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John Lewis stores in Ashford, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater wait on news of closure threat

John Lewis stores in Ashford, Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater wait on news of closure threat
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Updated: 09:10, 11 March 2021
A question mark hangs over the future of major John Lewis stores in the county after the chain revealed it was looking at closing more of its shops as a result of the impact of the pandemic.
Describing the last year as one of the "most challenging" in its history, it said it "did not expect to reopen all our John Lewis shops at the end of lockdown".
Ashford's John Lewis at Home store
There are John Lewis at Home stores in Ashford and Tunbridge Wells as well as a major store at Bluewater.

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Anger over plans to turn former Barretts showroom in Canterbury into student reception area instead of shops or restaurant

Anger over plans to turn former Barretts showroom in Canterbury into student reception area instead of shops or restaurant
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Updated: 10:41, 10 March 2021
Developers have u-turned on plans to open shops or a restaurant in a prime Canterbury city centre retail spot - and instead want to build a reception area for new student flats.
Business leaders have blasted the proposals for the former Barretts showroom, stressing that the site at the lower end of the high street is a âgatewayâ to the city and should therefore be protected for retail use.
The old showroom is in a prime high street spot

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Construction firm O'Keefe, headquartered in Ightham, hires Marc Daly as MD

Construction firm O'Keefe, headquartered in Ightham, hires Marc Daly as MD
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Ightham-based construction company O'Keefe has appointed a new managing director.
Marc Daly joins the firm after nine years at Cary civil engineering where he was head of delivery for principal contractors including Skanska, Balfour Beatty and Lendlease.
Marc Daly is new MD of construction firm O'Keefe (44982321)
He was previously with Laing O'Rourke for nine years.
In his new role, at the firm near Sevenoaks, he will be responsible for the groupâs four divisions â construction, demolition, remediation and Kent, where the group now has its purpose-built headquarters.
He said: âRunning a business with multi-disciplinary services which offer clients seamless delivery from demolition and remediation through to frame delivery, but which can operate successfully in small, medium and large project environments, puts us in an enviable position in todayâs marketplace.â

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Tunbridge Wells solicitors Cripps Pemberton Greenish appoint Mike Scott as senior partner

Tunbridge Wells solicitors Cripps Pemberton Greenish appoint Mike Scott as senior partner
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Head of real estate Mike Scott will take on the role with effect from May 1.
Mike Scott of Cripps. Picture: John Cassidy
He joined Cripps as a trainee solicitor in 1994, becoming a partner in 2002 and head of real estate in 2015.
He specialises in property dispute resolution dealing with a wide range of property disputes, landlord and tenant issues and property insolvency.
Mr Scott takes on the role from Clare Hyland, whose term of office expires at the end of April. She will continue as a real estate partner at the firm.

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Olson Timber Buildings snaps up Chart building brand as MD Stephen Sudlow retires

Olson Timber Buildings snaps up Chart building brand as MD Stephen Sudlow retires
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A family-run timber company between Ashford and Canterbury has snapped up a local rival.
Olson Timber Buildings, based in Chilham, has acquired the Chart building brand in Ashford which includes Chart Stables and Chart Garages.
Spencer and Yolanda Olson (44879449)
The Chart brands have been operating for more than 30 years and employs more than 30 staff.
But its sale was prompted by the retirement of managing director Stephen Sudlow who had built up the business.
The Chart brands will continue to remain independent, operating alongside its new parent company.

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Budget 2021: Margate to receive £22.2m from government's Towns Fund cash pot

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Updated: 07:26, 05 March 2021
A seaside town in Kent is to receive Â£22.2m of funding to give its economy a much-needed boost and help the area thrive.
The money, awarded to Thanet District Council, will be used to help the Margate community flourish by providing opportunities for those living there and make the town "realise its full potential".
Margate has been successful in its funding bid, Picture: Tony Flashman
The announcement was made as part of the Chancellor's Budget statement yesterday.
The scheme aims to support urban regeneration, skills development and improved connectivity by giving each place its own Town Deal.
A board was created, including North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale and chief executive of East Kent College Graham Razey, and an investment plan submitted last year as part of its bid.

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Thames Freeport plan for 25,000 new jobs applauded by SELEP

Thames Freeport plan for 25,000 new jobs applauded by SELEP
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Updated: 10:20, 04 March 2021
Rishi Sunak's announcement of a freeport serving the Thames Estuary has been warmly welcomed by the body promoting growth and jobs in the region.
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) described the Chancellor's announcement during the Budget on Wednesday as "fantastic news" which would bring "much-welcomed jobs".
The Thames Freeport was one of eight announced by the Chancellor
One of eight to be green-lit, the port will be spearheaded by DP World and Forth Ports and built to incorporate Tilbury Docks, near the Dartford Crossing, as well as London Gateway.

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Budget 2021: Kent business experts react

Budget 2021: Kent business experts react
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Rishi Sunak has unveiled his 2021 Budget
The Chancellor's Budget has given businesses vital "breathing space" according to a leading business figure in the county.
Rishi Sunak unveiled his heavily leaked Budget in the Commons this afternoon with most businesses taking comfort from a range of measures designed to allow them to survive the lockdowns which have proven so financially devastating over the last 12 months.
Key announcements were the extension of the furlough scheme until December, an extension to the business rates holiday, and further grants for hospitality and non-essential stores forced to close.
Jo James, chief executive of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce said: "Without having a chance to see the detail in the red book, on the face of it the Budget appears to be generous in some areas and fair in others.

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Kent and Medway Apprenticeships Graduation Ceremony 2021 date confirmed for October 8

Kent and Medway Apprenticeships Graduation Ceremony 2021 date confirmed for October 8
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Updated: 10:40, 02 March 2021
The date for the annual celebration of apprentices in Kent and Medway has been confirmed for 2021 - but it will once again be a virtual event due to the pandemic.
Now in its third year, the Kent and Medway Apprenticeships Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, October 8.
Apprentices completing their course in Kent or Medway can apply to take part
It is designed to celebrate the achievements of those completing apprenticeships in a similar way to university graduates
FSB South East policy chair Deborah Turner said: âApprenticeships are a win-win for everyone.

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Firms face legal minefield over 'jabs for jobs' controversy

Firms face legal minefield over 'jabs for jobs' controversy
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Updated: 11:36, 04 March 2021
Companies considering insisting new employees must have had the Covid-19 vaccine are being warned of falling victim to discrimination claims.
A number of leading firms in the UK, including the likes of London-based Pimlico Plumbers and care home providers Barchester Healthcare, which has homes in Sevenoaks, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Maidstone and Rochester, have recently said they will reject staff who refuse the jab on non-medical grounds.
They have been joined by care home provider Care UK which runs sites in Whitstable, Ashford, Maidstone and Sevenoaks.
This despite Downing Street declaring such a move as "discriminatory" in a row which has split opinion in Boris Johnson's cabinet.

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