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Crocs are in, ties are out: John Lewis reveals our most popular items
12 October 2021As social lives and shopping habits have been changed by the pandemic - John Lewis reveals some of our most popular items of the last year.
Jobless figures fall again - but will furlough have sting in its tail?
12 October 2021The number of people claiming benefits has fallen once again this month as firms warn of a recruitment crisis.
Businesses loo-sing out since toilet closure
11 October 2021Six months after public toilets closed in one town, businesses say they are losing customers and desperately need the facilities back open.
Shopping centre lines up new restaurant and shop
11 October 2021A popular outlet centre has announced two new businesses are moving in – just weeks after two long-standing tenants moved out.
Shopping centre goes on market for £13.5m
10 October 2021Less than 10 years after it was last sold, a town centre shopping mall has been put up for sale for £13.5m.
Aldi to open new Kent store tomorrow
06 October 2021A new branch of supermarket chain Aldi will be opening its doors to its first-ever customers tomorrow morning.
Colleges and chamber unite to secure £5.6m
06 October 2021Newly secured funding will be invested in ensuring Kent's colleges are delivering courses which fit the skills needs of local employers.
Luxury shoe and bag chain to open at Outlet
03 October 2021A high-end fashion brand will be opening at the Ashford Designer Outlet later this month, filling a unit in the centre's £90m extension.
More stores quit shopping centre
30 September 2021Cadbury has joined Poundstretcher in deciding to move out of an outlet centre.
'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'
30 September 2021A leading business organisation warns of an 'autumn storm' of challenges to the county's small firms.
Takeaway law 'a fitting legacy' to tragic Natasha
27 September 2021Firms in the county are being urged to ensure they do no not fall foul of a law introduced this week on the sale of some takeaway food.
Fireworks hit by supply issues ahead of Bonfire Night
27 September 2021The UK's stock of fireworks is the latest item to be hit by supply issues, which may lead to less availability and higher prices.
Sustainable future tops summit agenda
23 September 2021One of the county's leading business events will be back for a fifth year in January - with green issues on the agenda.
Is Kent ready to go contactless?
23 September 2021What would happen if we did away with 'real' money? We investigate by taking a trip down one high street in the county.
'Cash-flow crisis' warning as supply chain problems add up
21 September 2021Firms in the county are being urged to act now to prevent pinch points as margins are squeezed due to increased costs.
Pioneering CEO of wine producer steps down
17 September 2021One of the most influential figures in the English wine industry has stepped down after 20 years at the helm of a major winemaker.
Major new DIY store to open next week
17 September 2021A leading DIY and trade tool supplier will continue its expansion plans with the opening of a new store in the county next week.
John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks
15 September 2021John Lewis is looking to recruit more than 7,000 people to festive job roles across the company, including at Waitrose supermarkets.
Jobless figures tumble across the county
14 September 2021There has been another drop in those claiming Universal Credit - but will the end of furlough bring back-to-back falls to an end?
Minister makes no promises on Christmas supplies
13 September 2021The government says there are no guarantees there will not be empty shelves at Christmas as shortage of lorry drivers continues to hit supply chains.
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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’
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Boy, 16, found safe after going missing nine days ago
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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent
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A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts
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Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car
