Although the current tightening of available credit has hit house-builders and mortgage seekers alike, Kent property experts RPC Land and New Homes believes that the right sites in a good location will still attract a lot of interest from residential developers

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Despite the economic downturn, the construction industry is determined to show that it is helping to deliver the ambitious vision for the Thames Gateway by backing Construction Expo 2008.
More than 100 exhibitors from across the industry will be at Chatham Historic Dockyard on Wednesday 24 September for what will be the largest construction and

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Staff and pupils at St Edmund’s School Canterbury are celebrating the best A Level results ever, with half the candidates achieving at least two A grades.
Sixteen pupils achieved straight As in three or more subjects with another twelve gaining two A grades

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As schools across the region consider their GCSE and A-level results, the CBI has called for all bright children to be automatically entered for ‘Triple science’ at GCSE, to help ensure a skilled science-base for the future

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Wildwood’s young red squirrels are preparing for the longest and most exciting journey of their lives. Five of the captive bred young are being transported to the North Welsh Island over the next few days.
After a period of acclimatisation the young will be allowed a true taste of freedom and be fending for themselves in [...]

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A Kent council has been recognised for its use of flexible working, which has helped boost services and productivity.
Canterbury City Council’s Corporate Services department has achieved the Investors in People Work-life balance model following the innovative restructuring of its contact centre, which handles enquiries from the public

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With the house-building industry announcing it is to make thousands of construction workers redundant, many may make the decision to set up in business and offer their services direct to local homeowners.
Thousands of construction workers are expected to be laid off, following news that Charles Church, Persimmon Homes and Westbury Partnerships have collectively made 1,000 [...]

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Figures just released by The Home Office show recorded incidents of arson in Kent fell by 16% between 2006/7 and 2007/8, however with the economy tightening many industry experts expect the situation to change for the worse.
Belmont International, Kent’s largest independent insurance broker, has said there is no place for complacency and urged business [...]

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Kent businesses concerned about the impact of an economic downturn are being encouraged to think about minimising the use of resources to make cost savings and protect the bottom line.
Business Link, the free business information and advisory service, offers guidance and support on reducing energy costs, as well as practical and efficient tips on energy [...]

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Watch highly trained sheepdogs round up geese and ducks; learn how to make your own scarecrow and get close to magnificent shire horses at Groombridge Place Gardens, near Tunbridge Wells, over the bank weekend, August 23rd to 25th

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