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Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators
19 March 2024Fashion brand Ted Baker, which has four Kent outlets, has reportedly called in administrators after a licensing partnership was ditched.
Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed
18 March 2024A fast food giant has confirmed the opening date of its restaurant in a popular shopping centre.
Mushrooms instead of tampons among unusual supermarket swaps
18 March 2024Mushrooms instead of tampons and a frozen pizza for peaches are among the unusual substitutions customers ordering groceries online have been sent.
Themed dining shacks open in pub garden
17 March 2024Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.
‘Cashless society just won't work!’
16 March 2024Sainsbury’s shoppers in Kent were among those hit by technical problems today, with the supermarket unable to take contactless payments.
‘Madness in my decision to visit this deceptive boozer’
15 March 2024The Secret Drinker found a popular watering hole this week which allowed his companion to go full-on naturist.
‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’
14 March 2024As Bluewater prepares celebrations for its 25th anniversary we take a look at what’s changed at its iconic food court over the years.
New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed
12 March 2024It’s been confirmed that a new shop is opening in a shopping centre’s former Disney Store unit.
Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box
12 March 2024A new high street dessert chain has confirmed when it’ll begin to serve customers.
Nepalese restaurant reignites town’s ‘iconic’ fire station
11 March 2024Professional chefs whose exotic dishes have attracted visitors from all over Kent have opened their latest venture under the railway arches.
‘We’re spoiled for choice in Kent but this place will keep you coming back’
09 March 2024The food scene is thriving in Kent these days and our reviewer was blown away when he tried out one restaurant’s guest chef collaboration night.
Landmark pub back open after shock Xmas closure
09 March 2024An Australian lorry driver turned publican has unveiled his plans to make a success of a troubled landmark pub.
VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?
07 March 2024Secret Drinker checks out a pub revamp where no expense has been spared
Picture gallery: Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards
05 March 2024Take a look at the winners who scooped top prizes at the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.
‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’
01 March 2024Secret Drinker chills in a boutique hotel bar with three mysterious Moretti drinkers and one extra loud punter
McDonald’s reveals extra details ahead of new branch opening
29 February 2024The fast food chain has confirmed a number of details ahead of the opening of its new branch at a Kent shopping centre.
Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed
27 February 2024The 12 winners of the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards have been named at a ceremony full of foodie favourites.
‘We want to turn dingy pub into Kent's best sports bar'
27 February 2024A new team in charge of a pub once branded “dark and dingy” hope to turn it into Kent’s best sports bar.
This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals
26 February 2024Feeling hungry? We’ve got some of Kent’s most mouth-watering food festivals that are sure to whet your appetite this year.
Last chance to get tickets for historic FA cup tie
24 February 2024A football club which is set to play the biggest match in its history in just 48 hours has announced a number of tickets are suddenly up-for-grabs.
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