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Village pub to undergo radical refurbishment

Village pub to undergo radical refurbishment

28 February 2018

Pub-goers will be seeing big changes as a village local closes for a £1m alteration.

Award-winning restaurant goes dog-friendly

Award-winning restaurant goes dog-friendly

28 February 2018

Taste of Kent's restaurant of the year 2017 has extended its welcome to four-legged friends.

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Kent attraction to reopen

Kent attraction to reopen

28 February 2018

Live music and entertainment will greet the re-opening of a harbour that attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

Remember Buddha Belly?

Remember Buddha Belly?

26 February 2018

A landmark restaurant has been transformed... and we've got exclusive pictures of what the new venue looks like now.

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Landmark hotel reopens after face lift

Landmark hotel reopens after face lift

26 February 2018

A hotel where Queen Victoria once stayed has reopened after being refurbished.

Plans for 'upmarket' steakhouse revealed

Plans for 'upmarket' steakhouse revealed

25 February 2018

A steakhouse seating 170 diners could soon open next to a Starbucks on the site of a former social club.

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'Fantastic response' to Destination Kent

'Fantastic response' to Destination Kent

23 February 2018

Time is running out to be a part of the top leisure and tourism guide in the county

Kellie Maloney quits as pub landlady

Kellie Maloney quits as pub landlady

22 February 2018

A celebrity landlady of a village pub has announced she is stepping down from her role, saying it is no longer practical.

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Dessert chain gets ready to open new branch

Dessert chain gets ready to open new branch

21 February 2018

Recruitment has started for a national ice cream parlour which is hoping to open this spring.

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Ex drugs factory to become hotel

Ex drugs factory to become hotel

21 February 2018

Striking images have emerged of what will replace a 17th century building once taken over by drugs barons.

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Michelin-listed pub for sale

Michelin-listed pub for sale

20 February 2018

An 18th century pub and restaurant has gone on the market after 13 years with its present owners.

Curry house up for top restaurant gong

Curry house up for top restaurant gong

19 February 2018

A popular Kent restaurant which took home a prestigious award last year is now up for another prize.

South Quay makeover inspired by Shoreditch

South Quay makeover inspired by Shoreditch

19 February 2018

A town's harbour board has revealed a half-a-million pound budget for the refurbishment of a historic building.

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Chickens finger lickin' gone

Chickens finger lickin' gone

18 February 2018

Only six Kent KFCs remain open as the company's new suppliers suffer "teething problems".

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Rail link is fast track to jobs

Rail link is fast track to jobs

16 February 2018

Connecting a heritage railway to the mainline will bring jobs and prosperity, according to a new report.

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Leas Lift revamp to cost £500,000

Leas Lift revamp to cost £500,000

16 February 2018

A historic Kent attraction will not re-open this summer after it emerged it will take substantial funds to bring it back to its former glory.

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DEANGATE RIDGE: Labour 'call-in' decision

DEANGATE RIDGE: Labour 'call-in' decision

13 February 2018

Medway Labour have 'called-in' the decision to shut Deangate Ridge, meaning it will be discussed once more at an Overview and Scrutiny Meeting.

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Gallery given boost for tourism project

Gallery given boost for tourism project

13 February 2018

The Turner Contemporary has been awarded significant funding in a bid to increase the area's tourism levels.

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Large price tag for short stay in Rapunzel tower

Large price tag for short stay in Rapunzel tower

13 February 2018

Holidaymakers can now book a break at a real-life Rapunzel tower in Kent - but it will set you back more than a stay in The Ritz.

Rugby legend opens £1 million spa

Rugby legend opens £1 million spa

12 February 2018

One of the 2003 England World Cup winners cut the ribbon for a major new hotel feature.

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