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College chief finally collects OBE
15 November 2021He had to wait almost two years, but the CEO of a leading college group in the county has finally collected his OBE from Prince William.
Popular sports complex for sale
11 November 2021A state-of-the-art sport facility is up for sale - to anyone who has upwards of £4.5m in their pocket.
Care home staff must be vaccinated from today
11 November 2021Care home staff must be fully vaccinated from today, with the issue splitting opinion and threatening to cause a staffing crisis.
Roadshow sets sights on seaside town
10 November 2021Small businesses are to receive a boost later this month when a roadshow touring towns and cities across the UK pays a visit to the county.
Bank announces closure after drop in visits
08 November 2021A high street bank will close its doors after a 22% drop in counter transactions measured before lockdown.
Village’s last pub to relaunch as new Turkish restaurant
06 November 2021A village’s last-remaining pub is set to be transformed into an upmarket Turkish restaurant and shisha bar.
Warning firms face 'harsh winter'
05 November 2021A leading business organisation is calling on the Chancellor for more support to prevent firms from struggling this winter.
Summit reveals more speakers for top event
03 November 2021Organisers of one of the first major business events of the new year have unveiled a host of speakers it has added to its line-up.
SMEs get chance to share £8m funding pot
01 November 2021Firms across Kent and Medway can now apply for loans of between £100,000 and £500,000 to help fuel the county's economic recovery.
Tycoon's £150k plan for empty seafront restaurant
31 October 2021A restaurateur has unveiled plans to transform a vacant seafront venue into a new eatery - which he hopes will feature a rooftop terrace.
Docks companies offered landlocked site move
29 October 2021Riverside firms threatened by closure say they are "astonished" after a councillor suggested moving to a landlocked site.
'You have to be double-jabbed to work in my pub'
28 October 2021A landlady who says her staff must be vaccinated has defended her stance after a former worker claims he felt pressured into having the jab.
New £8bn Crossing trailblazers selected
22 October 2021The first cohort of apprentices to help deliver a multi-billion pound tunnel project between Kent and Essex have been chosen.
End for market after 668 years as high street makeover approved
21 October 2021A market which has been present for centuries is to be booted out of a high street in favour of £1 million regeneration project.
KEiBA 2021: All the winners revealed
21 October 2021The Kent Excellence in Business Awards are back for 2021 - find out who lifted the prestigious trophies here.
Kent bank one of 48 branches to close
20 October 2021A Halifax branch in Kent is set to close after Lloyds Banking Group announced a raft of closures across the country.
Trio bring home medals
19 October 2021Three of the county's top female entrepreneurs have won recognition for their efforts.
Covid support helpline to continue
15 October 2021After nearly 20,000 calls, a helpline to help firms get through the pandemic is to continue.
Tenants flock to science park
15 October 2021Bosses at one major business complex say they expect 45 new tenants to have signed up by the end of the year.
Virtual skills fair for job seekers
14 October 2021A two-day online event takes place next week - both for youngsters seeking a career and adults looking for a new challenge.
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