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Kent greenhouse salads go on saleMar 14, 2009The first vegetables to be grown at the UK's biggest greenhouse complex have gone on sale. It has been predicted that the produce from Thanet Earth in Kent will boost the UK's salad industry by 15%. The 225-acre (91-hectare) site near Birchington, ... BA dashes airport's freight plansMar 14, 2009Negotiations to bring British Airways World Cargo to Kent International Airport have failed. It had been hoped the move would bring more freight flights to Manston but it is to stay at Stansted, officials said. Chief executive, Matt Clarke, said he... Memorial bandstand refurb beginsMar 14, 2009Work has begun on refurbishing a bandstand in Kent which will host the 20th anniversary of the IRA bombing in which 11 Royal Marines musicians died. It follows a year-long fundraising campaign by the people of Deal, who raised more than £20,00... Giant horse to become £2m artworkFeb 11, 2009A giant white horse has been chosen as a new £2m art commission for south east England dubbed "Angel of the South". The design, by former Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger, was selected from a three-strong shortlist as part of... Hundreds to protest again in British jobs for British workers rowFeb 11, 2009The workers will protest outside power stations in Nottinghamshire and Kent on Wednesday in a bid to pressure French company Alstom to give British workers fair access to work. Alstom has been contracted by RWE to build the Staythorpe power st... Fresh protest over foreign labourFeb 11, 2009Unemployed construction workers have held protests at two UK power stations amid claims British employees are being denied the chance to apply for work. Around 400 people blocked the main gate at Staythorpe in Nottinghamshire, the union Unit... Port workers' 48-hour strike endsNov 20, 2008A 48-hour strike by more than 300 workers at one of the UK's busiest ports has ended.Members of the Unite union walked out on Tuesday in a row over the privatisation of their jobs.The workers ended their strike at 0700 GMT. Another three-day strike w... Dartford crossing toll hike 'will cause chaos'Nov 20, 2008A massive rise in tolls for the Dartford crossing has been bitterly attacked by the AA – which is predicting chaos as drivers tried to avoid paying the fees.The fees for going through the two tunnels or over the bridge in a car went up yesterda... 5,000 jobs axed as City forecasts 3m by 2010Nov 20, 2008By Sean O'GradyMore than 5,000 job losses were announced yesterday by some of the UK's leading companies, ahead of new official figures that are expected to show the highest number of people out of work since 1998 – and well on track to exceed ... Dartford toll increase to startNov 20, 2008Toll charges are to be increased by up to 50% for the Dartford crossing over the Thames between Kent and Essex.The new Dartford Tunnel and QEII bridge fees, which include free access between 2200 and 0600, will be officially introduced at 2200 GMT on... Dartford Crossing car cash tolls increased by 50%Nov 20, 2008Motorists using the Dartford Crossing face a 50% hike in the cash toll to use the tunnel and bridge spanning the River Thames from this week.Residents of Dartford and Thurrock are eligible for a discount scheme whereby local residents will be entitle... Ambitious bid to create council housing firmNov 10, 2008By Paul FrancisFive Kent councils could join forces in an ambitious bid to create a company to look after housing for 21,000 council tenants.The five authorities are Dover, Shepway, Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet.Council chiefs believe the move to cr... Southern Housing Group gets 'A' rating from Kent County CouncilNov 10, 2008By Hannah Wooderson Southern Housing Group has been awarded a prestigious 'A' rating from Kent County Council for its supported housing service provision.This is the first time that the Group has achieved this honour, for looking after its older resi... Shared housing plans for East Kent take a step forwardNov 10, 2008By Cheryl Pendry Plans to establish a shared service organisation, which would manage council housing in East Kent, have been agreed in principle by Thanet District Council.The proposals would see the establishment of a management company, jointly ow... Kent based Charlton fans await early insight into take-over plansOct 11, 2008by Tony Hudd Kent based Charlton supporters will be the first to gain an insight into the proposed take-over of the club by the mega-rich Dubai-based Zabeel Investments. Club plc chairman Derek Chappell and his deputy Bob Whitehand will be the guests... First Kent Marine Festival to be held in DoverOct 11, 2008Students from across Kent will have a unique chance to see a spectacular showcase of hands-on activities demonstrating opportunities in the Marine Sector when they visit the first Kent Marine Festival on 17th October. Thousands of young people from K... Supermarkets on council shortlistOct 11, 2008TESCO is one of two supermarket chains on the shortlist of companies hoping to redevelop Bexley’s civic offices site.Bexley decided the shortlist of four at a closed session of its cabinet meeting last week.The four companies, which will now be... Charlton receive Dubai group bidOct 11, 2008Charlton Athletic have confirmed they have received "an indicative cash offer" to buy the club from a Dubai-based investment company.The club confirmed in a statement that it will enter a period of due diligence with Zabeel Investments.The statement ... Closures and diversions at Dartford CrossingOct 11, 2008Motorists face diversions at the Dartford Crossing this week while roadworks are carried out.The QE II Bridge was closed from 8.30pm yesterday until 5am this morning, and will be shut again at the same time tonight until Wednesday morning.The southbo... Booklet explores Dartford's heritageOct 11, 2008By Alexis Thompson RESIDENTS can delve into the history of their town centre with a new booklet outlining three heritage trails.The town trails booklet, produced by Dartford Council, outlines three walks around Dartford, providing pictures and tales ... Millions at risk because councils went to IcelandOct 11, 2008Town hall chiefs have called for calm despite the question mark over tens of millions of pounds of Kent taxpayers’ money in crisis-hit Icelandic banks.Kent County Council currently has £50 million frozen by the Icelandic government following th... |
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