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Farm gets approval to cover fields with 'unacceptable' polytunnels

Farm gets approval to cover fields with 'unacceptable' polytunnels

01 December 2021

Kent's biggest fruit producing firm has been permitted to install polytunnels across 27 acres of farmland - despite fears they will look 'ugly'.

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Nike and Adidas to get bigger Outlet stores

Nike and Adidas to get bigger Outlet stores

29 November 2021

Sportswear giants Nike and Adidas are both set to get bigger units at the Ashford Designer Outlet as part of a store reshuffle.

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Our vineyards dominate top 10

Our vineyards dominate top 10

26 November 2021

The county's winegrowers have dominated a list of the top vineyards to visit all year round.

Bluewater confirms Christmas opening times

Bluewater confirms Christmas opening times

25 November 2021

Shopping complex Bluewater has revealed its opening times for the festive season.

Revealed: Kent's 100 fastest growing firms

Revealed: Kent's 100 fastest growing firms

24 November 2021

The Sustainable Growth 100, a rundown of firms which have seen sustained growth over the last four years has been published for the first time.

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Christmas comes early for brewery

Christmas comes early for brewery

23 November 2021

A leading Kent brewery has scooped a top accolade at the 'Oscars of brewing' for its festive tipple.

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

22 November 2021

A ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and other items such as disposable cups and sachets is being explored, the government has confirmed.

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75% hit by supply chain problems

75% hit by supply chain problems

22 November 2021

A survey has revealed the impact of the supply chain problems on companies across the South East.

Female entrepreneurs to get dedicated support

Female entrepreneurs to get dedicated support

22 November 2021

A scheme has been launched to help unlock £250bn of potential from female entrepreneurs.

Kent's busiest high street will become 'empty and sterile'

Kent's busiest high street will become 'empty and sterile'

21 November 2021

Opponents to high street makeover plans fear the £1.2 million project will expose 'ugly' areas and leave the areas feeling 'empty'.

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Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

19 November 2021

German chain Aldi have revealed plans for a new supermarket in a Kent town.

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'Fifth of firms cannot afford to pay back Covid loans'

'Fifth of firms cannot afford to pay back Covid loans'

19 November 2021

A survey of business owners has revealed many are unable to afford to pay back government-backed Covid loans.

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Kent's monorail plan that never got off the ground

Kent's monorail plan that never got off the ground

18 November 2021

In an ambitious bid to bring a 'wow factor' to a Kent town, bold plans for a monorail were once put together. Here, we look at why it never came off.

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Voucher scheme to help Covid recovery

Voucher scheme to help Covid recovery

17 November 2021

SMEs in the county have the chance to apply for vouchers up to £1,000 to boost their digital growth.

Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

17 November 2021

Inflation has hit a 10-year high. But just what exactly is it, how can it be controlled, and how does it impact on you?

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Nominate your top apprentices now

Nominate your top apprentices now

17 November 2021

Nominations are now open for a leading awards event in the county celebrating the achievements of apprentices.

Bluewater bosses reveal 'cautious optimism' after return to profit

Bluewater bosses reveal 'cautious optimism' after return to profit

16 November 2021

The owners of a major shopping centre in Kent have revealed their 'cautious optimism' after posting half-year profits following a retail resurgence.

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Summit confirms headline sponsors

Summit confirms headline sponsors

16 November 2021

One of the county's leading business events returns in January - with sustainability top of the agenda.

Funding boost for food and drink sector

Funding boost for food and drink sector

16 November 2021

Three 'landmark projects' in the county's food and drink sector secure a chunk of government funding.

Town centre farm shop to reopen after renovations

Town centre farm shop to reopen after renovations

15 November 2021

A farm shop which closed to allow changes to be made will reopen tomorrow selling fruit and veg before launching a new bakery.

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