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Birchington family’s quirky new furniture shop proves a hit despite covid restrictions
A Birchington family has bucked the trend by launching their new business amid Tier 4 and then national lockdown covid […]
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Ramsgate HSBC among 82 due to be shut down this year
The Ramsgate branch of HSBC bank is among 82 that will be closed this year. The high street branch will […]
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County council urges government to review funding for nurseries during lockdown
Nursery bosses who raised concerns that the latest lockdown will result in a major reduction in the demand for childcare, […]
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Over-50s firm Saga puts Ramsgate site up for sale
The Saga site in Ramsgate has been put up for sale. The over-50s firm, which had around 3,000 employees last […]
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Thanet council creates single application scheme for covid grants
Thanet council has simplified the process for businesses applying for covid support grants. The authority has published a single business […]
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National Express to suspend coach services amid lockdown
National Express will fully suspend its scheduled coach services with effect from 11:59pm on Sunday (January 10). Chris Hardy, managing […]
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Invite to join the Kent and Medway Business Summit
The Kent and Medway Business Summit returns on Friday, January 15 with a virtual event bringing together the business community […]
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Margate Clubworld owner’s upset over pile of mess, ‘sick and faeces’ and damage at venue
A Margate business owner says she feels let down by authorities after having a window smashed, flooring burnt and a […]
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Thanet nursery boss backs calls for vaccination priority and better financial support during ‘lockdown’
Confusion over funding, a lack of government support and fears over continued working without being a vaccine priority have been […]
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Chancellor announces new business grants as country goes into national ‘lockdown’
More business grants have been announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as England enters another national ‘lockdown.’ There will be one-off […]
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Kent and Medway Taskforce to take action as unemployment spirals due to pandemic
A Kent and Medway taskforce will tackle the spiralling levels of unemployment across the area due to the covid pandemic […]
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Applications now open for ‘wet-led’ pub grant
Applications can now be made for a one-off £1000 ‘wet-led’ pub grant. The grants are being administered by Thanet council […]
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Garfield’s Vegan Food Company named Kent food producer of the year
A Thanet business has scooped a top prize in the Kent Life food and drink awards 2020. Garfield’s Vegan Food […]
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Two independent Thanet cinemas receive Culture Recovery Fund grants
Two independent cinemas in Thanet and one in Sandwich are among some 200 which have received lifeline funding from the […]
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Gents Lodge in St Peters to offer everything from wartime papers to grooming and ice fountains
An innovative male grooming and wellness centre is due to open in St Peter’s in January – creating six jobs. […]
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Cliftonville Farmers’ Market to go ahead today
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market will go ahead this morning (December 20) . Under the Tier 4 restrictions that came into force […]
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Extended opening hours at Westwood Cross
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre has announced its extended Christmas opening hours this year. The centre is now open from 9.30am […]
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Thanet council pays 1,140 business support grants and takes on extra staff for backlog
Some 1,565 businesses in Thanet have applied for a business support grant since the application form opened on Friday 18 […]
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Model engine dedicated to Captain Tom raises huge amount for NHS hospital heroes
By Liz Crudgington Projects to benefit staff and patients are on the right track after a ‘freighty’ donation from model […]
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Chancellor announces extension to covid furlough scheme
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards […]
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Margate firm Hornby halts non-UK orders due to Brexit uncertainties
Margate-based Hornby has paused all non-UK orders due to uncertainty surrounding Brexit. The firm, which up to last year spent […]
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Ouma’s Kitchen celebrates multi-cultural isle cuisine with charity cookbook
A cookery zine showcasing recipes from around the isle is being created to raise money for the Thanet Iceberg Project. […]
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Manston firm’s Black Friday pledge results in £2,000 donation to animal charities
Small business Home & Roost and its customers raised more than £2000 for animal welfare charities during the Black Friday […]
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Five Christmas gift events in Thanet
Local market A Christmas shopping and pamper market is being held at Under 1 Roof Kids Thanet in Pysons Road […]
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Free parking on offer in Thanet to encourage people to shop local
Free parking will be on offer in Thanet towns on Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas Free Saturday parking […]
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Last minute rescue talks for Debenhams
The Frasers Group could come to a last minute rescue for the ailing Debenhams chain. The future for thousands of […]
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County council chiefs face scrutiny over Covid tier system response
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent council chiefs will be scrutinised over the controversial Covid tier system during an […]
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Second worker dies amid covid outbreak at Timanstone Salads site
A second worker has died amid a coronavirus outbreak at a factory which produces food for Marks & Spencer. The staff member had […]
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Margate landlord brands Prime Minister’s promise of £1k ‘wet pub’ grant ‘pathetic’
A Margate pub landlord has slammed the pledge by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to give all ‘wet’ pubs a £1,000 […]
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Northern Lights show to be displayed at Westwood Cross
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre has created a spectacular, free light show, for visitors to enjoy during the Christmas period. The […]