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Six Kent restaurants owned by same company to close this week
02 July 2024Six restaurants owned by the same company will shut within days, bosses have confirmed.
Big changes to The Ivy’s plans for former Burton store
28 June 2024The Ivy has revealed dramatic rehashed plans in its bid to transform a former Burton into a luxury restaurant.
Which Euros side is this pub? High hopes going in, poor performance upfront, not bad at the back?
28 June 2024Secret Drinker delivers his verdict on a hyped-up country local
London chef opens second restaurant in Kent
23 June 2024The owner and chef of a new family-run restaurant says he wants to bring the taste of the Mediterranean to Kent.
Legendary landlady leaves village pub after 20 years
22 June 2024A mother and daughter team have bid an emotional farewell to the beloved village pub the family has run for two decades.
‘We're spending £3m on town centre - don't just sit at home and moan’
22 June 2024Residents are being urged to “walk the walk” and support their high street amid claims council bosses only care about an out-of-town shopping centre.
‘New EU rules will only make gridlock worse - so we're closing’
21 June 2024A bed shop boss has blamed traffic gridlock and new EU border rules for the closure of his store after just two years of trading.
Village pub picks up another top prize
19 June 2024A pub named Kent’s best earlier this year has now scooped another award to put behind the bar.
New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch
18 June 2024A new free-of-charge bus service taking passengers across one of Kent’s busiest seaside towns is to launch next month.
Cadbury to relaunch retro chocolate bar after 20 years
14 June 2024A Cadbury chocolate bar, which was first made in 1993, is being returned to shop shelves as part of the company’s 200th birthday celebrations.
‘As my missus swigged pints outside, I was in the bar with a mystery blonde’
14 June 2024Secret Drinker has a brief encounter at an awesome country pub just perfect for a summer afternoon
‘I’ve changed my mind - this town needs its sports bar back’
13 June 2024Owners of a once popular sports bar turned supermarket have revealed plans to reopen the boozer and pull pints once again.
Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent
12 June 2024A new Turkish eatery, which has undergone a £500,000 revamp, says it has enjoyed a promising start after opening its first branch in the county.
Joy as council u-turn sees free parking return
12 June 2024A council has u-turned on its decision to axe free parking at a town centre cinema following a furious backlash from film fans.
Dine-and-dash caught on camera leaves cafe boss ‘heartbroken’
12 June 2024The boss of an independent cafe has told of the heartbreaking moment a group left without paying while their waitress was out of sight.
‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’
09 June 2024Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.
‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’
09 June 2024An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.
‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’
07 June 2024Welcome to the madhouse! Secret Drinker’s wild Friday night out.
Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent
06 June 2024A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.
‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’
06 June 2024In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.
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