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Lidl set to be approved – despite objections from Aldi

Plans for new budget supermarket look likely to get the nod, despite a rival trying to scupper its bid.

Second pub on same street goes on the market

A village pub has been put on the market for a quarter of a million pounds, just months after another in the same street closed.

Winemaker fizzes with delight at growth

A leading sparkling wine producer in the county says it is pushing ahead with plans to double in size by 2026 after delivering a record-breaking year.

Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

A Vietnamese street food chain is set to open its first Kent branch - taking over the home of a popular burger bar that unexpectedly closed last week.

'Great sadness' as high street butchers closes

A high street butchers shop has shut after bosses said "it is no longer viable to continue".

The couple with his and hers pubs

A couple who tied the knot a year ago now have 'his and hers' pubs after taking on a village boozer.

Town centre Barclays set to close

Barclays will leave a town's high street later this year after footfall dramatically declined, with the nearest alternatives 30 minutes drive away.

Burger King and Frankie and Benny’s on the market at cinema complex

The vacant units of two restaurant sites inside a town's entertainment centre have been put up for sale.

Bus station building could be turned into bubble tearoom

Plans have been submitted to turn a disused bus station building into a bubble tearoom, set to be the 19th in Kent.

Council to sign off on £50m loan to build 'Netflix' film studios

Council bosses are set to sign off on a £50 million loan to develop a major film studio linked with Netflix, Amazon and HBO.

First restaurants set to join new harbour development revealed

The first two restaurants of a total six set to open at a new harbourside development and made from upcycled shipping containers have been announced.

Inspector tells developer 'flats must go'

A developer which built more flats than it had permission for has been told they must either be demolished or changed.

Passenger flights to return to Kent airport

Passengers flights are expected to resume this summer and serve a number of destinations including Le Touquet in France.

Plan for new railway station postponed

Plans put forward for a new railway station have been mothballed due to a rise in costs.

Travelodge announces plans for 11 new hotels in Kent

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has announced plans to significantly increase its portfolio of hotels in Kent.

First look at Kent's largest self-build housing estate