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'Act now' warning over new EU border checks at Dover and Folkestone amid fears of 15 hour queues
Dover
People from outside the EU will have to register their fingerprints and a photograph alongside their passport
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Vodafone VOXI rolls out AI chatbot to deal with customer service requests
Business
The system will be tested before being fully deployed
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SMEs could be missing out on up to £8.6bn per year in savings
Business
The report highlights how the accelerated roll-out of new standalone 5G could boost productivity
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Map shows all the Kent banks set to close this year
Your Money
Fears have been raised that more banks will be earmarked for closure and some communities could left without access to a bank, free ATMs or a banking hub
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The inspiring new Kent ecotherapy sessions to transform mental health and wellbeing
Business
Jamie Flaherty, from Folkestone, has launched a brilliant new service Wild Wisdom Ecotherapy
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8 shops in Kent at risk and thousands of jobs as The Body Shops falls into administration
Business
The high street chain has branches in Canterbury, Thanet, Maidstone, Gillingham, Tunbridge Wells, Bluewater and Ashford
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'Heartbreak' as iconic magic bar on Kent coast closes suddenly
Broadstairs
Houdini’s Magic Bar has confirmed that its original venue is now closing after seven years in business
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Recruitment mistakes in tech sector holding back businesses
Business
Nearly half of candidates impress at interview stage, but underperform once in the role
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Quarter of business owners not optimistic about succeeding in 2024
Business
Rising costs, economic volatility and technological challenges were given as the main three reasons
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Third of people want to start a business in 2024
Business
The most popular sectors to start-up in are arts and crafts, food and drink and services like virtual assistants or marketing
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30% of workforce is looking for a new job, study shows
Business
The stat includes almost half of people who moved jobs in the past year
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190 Kent pubs could be 'at risk' over chain's refinancing bid, union warns
Tunbridge Wells
Stonegate owns a number of pubs in the county but GMB has raised fears over its parent company's refinancing bid
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How this AI creative suite could help small businesses in the UK scale in 2024
Technology
Get ahead of the January sales slump with the help of AI
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ULEZ is damaging businesses on Kent border where owners say drivers are afraid to turn left
ULEZ
KentLive went back to Crayford months after the introduction of the ULEZ scheme to speak to business owners about its impact
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Creative recruitment agency works exclusively with disabled talent
Business
Disparity is particularly evident in creative roles
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Steven Bartlett launches campaign to spread digital skills
Business
Analysis reveals failure of SMEs could blow a £50billion hole in the UK economy
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New map shows the highest and lowest earning neighbourhoods in Kent
Politics
In one Kent neighbourhood, wealthy residents earn nearly three times the national average wage
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Tech company to launch crowdfunder after securing £5.2million
Business
Raylo is promoting a move towards a circular economy
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Neurodiverse entrepreneur using AI to help small businesses
Business
Liam Brennan spent 18 years working in the tech innovation industry before he got the diagnosis
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Digital skills more important than a degree when job hunting
Business
Over half of businesses find young people often struggle with simple computer-based workplace tasks, such as creating a spreadsheet, writing a professional email, or operating workplace software
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Almost half a million new start-ups launched this year
Business
463,700 businesses were registered between January and mid-July 2023
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Thousands sign up for scheme that links them with Dragons Den-style mentors
Business
More than 3,600 chiefs have enrolled on the Help to Grow: Management course
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Vodafone is to provide connectivity for UK's smart meter network
Business
The connectivity will use Vodafone’s 4G network
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'Massive loading bay will sabotage our business' say family who own much-loved Kent ice cream kiosk
Folkestone
Herbert's is named after the Reed family's father Bert Reed, who was a fisherman for decades and one of the founders of the Folkestone Trawlers
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DWP confirms £500m cost of living package for 2024
This will be on top of other rises to benefits which will come in this April and is aimed at supporting vulnerable households
DWP confirms thousands of PIP claimants could get up to £5,000 in back payments - full list of who is owed money
DWP
It's thought that tens of thousands of people could be due money dating back to April 2016
Mum moved 70 miles for school place but can't get children to school
Kent News
Laura's children have been off school for a month because of their new home location
DWP confirms dates it will start monitoring your bank account
Cost Of Living
There are three key dates in the rollout of new powers that will reveal your bank account details to the DWP
HMRC urgent advice over child benefit reform with key date warning
UK & World News
Hundreds of thousands more to get payments however officials say applying too early can incur charges
ITV
New ITV show about Paul O'Grady and the Kent star's remarkable impact on UK culture
Paul O’Grady, who lived in Aldington near Ashford, rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage
Ramsgate teen seriously injured two in late-night 'violence'
Ramsgate
Jesse Connor has been handed down a six-year and nine-month sentence after two men were assaulted
When and where it will be warmest in Kent this week as spring officially begins
Weather
The county is set for highs of up to 17C in some areas
Man's smiling mugshot released as his criminal network is taken down by police
Crime
Kent Police patrols in Tonbridge have dismantled a drugs supply chain to hundreds of users across west Kent
Live M2 traffic updates as delays build after roadworks overrun - recapped
M2
The weekend diversion route remained in place as the works persisted
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DWP
DWP confirms £500m cost of living package for 2024
This will be on top of other rises to benefits which will come in this April and is aimed at supporting vulnerable households
DWP confirms thousands of PIP claimants could get up to £5,000 in back payments - full list of who is owed money
DWP
It's thought that tens of thousands of people could be due money dating back to April 2016
Mum moved 70 miles for school place but can't get children to school
Kent News
Laura's children have been off school for a month because of their new home location
DWP confirms dates it will start monitoring your bank account
Cost Of Living
There are three key dates in the rollout of new powers that will reveal your bank account details to the DWP
HMRC urgent advice over child benefit reform with key date warning
UK & World News
Hundreds of thousands more to get payments however officials say applying too early can incur charges
ITV
New ITV show about Paul O'Grady and the Kent star's remarkable impact on UK culture
Paul O’Grady, who lived in Aldington near Ashford, rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage
Kent’s stunning country park perfect for a family day out where you can see Highland cows this spring
Things to do in Kent
It offers some truly gorgeous views of the coast and is the perfect spot for a stroll as the sunshine finally returns
Kent theatre to reopen after roof destroyed by high winds
IYA Alert County
The roof was shattered when a branch was brought down in a gale
Ramsgate teen seriously injured two in late-night 'violence'
Ramsgate
Jesse Connor has been handed down a six-year and nine-month sentence after two men were assaulted
When and where it will be warmest in Kent this week as spring officially begins
Weather
The county is set for highs of up to 17C in some areas