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'The end of an era'
04 January 2018A pub is looking for new tenants after the current ones decided not to renew.
Kent's lost locals
04 January 2018As more than 20 pubs each week close in the UK, we look back at some of Kent's closed boozers. How many do you remember?
Nightclub to move into former solicitors’ office
03 January 2018A former solicitors’ office is to become the new home of a town centre nightspot.
Ambitious plan to transform harbour
03 January 2018Residents are joining forces in the hope of creating a protected sandy beach and a pontoon for passenger boats.
Restaurant chain wins bid to open first Kent branch
03 January 2018A restaurant chain with 37 branches across the UK is set to open its first in the county - but not everyone is happy.
Pub saved from closure scoops national prize
28 December 2017A plucky band of villagers who saved their local pub from closure have been recognised for their efforts with a national award.
Pub in the Park festival to come to Kent
27 December 2017A food and drink festival that sold out in just 24 hours when it was held last year, is set to come to the county next summer.
Hotel complex design ‘best since Marlowe’
23 December 2017Radical plans for an eye-catching 100-bed hotel have been revealed within a £25 million complex.
Up your game and get fit by taking up golf
22 December 2017Looking to get fit, take up a new sport and make friends? Then try your hand at golf at welcoming Littlestone Golf Club. Sponsored editorial.
Pizza bar plans revealed for nightspot
21 December 2017A former nightspot is to be turned into a bar and sourdough pizza restaurant run by a London businessman.
Christmas ice rink scrapped by 'heartbroken' boss
21 December 2017An events firm has confirmed its plans for a festive ice rink are dead in the water.
Kitchener mansion sold for '£6m'
20 December 2017A Grade I listed mansion and golf club formerly owned by Lord Kitchener has been sold after being marketed for £6 million.
The astronomical price of seeing Star Wars
19 December 2017The cosmic difference in the cost of a ticket to see the latest installment of Star Wars at Kent cinemas over the festive period has been revealed.
Rowdy behaviour sparks pub's New Years Eve closure
19 December 2017An historic high street pub says it will close on New Year’s Eve following “rowdy behaviour” at previous events.
Cinema announces opening date
14 December 2017The opening date of a new Cineworld six screen cinema has been announced.
Resort spending tops £45m amid more delays
14 December 2017Theme park developers spent more than £10m last year on plans for a £3.2bn tourist attraction in Kent as delays continue to hit the project.
Disagreement leads to end of pier cafe lease
13 December 2017The owner of a pier cafe says a disagreement over opening hours is the reason he is leaving the prime site at the beginning of January.
Coffee chain to open new store
13 December 2017A popular coffee chain has announced it is opening another store in Kent next year.
Juice bar to close
13 December 2017A smoothies and juice bar business is closing a store in Kent as it tries to restructure its debts.
Burger chain returns to town
12 December 2017Burger lovers will not have long to wait for Wimpy to re-open in Sittingbourne with the restaurant due to open its doors in the High Street next week.
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The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast
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'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'
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Hundreds in the dark after power cuts
