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Former ballet school pupil launches academy
17 August 2017A classically-trained ballet dancer is returning to her first love to share her passion for dance with youngsters.
Serving up some summer surprises
26 June 2017He's under 30 but head chef Joshua Price brings a decade of experience as he serves up some new summer sizzlers at his new kitchen in Kent.
Mexican food from the White House to the County Town
13 March 2017He’s cooked for the Obamas – now chef Johnny Hernandez is heading up an authentic Mexican restaurant in Kent.
A world first virtual visit to a Kentish hop garden
27 February 2017Brewer Shepherd Neame has unveiled the world's first virtual reality tour of a hop garden, featuring the "godfather" of UK hop growing.
Potters prepare for their wheel of fortune
06 February 2017Kent's men of clay prepare for hundreds wanting to get behind the wheel as the Great Pottery Throw Down launches again.
Former MMA professional fighter sets up his own gym
20 January 2017Fighters who come under the wing of Steve O'Keefe at his new gym are in good hands: he's fought the best - the very best.
A test of nerve: Panic Room business proves a storming success
16 January 2017A couple who set up fiendish challenges through their Panic Room series are celebrating an extraordinary year of growth.
A second serving of Kent country pub for husband and wife team
09 January 2017Pub owner and chef Dane Allchorne opens a second foray into the food business with a country pub, The Barrow House.
Third Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant and Bar opens
27 December 2016Entrepreneur Turrloo Parrett has opened his third Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant and Bar in Kent
Cheers to those clever people who make beer
25 December 2016As you're swigging your favourite festive beer, have you ever wondered how they make it taste so good? We visited Britain's oldest brewer to find out.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
22 December 2016The Kent Business newsletter will go on a festive break and returns early next year.
Carlo's taste of Madeira
16 December 2016A Madeiran bar manager, who worked at a football club sponsored by Cristiano Rinaldo, hit the headlines back home - for starting a job in Kent.
Old Fire Station is cooking up a storm
17 October 2016Tonbridge's Old Fire Station, which was transformed into a venue for food and drink pop-ups, is about to celebrate its first year in business.
Tax rebate take-up is "disappointing" among firms
13 October 2016Firms are unaware they can claim tax credits from the government for solving their own business problems.
Retro laser tag studio opens
10 October 2016A retro laser tag studio has opened in a town 14 years after the owners, a married couple, started their business in children's entertainment.
A mission to bring food with flavour to the people of Kent
08 August 2016Award-winning chef and owner of Kent Fine Foods, Matthew Kearsey-Lawson is on a food mission.
Mast firm’s help for sound system
20 July 2016A Kent school will benefit from a new sound system thanks to a donation from the firm which proposes to build a mast taller than the Shard
From bricklaying to chief executive: college chief calls it a day
04 July 2016Former MidKent College student retires after 11 years as chief executive.
Cornering the market in the restaurant business
28 June 2016Chef owner Matt Sworder prepares to open a second Corner House restaurant after restoring one of Canterbury's oldest pubs.
From the classroom to the kitchen
14 June 2016He's moving from the classroom to the kitchen but chef Craig Mather is still keeping one eye on the next generation.
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