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Owner of 'dirty' pizza shop fined

Owner of 'dirty' pizza shop fined

10 June 2017

A businessman whose takeaway was shut down after cockroaches were found in his dirty kitchen has been fined for continuing to sell food to the public.

Turkish restaurant wants to expand into shop next door

Turkish restaurant wants to expand into shop next door

08 June 2017

Boss says he can improve customer experience expansion.

Prize-winning entrepreneur pair ‘excited’ by plans for The Barn

Prize-winning entrepreneur pair ‘excited’ by plans for The Barn

06 June 2017

Former business award winners have taken over a popular restaurant and have plans for a new fine dining experience.

New night spot is aimed at over-40s

New night spot is aimed at over-40s

03 June 2017

A new bar will offer those slightly older a nice place to enjoy live music, away from the younger crowd

Thousands flocked to Dreamland for opening weekend

Thousands flocked to Dreamland for opening weekend

02 June 2017

It was a bumper bank holiday for the park as tens of thousands visited the newly re-vamped site.

Studios launch pantomime

Studios launch pantomime

01 June 2017

Oh no they haven't! Oh yes they have! Production company launches pantomime which will be the first of its kind.

Takeaway scores zero in hygiene inspection

Takeaway scores zero in hygiene inspection

30 May 2017

A takeaway premises has been making necessary changes after it needed to make "urgent and major improvements" to meet hygiene standards.

Kebab house fined £50,000

Kebab house fined £50,000

30 May 2017

A kebab shop has been fined a staggering £50,000 for displaying an illuminated sign without permission.

Business duo launch escape rooms

Business duo launch escape rooms

30 May 2017

A business duo are staying tight-lipped about what people can expect after opening Kent's latest visitor attraction.

Return of scenic railway plan to help boost park

Return of scenic railway plan to help boost park

29 May 2017

Ambitious plans have been revealed for a scenic railway to return to a popular recreation spot.

Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

28 May 2017

Southeastern has been blasted for using an unflattering photo taken on a grey day and showing building work to promote a Kent seaside town.

Treading the boards next step for seafront

Treading the boards next step for seafront

27 May 2017

A boardwalk has been proposed as the next step of work for a town's waterfront development as plans are submitted.

Forget loyalty cards... here's the DISloyalty card!

Forget loyalty cards... here's the DISloyalty card!

27 May 2017

A micropub landlord has hit on a novel way to treat his regulars - by telling them to go elsewhere.

Objectors can’t wait to pull plug on generator

Objectors can’t wait to pull plug on generator

26 May 2017

Sparks have been flying over a generator which has been installed in a town for more than four months to supply power to a High Street pub.

Celebrity to launch cafe at sports centre

Celebrity to launch cafe at sports centre

24 May 2017

A sports star will meet fans and fitness fanatics when they visit the outdoor venue for the opening of their new eatery.

Beer cafe named pub of the year

Beer cafe named pub of the year

24 May 2017

A beer cafe is raising a celebratory toast after being named pub of the year by the Campaign for Real Ale.

Party's over for nightclub

Party's over for nightclub

24 May 2017

A former nightclub is now going under the hammer.

Artist Tracey Emin unveils Dreamland sign

Artist Tracey Emin unveils Dreamland sign

24 May 2017

Tracey Emin has unveiled the new Dreamland sign - as the country's oldest surviving theme park was relaunched.

Food festivities with a castle backdrop

Food festivities with a castle backdrop

23 May 2017

An annual food and drink festival with more than 50 stalls of fare from Kent and beyond, will be held with a castle backdrop this weekend.

Developer pledges thousands to air show

Developer pledges thousands to air show

22 May 2017

A property mogul has pledged thousands of pounds to a town's air show, taking organisers close to their £100,000 target.

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