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26/08/2011

Why is Whitstable the fastest growing seaside destination in the UK? Sky high prices for Olympic hotels; and why it's so hard to recruit engineers. With Peter White.

Research published last week declared that Whitstable in Kent is the fastest growing seaside destination in the UK. So what gives this Kent seaside town the edge?

With unemployment on the rise, why are so many employers complaining that they just 'can't get the staff'' ? Today we look at the problems with recruiting engineers.

And the hotels already ratcheting up their prices for next years Olympics.

Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Alex Lewis.

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57 minutes

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Fri 26 Aug 2011 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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  • Olympic hotel prices

    With less than a year to go, there’s already evidence that London hoteliers are ratcheting up room prices for next year’s Olympics.

    Duration: 09:48

  • Cinema glasses for hearing loss

    A new invention could put an end to problems hearing films in the cinema.

    Duration: 03:24

  • Seaside towns

    Research published last week declared that Whitstable in Kent is the fastest growing seaside destination in the UK. So who are the other winners and losers?

    Duration: 07:39

  • Shop shutters and red tape

    Shop security shutters: should planning regulations around them be relaxed in the wake of the riots? The Government seems to think so.

    Duration: 06:28

  • Can't Get the Staff (Engineering)

    There are nearly 2.5 million unemployed, yet some employers still can't fill their vacancies. Our series concludes as we explore the skills gap in Engineering.

    Duration: 12:43

  • Domesday Reloaded preview

    The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ revisits the Domesday Project 25 years on with five Radio 4 presenters.

    Duration: 09:36

  • Edinburgh tram update

    Councillors in Edinburgh have voted to end the city’s crisis-hit tram line before it reaches the city centre.

    Duration: 02:24

Broadcasts

  • Fri 26 Aug 2011 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 26 Aug 2011 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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