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New buyers of pub remains a mystery
20 July 2017A 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
18 July 2017The company working on a new main stand has ceased trading.
Starbucks opens at retail park
18 July 2017Coffee giant Starbucks opens drive-thru store at retail park.
Plans unveiled for former cinema site
17 July 2017Plans have been submitted to redevelop the site of a former cinema which was demolished three years ago.
McDonald's rumours 'are untrue'
17 July 2017McDonald'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
17 July 2017Bosses 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?
13 July 2017People 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
11 July 2017Massive 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
11 July 2017Kent holiday firm reveals the wall-to-wall luxury guests will enjoy on the Spirit of Discovery
Holiday firm Cosmos takes new direction
11 July 2017Family-owned travel company offering a new range of worldwide holiday tours and adventures
Villagers save pub from closure
10 July 2017Residents 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
07 July 2017The 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
06 July 2017Two adjoining pubs overlooking a harbour remain unsold, after being on the market for five years.
New hope for some Dreamland creditors - but not all
05 July 2017A 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
04 July 2017Plans for a new adventure park are to be discussed by councillors this week.
Paramount’s global theme park plans in doubt
04 July 2017The 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
03 July 2017The 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
30 June 2017Villagers who joined forces in an effort to buy their local pub have finally completed its purchase.
Arts festival celebrates £1 million boost
30 June 2017An 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
29 June 2017A popular pub and restaurant has reopened following a major three-week revamp.