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New owner for Four in a Bed guest house

New owner for Four in a Bed guest house

09 August 2017

A London city worker has started a new life running a B&B in the Kent countryside which appeared on Channel 4 show Four in a Bed.

Outrage at McDonald's bid to open 24 hours

Outrage at McDonald's bid to open 24 hours

07 August 2017

Locals who say burgers have been pushed through letterboxes and cars splattered with ketchup are opposing a bid by McDonald's to open round the clock.

Sports club’s future still bleak after four years

Sports club’s future still bleak after four years

06 August 2017

A leisure centre has fallen into a terrible state since it closed and will take years more before it is suitable for use.

No name yet for restaurant and cinema complex

No name yet for restaurant and cinema complex

04 August 2017

Developers have not yet revealed the name of a major part of a town centre regeneration project.

Former bank could become Domino's Pizza

Former bank could become Domino's Pizza

03 August 2017

Domino’s Pizza has applied to convert a town's former NatWest bank into a takeaway.

Name change for Fleet ground

Name change for Fleet ground

02 August 2017

Ebbsfleet are working on a deal to sell the naming rights to Stonebridge Road.

New bar and restaurant opens

New bar and restaurant opens

01 August 2017

Shepherd Neame has opened a bar and restaurant with an outside terrace, overlooking a marina.

Is this Britain's best cafe?

Is this Britain's best cafe?

01 August 2017

Kent eateries are in the running to be named Britain’s Best Cafe.

Micropub to re-open

Micropub to re-open

31 July 2017

A popular micropub has announced it will re-open after it was forced to close when its licence was revoked.

Villagers’ worry over resort plan

Villagers’ worry over resort plan

28 July 2017

A series of unexpected notices have prompted villagers to send angry letters to the developers of a theme park in Kent.

Theme park opening date pushed back again

Theme park opening date pushed back again

27 July 2017

The company behind plans to build a giant theme park in Kent has pushed back its expected opening date for a fourth time to 2023.

Dozens denied access to debate on new theatre

Dozens denied access to debate on new theatre

27 July 2017

As many as 50 protestors were unable to get into a council meeting about a controversial new theatre because the chamber was full.

Mass of new ferry staff for summer rush

Mass of new ferry staff for summer rush

27 July 2017

A Kent ferry firm has hired more than 140 seasonal workers for the peak travel period.

'No question' changes will put up costs

'No question' changes will put up costs

27 July 2017

A radical overhaul of workers’ rights in the burgeoning gig economy could leave small businesses in Kent facing additional costs, it has been claimed.

Bowling alley receives major refurb

Bowling alley receives major refurb

26 July 2017

A bowling alley in Ashford has undergone a major £300,000 refurbishment.

Rat-infested Shepherd Neame hotel fined £160,000

Rat-infested Shepherd Neame hotel fined £160,000

25 July 2017

A prestigious venue run by Britain's oldest brewer has been found guilty of failing to meet basic food hygiene standards.

Pub closed for £425k refurb

Pub closed for £425k refurb

25 July 2017

A Kent pub is being fitted with a £425,000 refurbishment - and is set to create 30 new jobs.

New pub owners revealed

New pub owners revealed

24 July 2017

The new owners of a popular pub and music venue previously known as The Hole in the Roof have been revealed.

Pub's £500,000 extension illegal

Pub's £500,000 extension illegal

22 July 2017

Councillors have refused an application to increase a bar's capacity after hearing a previous extension had been done without planning permission.

Pub relaunched as haven for real ale lovers

Pub relaunched as haven for real ale lovers

21 July 2017

New landlord has big plans to transform town centre pub.

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