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Law firm named top hirer in new analysis
Business
Codex Edge research analyses law firms, lawyers, practice areas and specialisms using real-time legal data
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Vodafone offering small business customers saving of up to £514 on broadband
Business
There is also free installation and zero upfront costs
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Amount Tunbridge Wells council paid for Royal Victoria Place shopping centre as it plans changes
Tunbridge Wells
The council paid a lot less for the leasehold than the previous owner six years ago
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Only 1 in 5 SMEs have a plan in case of cyberattack
Business
Experts expect to see an increase in attacks
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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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The 19-year-old has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon
Teens arrested in Canterbury on suspicion of robbery as Kent Police step up patrols
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Officers were given extra powers following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area
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1,300-home village plan is 'one of largest seen for many, many years' warns Tonbridge council boss
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Council leader Matt Boughton has taken the unusual step of urging residents to comment on the proposal
Met Office issues yellow weather warning with potential 'danger to life' from 70mph winds
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A yellow wind warning is in place for most of Thursday (March 28)
Bromley
Man charged with attempted murder after Beckenham Junction train station stabbing
The 19-year-old has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon
Teens arrested in Canterbury on suspicion of robbery as Kent Police step up patrols
Canterbury
Officers were given extra powers following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area
The magical farmhouse in Kent where Darling Buds of May was filmed that still holds a place in our hearts
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And you can still see Ma Larkin's kitchen in Kent - complete with Pop's bottle of beer and delicious cakes
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DWP confirms millions of people will get £902 extra from April
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is increasing the amount of state pension you get from April 8
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I visited the best place to live in the South East for the first time and I want to move there
The Sunday Times recently named Folkestone as one of the best places to live in the South East
Man charged with attempted murder after Beckenham Junction train station stabbing
Bromley
The 19-year-old has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon
Teens arrested in Canterbury on suspicion of robbery as Kent Police step up patrols
Canterbury
Officers were given extra powers following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area
Watch: Family stunned as 'ghost' stands next to their sports car two nights in a row
Kent News
CCTV captured a strange white figure lingering at the door of their Audi TT
The stunning Kent walk named among country's best that's ideal for Easter and ends at a pub
Easter
It also features one of the county’s most unique landmarks
Things to do in Kent
Kent ale and cider festival returns with exclusive beers and stunning stream trains
The 13th Real Ale & Cider Festival is returning to Tunbridge Wells Spa Valley Railway
Man charged with attempted murder after Beckenham Junction train station stabbing
Bromley
The 19-year-old has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon
Shed Seven to play Kent coast show on 30th anniversary tour
Margate
The band has just released their sixth studio album, A Matter of Time, which topped the UK album chart
Teens arrested in Canterbury on suspicion of robbery as Kent Police step up patrols
Canterbury
Officers were given extra powers following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area
The magical farmhouse in Kent where Darling Buds of May was filmed that still holds a place in our hearts
Best of Kent
And you can still see Ma Larkin's kitchen in Kent - complete with Pop's bottle of beer and delicious cakes