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Indian restaurant raided by border forces
11 February 2018A restaurant owner faces fines of up to £60,000 after a raid by immigration officers.
Controversial hotel plans approval
08 February 2018Highly controversial plans to tear down a dilapidated hotel and build a petrol station in its place have been approved.
Nightclub bans plastic straws
08 February 2018A popular Kent nightclub is lending its weight to the fight against plastic by banning plastic straws.
City of Culture bid idea gathers pace
07 February 2018Councillors have unanimously agreed to look at the feasibility of applying for a coveted title that could benefit a large part of Kent.
Seaview restaurant planned for old yacht club
07 February 2018A pub landlord is converting an abandoned yacht club HQ into a restaurant with views across the sea.
Bar and restaurant shut for breaching licence
07 February 2018A popular night spot has had its licence revoked after councillors heard doormen were told not to do ID checks or turn away drunks.
Backlash to golf club closure
06 February 2018A protest by around 150 people and a petition signed by thousands was not enough to save a sports venue.
Protest ahead of club closure meeting
06 February 2018Protesters are making their voices heard ahead of a council cabinet meeting where the closure of a golf course is to be discussed.
New rooftop terrace and bar for town centre pub
06 February 2018Plans to open a rooftop bar and terrace at a popular town centre pub have been revealed.
Anger over councillor's wish to "cleanse" controversial site of rare species
06 February 2018Councillor Barry Kemp claimed an email comment in which he hoped a golf course had been "cleansed of rare birds and exotic grasses" was a joke.
Calls for new seafront hotel
06 February 2018Councillors supporting a multi-million pound regeneration project on the seafront have called for a new hotel.
Michelin Guide restaurant shuts
05 February 2018The owner of a popular restaurant which closed its doors today says a proliferation of large chains has played a part in its demise.
Green light for boutique hotel
05 February 2018Work is to begin on a multi-million pound project to turn a historic manor into a luxury hotel.
Bar boss quits over noise dispute
03 February 2018A wine bar manager is walking away after spending thousands in legal fees fighting complaints about loud music with a council.
Tentertainment festival is over for good
01 February 2018A summer festival that attracted 10,000-strong crowds has been spectacularly culled after organisers and a town council fell out.
Super club faces fan backlash after promoter sacked
01 February 2018A town centre's only super club came under fire from fans after it announced the sacking of a well-known club promoter on Facebook.
Popular coffee shop is reopened
31 January 2018A popular Starbucks branch has reopened to reveal its brand new refurbishment,
Pop-up restaurant causing a stir
30 January 2018Two best friends have created a 100% plant-based menu to celebrate veganism.
Days to buy back village pub
30 January 2018Campaigners are striving to raise a last £160,000 to rescue a former country pub.
Harbour restaurant could open by summer
30 January 2018Work is set to start on a harbour-side restaurant made of recycled shipping containers, which is due to open by the summer.
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