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Waterfront leisure complex to re-open after major revamp
27 October 2022A riverside leisure centre which closed during the pandemic will re-open next week after a major investment by its new owners.
Historic A2 pub to reopen as Costa
27 October 2022A new 24-hour Costa will open on the A2 next year - taking up residence in an 18th century former coaching inn which was also a Little Chef.
Starbucks opens inside supermarket
26 October 2022Coffee lovers can now enjoy a hot drink while doing the weekly shop, after a new Starbucks opened inside a Kent supermarket.
All change on high street as eateries come and go
26 October 2022Excitement is growing over the imminent launch of two new eateries - but locals have expressed sadness at the loss of a long-standing bakery.
Five-star hotel 'attack on nature'
25 October 2022Plans for a surf park and luxury hotel at a country park have divided opinion - with the developments called unnecessary and harmful to wildlife.
Pumpkin-picking site re-opens after water mains burst
24 October 2022A popular pumpkin farm has re-opened after being forced to close due to a flooded entrance.
New wine bar 'first of its kind in UK'
23 October 2022An online store that exclusively sells English wines is set to open its first bar - with bosses vowing to “bring the vineyard to the high street”.
Courtyard garden bid to help historic pub thrive post-Covid
23 October 2022A busy town centre pub has announced plans to expand its beer garden to cater for customers all year round.
Taco Bell takes shape in huge former Argos store
20 October 2022A fast-food giant is set to open its latest restaurant in Kent as it continues to expand across the county.
Opening date revealed for new Pizza Hut
19 October 2022The opening date for a new Pizza Hut has been revealed, less than two years after the town's previous store closed permanently.
'Kent's best restaurant' to open second venue this week
18 October 2022A burger boss has boasted “one bite is all it will take” for his new restaurant to become a town favourite.
Thai restaurant and take-away to open at sports club
18 October 2022A barman is set to open a restaurant offering Asian street food at the club where he has worked for two years.
Empty hangars and departure lounge pigeons - inside Kent's ghost airport
18 October 2022We get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the abandoned Manston Airport, ahead of ambitious plans to reopen it.
Shock as Macknade closes with 'immediate effect'
17 October 2022An upmarket restaurant and shop has closed suddenly blaming Covid and the cost of living crisis for having to scale back operations.
Mexican cocktail and taco bar to open
16 October 2022A new Mexican restaurant is set to become the latest business to make the leap from seaside pop-up to permanent town-centre presence.
Historic high street pub given new name in revamp
16 October 2022A husband and wife who run Airbnbs have given a 15th century pub a makeover - and a new name too.
French wine bar to open in Kent's 'trendiest' neighbourhood
13 October 2022The owners of a popular seafront restaurant are launching a French-inspired wine bar in a neighbourhood crowned among the world's "trendiest".
Pizza shop planned for town
12 October 2022Plans for a new town centre pizza shop chain have been submitted to a council.
MPs to quiz travel industry bosses over summer chaos
12 October 2022Travel industry bosses are to be questioned by MPs over this summer's chaotic scenes at ports and airports.
Former bosses to re-open popular village pub
11 October 2022The former licensees of a pub are hoping to re-open it "as soon as possible" after taking it back over a year after leaving.
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