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New buyers of pub remains a mystery

New buyers of pub remains a mystery

20 July 2017

A question mark still hangs over who the new buyers of a Kent pub and music venue are after Slug & Lettuce and Yates’ confirm it is not them.

Setback for Fleet's stadium plan

Setback for Fleet's stadium plan

18 July 2017

The company working on a new main stand has ceased trading.

Starbucks opens at retail park

Starbucks opens at retail park

18 July 2017

Coffee giant Starbucks opens drive-thru store at retail park.

Plans unveiled for former cinema site

Plans unveiled for former cinema site

17 July 2017

Plans have been submitted to redevelop the site of a former cinema which was demolished three years ago.

McDonald's rumours 'are untrue'

McDonald's rumours 'are untrue'

17 July 2017

McDonald's is not to take over the Hole in the Roof pub, the burger restaurant chain has revealed.

Deal close for £15m car park makeover

Deal close for £15m car park makeover

17 July 2017

Bosses behind a multi-million pound town centre regeneration say they are close to agreeing a deal to build a four-storey hotel on a car park.

Can't decide where to go on holiday?

Can't decide where to go on holiday?

13 July 2017

People are increasingly turning to their favourite television shows for inspiration on where to take a break - with places in Kent topping the list.

Kent County Show attracts 80,000

Kent County Show attracts 80,000

11 July 2017

Massive crowds flocked to this year's Kent County Show, despite a serious accident which closed part of the M20 on the opening day.

On board Saga's new boutique cruise ship

On board Saga's new boutique cruise ship

11 July 2017

Kent holiday firm reveals the wall-to-wall luxury guests will enjoy on the Spirit of Discovery

Holiday firm Cosmos takes new direction

Holiday firm Cosmos takes new direction

11 July 2017

Family-owned travel company offering a new range of worldwide holiday tours and adventures

Villagers save pub from closure

Villagers save pub from closure

10 July 2017

Residents have something to drink about after clubbing together and raising more than £180,000 to buy their local watering hole.

 Cheers! Here’s to pub of the year

Cheers! Here’s to pub of the year

07 July 2017

The Past and Present micropub picked up two awards after being voted Medway CAMRA's pub of the year and cider pub of the year

Seafront pubs still unsold after five years on market

Seafront pubs still unsold after five years on market

06 July 2017

Two adjoining pubs overlooking a harbour remain unsold, after being on the market for five years.

New hope for some Dreamland creditors - but not all

New hope for some Dreamland creditors - but not all

05 July 2017

A multi-million pound investment in one of Kent's biggest attractions could help ensure some creditors get their money back.

Adventure park set for green light

Adventure park set for green light

04 July 2017

Plans for a new adventure park are to be discussed by councillors this week.

Paramount’s global theme park plans in doubt

Paramount’s global theme park plans in doubt

04 July 2017

The shock split between Paramount Pictures and the developers of a theme park in Kent had been on the cards for several months.

Theatre boss to retire

Theatre boss to retire

03 July 2017

The director of Kent’s largest theatre, who oversaw its £25.6 million redevelopment, is retiring after 23 years in the role.

Community finally seals purchase of pub

Community finally seals purchase of pub

30 June 2017

Villagers who joined forces in an effort to buy their local pub have finally completed its purchase.

Arts festival celebrates £1 million boost

Arts festival celebrates £1 million boost

30 June 2017

An two-yearly festival that has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the country's top arts events has won £1 million backing.

Pub refurb offers new dining experience

Pub refurb offers new dining experience

29 June 2017

A popular pub and restaurant has reopened following a major three-week revamp.

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