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Restaurant to open in historic quay after five-year fight
16 March 2017Controversial plans for a restaurant, gallery and museum in a historic creekside building have been given the go-ahead after a five-year battle.
Tranquil setting of barn site tempts new owners
16 March 2017A 6.24 acre site with a popular family venue on it has been snapped up for a six figure sum by a couple, two entrepreneurs, from Essex.
New club set to open in town
14 March 2017A twin-room night club will open its doors at the end of the month.
Historic pub for sale
11 March 2017An old watering hole, which has been closed since earlier this year, is now on the market.
Remarkable life of motorsport legend John Surtees
10 March 2017Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees died peacefully in hospital at the age of 83.
Tourist trade review 'dismissed'
10 March 2017Councillors were furious after a tourism review was kicked into touch by a local authority.
Stunning vision for Victorian Malthouse revealed
09 March 2017A £28 million scheme to create a new theatre and international college on a garage site has been approved by the city council
Pubs cheer but Chancellor missed 'fundamental issue'
08 March 2017Pubs were the big winners from the Spring Budget but many firms said the Chancellor ducked the chance to carry out business rate reforms.
Anger as 'disgraceful' play centre shuts without warning
08 March 2017Furious parents fear birthday party deposits have been lost forever after a play centre closed amid claims it has not paid its rent for three months.
New bid to re-open historic lift
07 March 2017Voluntary directors are being sought in a bid to re-open a troubled and historic lift which closed in January due to a lack of funding.
Oyster Festival abandons harbour
07 March 2017Organisers of a world famous Kent festival have revealed they will move the event as part of a major shake-up.
Paramount application in 'by end of the year'
06 March 2017The Government will decide whether a Paramount entertainment resort in Kent will be given the go-ahead by the summer of 2019, according to developers.
New restaurant will bring taste of the States
06 March 2017Serving ribs, steaks, chicken, pizzas, burgers and hot dogs, a new American-style restaurant is coming to Medway, and creating 25 jobs.
Financial loss for Kent Cricket
02 March 2017After six consecutive years of improvement in their core financial results, Kent have posted a loss, though the club claims it remains in good shape.
Theme park to create 195 jobs
01 March 2017Dreamland will hold a recruitment fair to hunt for seasonal staff to work this summer.
Popular nightclub set to reopen
01 March 2017A well-known Maidstone nightclub is set to reopen after a licensing application was lodged.
New owner at hotel
01 March 2017A Holiday Inn Express has been taken over by a national hotel operator after being advertised with another site for £11.5 million.
Closed pub’s future in doubt
28 February 2017The future looks bleak for a pub which closed a month ago.
Dreamland set to unveil a 'cultural' makeover
27 February 2017Restored rides, landscaped gardens and live events will all be unveiled as part of the makeover for Dreamland, it has been announced.
Big additions at shopping centre
27 February 2017Four extra cinema screens, three restaurants, and two new leisure attractions will open at Kent's biggest shopping centre.
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