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Charity shop fears for its future in Herne Bay
30 May 2014Demelza Hospice shop on the corner of Mortimer Street and William Street could be forced to close after owner submits plans for new pizza restaurant
Convenience store’s hospice gift
22 May 2014The town's new Tesco store has opened its doors to customers and its wallet to a children's charity.
Eat local, at your local
21 May 2014Now you can eat local at your local as the Three Daws pub has introduced a new menu featuring locally sourced produce.
Amazon interest in warehouse confirmed
28 April 2014A leaked council document has confirmed rumours of the internet retail giant's interest in a depot in Ashford, according to a workers union.
Waitrose in Sandwich receives no objections by KCC
24 April 2014The application for a Waitrose store in Sandwich has received no objections by Kent Highways despite traffic concerns.
"Our shops raise vital funds"
24 April 2014Demelza children's hospice has stressed the importance of its shops following complaints that there are too many charity outlets in Tenterden.
Store owners rally round to fight rent hike at Hive
11 April 2014Shops will close and people will suffer as proposed rent hikes on shops become too much to handle, traders have claimed.
Traders preparing for Saturday market move
04 April 2014Market traders and retailers have given their views ahead of the Herne Bay Saturday market being moved into the town centre from its King's Road site
Market move approved but stalls told to keep the noise down
03 April 2014Canterbury City Council has stopped traders using microphones or amplified sound when the Herne Bay Saturday market moves into the town centre in May
Sweet treats and home cooking at new deli
04 March 2014A businessman in Ashford has opened what he claims is the town's first authentic flavour of the street food and home cooked favourites of India.
High Street shops urge Town Team to ditch car-free trial
02 March 2014A trial closure of part of the town centre has resulted in a backlash from traders who say they are losing business
Jack chips in free portion at most reliable fish bar
20 February 2014What batter way to celebrate the Potato Council’s National Chip Week than with some free chips - today only?
End of era at family firm
17 February 2014A butchers which has been running for more than a century has shut its doors for the final time as it makes way for Tesco.
There's a latte coffee in town
07 February 2014A new Costa Coffee opened this morning but rival businesses say they aren't worried about the effect it could have on their daily grind.
Ex-offenders offered jobs at Bluewater
22 January 2014A shopping centre has agreed to employ former criminals under a scheme designed to cut re-offending once inmates are out of jail.
Did grandad’s ghost have a say as shop deal went through?
17 January 2014A business more than 100 years old will soon close its door for the very last time.
Thousands more set to hit stores... with prices slashed and PlayStation for sale
29 November 2013Queues are building up after a store stayed open all night to sell the Christmas must-have PlayStation 4 console... on the day dubbed Black Friday.
It's as if Superman moved to Gotham City
07 November 2013Stephen Field realised that with great power comes great responsibility, and for Gravesend comic book fans, they finally have somewhere to go.
Morrisons opens Ramsgate store
21 October 2013New convenience store Morrisons M Local has opened in Ramsgate, creating 20 new jobs
Aldi may open Deal store
21 October 2013Aldi may be opening a store in Deal.
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