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Struggling shop to ‘cut losses’ and shut after 25 years
23 August 2024A couple behind a craft store say they are “cutting their loses” and closing after 25 years amid struggles to make a profit.
Sadness as popular discount store set to shut next month
23 August 2024A popular discount store is set to shut next month after the site was earmarked for a development of shops and flats.
‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years
23 August 2024The owners of a family-run plant nursery which has served garden lovers for more than three decades say the time is right to call it a day.
‘Absolutely filthy! The pub looked like a storeroom and you’ll stick to the tables like glue’
23 August 2024Secret Drinker calls in at a pub that looks great from the outside - but inside it’s a totally different story
Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open
22 August 2024Historic railway wagons have been converted into a new Mediterranean restaurant at a popular seaside attraction.
Image reveals how Kent’s second Ivy could look as opening date revealed
22 August 2024A fresh artist’s impression shows how Kent’s latest Ivy restaurant could look as an opening date has been revealed.
Taco Bell reveals bid to open inside former Debenhams
21 August 2024Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell looks set to add another Kent site to its ranks after revealing plans to open in a former Debenhams store.
Beer giant unveils its first Kent wines
21 August 2024Synonymous with beer for centuries, look who has just entered the Kent wine market…
Kent pub named best in the county for second year in a row
21 August 2024A “beautiful side street” Kent pub – which was ranked the second best in the UK last year – has won another award.
Designer Outlet’s Christmas market plans given green light
20 August 2024A massive designer outlet will host its first Christmas market despite fears the stalls could draw trade from a town.
New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep
20 August 2024The man leading the relaunch of a 17th century pub in Kent has welcomed plans for a residential development on neighbouring land.
Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store
19 August 2024Love Island's Sophie Piper was pictured donning a bucket hat as she helped unveil Superdrug’s brand new store based at Kent’s largest shopping centre.
Fashion giant Ted Baker to shut remaining stores
18 August 2024A clothing brand of more than 35 years is to close all of its remaining stores in the UK by the end of today, including branches in Kent.
'Our farm shop is falling down so we need to build a new one'
17 August 2024A family who sold their own home to buy a farm shop are now planning to replace it and add a new cafe.
‘It was a weird, wonderful night of crazy karaoke’
16 August 2024Secret Drinker hits a High Street pub where they may not be able to sing but they know how to have a good night
Haunted pub to reopen with aim to become ‘heart of village’
15 August 2024A pub labelled one of the country's most haunted is to reopen almost a year after unexpectedly shutting its doors.
Pub reopens after six-figure revamp
13 August 2024A village pub that was shut for an extensive transformation inside and out has reopened.
High street jazz bar opens with plans to spice up town's nightlife
11 August 2024The owner of a newly-opened jazz bar say its blues-themed set-up will allow a town's nightlife to come alive.
Sadness as much-loved store closes after 74 years
11 August 2024A beloved family-run produce shop which has been trading for more than 70 years is closing due to rising costs.
New bus linking town to Bluewater launches
08 August 2024Shoppers will be able to catch a direct bus from a town centre to Bluewater this summer for £2 each way.
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