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Outgoing council leader: 'Be careful what you wish for'
19 April 2023As he prepares to call time on his political career outgoing Medway Council Leader Alan Jarrett has given his verdict on his tenure.
New pub and hotel to open this summer
19 April 2023A new hotel and pub is set to open in a Kent village after a year long renovation.
Curry house on the market
19 April 2023A former village Indian restaurant is set to go under the hammer shortly after announcing its closure.
Holiday park undergoes major overhaul
19 April 2023A holiday park has undergone a refurbishment to include a new state-of-the art bar and stage for live entertainment.
Doggy boutique set to open in vacant town unit
19 April 2023A new pet parlour business offering grooming and dog walking among other services is set to open in a high street.
Staff thank customers as M&Co stores close
18 April 2023Three M&Co stores have now closed in the county, with the final two to shut soon after the chain fell into administration.
Village to get new dessert cafe
18 April 2023A dessert cafe serving waffles and milkshakes is opening in a village.
Historic cafe up for auction again just months after last sale
18 April 2023The former home of a quirky cafe is set to go under the hammer again just months after its last sale and 'horrendous' nail bar plans were revealed.
Chance to scoop up 'world's smallest ice cream parlour'
18 April 2023The "world's smallest ice cream parlour" located inside a former phone box is up for grabs after going on the market
Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause
18 April 2023Continued economic uncertainty is contributing to a rise in unemployment figures across Kent and Medway and a reduction in the number of vacancies.
Huge 'football-themed air dome' coming to Bluewater
18 April 2023Plans to build a huge sports dome and family entertainment centre in the middle of a car park at Kent's biggest shopping centre have been approved.
Plans for new Subway in micropub site revealed
17 April 2023Plans have been submitted to open a Subway sandwich shop in a unit originally destined to be a micropub.
Drive-thru Costa Coffee plans back on table
17 April 2023Plans for a drive-thru Costa Coffee have been resubmitted after the council turned them down a year ago.
Huge Grade II-listed business centre for sale
17 April 2023A "prestigious" historic business centre is on the market with a guide price of £2 to £2.2 million
Bluewater to be powered by 3,200 solar panels
17 April 2023Thousands of solar panels are to be installed on the shopping centre's roof to help it become more environmentally friendly.
Luxury hotel firm to open second venue in Kent
16 April 2023An award-winning hotel and restaurant firm, popular with celebrities, is planning on launching another venue at a Grade I-listed manor.
Burger diner opening at former town bank
16 April 2023A popular burger diner is moving into bigger premises – and here's when you can go there.
Much-loved seafront restaurant to double in size
16 April 2023A top-rated restaurant plans to increase in size as part of a £500,000 revamp, adding a wine and coffee bar to its seaside offerings.
Brewery bosses confident closed pub 'will reopen soon'
15 April 2023Shepherd Neame chiefs say they are confident a village pub will reopen soon after the previous licensee pulled out.
Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%
15 April 2023A hand-built car manufacturer is moving to bigger premises on its 50th anniversary year which will boost its production capacity by half.
