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No decision on pub earmarked for flats

No decision on pub earmarked for flats

09 February 2017

People waiting to find out whether a pub will be turned into a block of flats will have to wait at least another month.

Doubts over Paramount's Chinese investor

Doubts over Paramount's Chinese investor

08 February 2017

A former director of a Chinese investment company has thrown doubt on its plans to invest in a Paramount resort in Kent, saying it was refused a loan.

£15 million investment for theme park

£15 million investment for theme park

07 February 2017

The operator of a troubled seaside attraction has announced how it plans to spend a cash injection.

Busted! When Domino's runs out of potato wedges...

Busted! When Domino's runs out of potato wedges...

07 February 2017

It turns out potato wedges are far cheaper than some would lead you to believe.

New town centre escape rooms to open

New town centre escape rooms to open

06 February 2017

Puzzle lovers will soon get a chance to put their wits to the test after plans to convert an empty office into escape rooms were revealed

Airport's expansion touching down early

Airport's expansion touching down early

01 February 2017

Bosses say the timetable to build a new terminal may be brought forward earlier than planned as a mark of confidence in the airport's expansion.

Landlord digging in for pub battle

Landlord digging in for pub battle

28 January 2017

A pub landlord at the centre of a row over claims he owes money to its owners says he will be digging in to fight for his business.

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

War and Peace to revive its Hop Farm base

27 January 2017

The War and Peace Revival show, which attracts thousands every year, will return to the Hop Farm Family Park this year.

Building problems delay Kent Mining Museum

Building problems delay Kent Mining Museum

27 January 2017

The opening of an £8million visitor centre has been delayed until spring next year, it has been revealed.

Crowds gather for last day for iconic attraction

Crowds gather for last day for iconic attraction

27 January 2017

An iconic Grade II* seaside lift is set to be mothballed after more than 130 years today - after vital funding dried up.

'No plans' for Silverstone takeover

'No plans' for Silverstone takeover

25 January 2017

The owner of Kent’s most prominent race circuit is no longer interested in buying Silverstone, the home of Formula 1’s British Grand Prix.

£5m lottery grant secures long-term Dockyard future

£5m lottery grant secures long-term Dockyard future

19 January 2017

The future of Chatham's Historic Dockyard has been secured thanks to a huge lottery grant.

Skate park build grinds to halt as opening date pushed back

Skate park build grinds to halt as opening date pushed back

18 January 2017

The opening of the world's first indoor skate and urban sports park has been put back because of delays during the building work.

Theatre to be handed to charitable trust

Theatre to be handed to charitable trust

17 January 2017

A council wants to hand control of a Kent theatre to a charitable trust and close a popular museum, it has been revealed.

Anger at ‘absurd’ plan to keep bar open until 4am

Anger at ‘absurd’ plan to keep bar open until 4am

17 January 2017

A popular night spot in a seaside town is appealing to extend its opening hours after branding the town’s night-life “inadequate”.

Burglar caught diving out of window

Burglar caught diving out of window

17 January 2017

A mother was at home with her children when she was woken up in the early hours by her dog barking at an intruder.

Locals pull together to save village pub

Locals pull together to save village pub

16 January 2017

Villagers have joined forces in an attempt to save their local pub.

Dreamland's creditors unlikely to get money back

Dreamland's creditors unlikely to get money back

13 January 2017

Administrators have warned of ongoing financial challenges for the struggling attraction.

Full throttle takeover for circuit owner

Full throttle takeover for circuit owner

13 January 2017

The operator of a Kent racing circuit has bought the rights of a track which is home to the British leg of the World Superbike Championship.

Kent's first cereal cafe to open in a few weeks

Kent's first cereal cafe to open in a few weeks

13 January 2017

New venue will host cereal cafe, boutique cinema, restaurant and hair and nail salon.

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