the loss of 14 jobs.
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