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Shrewd spending Gills

Shrewd spending Gills

03 April 2018

Gillingham paid just over £17,000 out in agent fees over a one year period – the lowest in League 1.

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App to guide fans to the game

App to guide fans to the game

03 April 2018

Pub goers in Kent will become the first to test a new app which will ease the stress of finding the best boozer showing sport in an unfamiliar place.

Costa eyes up seafront site

Costa eyes up seafront site

03 April 2018

National coffee chain Costa has held talks about opening a cafe in an empty seafront site, it has been revealed.

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Full steam ahead for harbour station

Full steam ahead for harbour station

01 April 2018

The transformation of a 19th century station at a seaside attraction is complete.

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Hygiene boost for Michelin chicken liver row chef

Hygiene boost for Michelin chicken liver row chef

29 March 2018

A Michelin-starred chef’s restaurant has been given the highest hygiene rating, months after it was embroiled in controversy over under-cooked liver.

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Golf course closure confirmed despite last ditch efforts to save site

Golf course closure confirmed despite last ditch efforts to save site

28 March 2018

Cabinet members have approved the controversial closure of a golf course but say they will still consider a takeover plan put forward by campaigners.

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Saga handicapped after finance chief's Paddy Power switch

Saga handicapped after finance chief's Paddy Power switch

28 March 2018

Over-50s holiday and insurance group Saga is on the hunt for a finance chief after its incumbant announced he is moving to Paddy Power Betfair.

Prezzo to shut three Kent restaurants

Prezzo to shut three Kent restaurants

23 March 2018

Hundreds of jobs are to go at restaurant chain Prezzo after its creditors agreed a restructuring plan.

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Fire damaged pub rises from the ashes

Fire damaged pub rises from the ashes

23 March 2018

An historic pub has finally reopened with a smokehouse theme, more than a year after it was devastated by a fire.

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Gills sponsor ends deal with club

Gills sponsor ends deal with club

22 March 2018

The main sponsor of Gillingham FC has announced it is ending its deal with the club after seven years.

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Visit Kent boss to step down

Visit Kent boss to step down

22 March 2018

The boss of an organisation promoting tourism in the county has announced she is quitting after 13 years.

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The cost of promotion

The cost of promotion

22 March 2018

Ebbsfleet United's latest accounts reveal the company lost almost £2million last season.

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Late night bar shut down by council

Late night bar shut down by council

22 March 2018

A late night bar’s licence has been suspended following complaints over “intolerable” noise and behaviour.

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Venue faces restrictions after dispute with celebrity neighbour

Venue faces restrictions after dispute with celebrity neighbour

16 March 2018

A venue involved in a noise dispute with celebrity neighbour Jools Holland has had restrictions placed on its licence.

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Wetherspoon boss 'cautious' despite growth

Wetherspoon boss 'cautious' despite growth

16 March 2018

The outspoken chairman of pub chain JD Wetherspoon struck a wary note about the company's immediate future even after reporting increased profits.

Boris Johnson visits Kent tennis centre

Boris Johnson visits Kent tennis centre

16 March 2018

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been visiting a sports centre in Kent, where he was presented with a Gillingham FC shirt.

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Studios boss honoured by council

Studios boss honoured by council

15 March 2018

A media entrepreneur has received this year’s prestigious Kent Invicta Award for his contribution to the county's economy.

Historic pub turns into steakhouse

Historic pub turns into steakhouse

15 March 2018

A pub with strong military history links will re-open on Friday as a steak restaurant.

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KFC and Aldi decision put off due to Toys R Us uncertainty

KFC and Aldi decision put off due to Toys R Us uncertainty

15 March 2018

Councillors last night voted to defer a decision to allow two national brands to set up on a retail park.

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Pizza Express restaurant to open

Pizza Express restaurant to open

15 March 2018

Pizza Express will open its second restaurant at Bluewater this month, creating 34 jobs.

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