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Britain's first micro-cider house to close
22 September 2022Punters have expressed their sadness as bosses of a unique boozer have announced they will call last orders for the final time this weekend.
'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'
22 September 2022A business expert has warned Kent firms are particularly vulnerable to the impact of uncertainties "far greater than those created by the pandemic".
Kent's first Wendy's to open next week
21 September 2022An opening date for Kent's first Wendy's restaurant has been revealed.
'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'
21 September 2022Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.
'A meal out for two could cost an extra £30'
21 September 2022Worried Indian restaurant owners fear they could close or have to raise their prices by 25% as costs continue to rise.
Shock as 200-year-old village pub suddenly boarded up
21 September 2022A historic pub which previously hit headlines for serving fried squirrel and ants has suddenly closed, leaving villagers shocked.
Seafront buildings snapped up for huge hotel expansion
20 September 2022A seafront hotel has unveiled plans for a multi-million pound expansion into neighbouring buildings.
'We'll never take card payments as long as I'm here'
20 September 2022A pub manager is among those who say they are resisting the move to a cashless society by still only accepting coins and notes for payment.
Double-decker escape room set to open at zoo
17 September 2022Escape room entrepreneurs have announced the opening date for their new experience on a double-decker bus.
Wetherspoons in Kent to close for Queen’s funeral
15 September 2022Pubs across the county are set to alter their hours on Monday, with most telling KentOnline they will be staying shut during the Queen's funeral.
Two new fast food chains open at retail park
15 September 2022Two new food outlets have now opened at a retail and leisure complex.
Jobless figures in Kent start to rise
14 September 2022Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.
Leading food brand celebrates 175 years of success
11 September 2022The family farm, which opened in 1847, is marking the occasion with free tastings, masterclasses, food stalls, live music and more.
First look inside new luxury Kent hotel as restaurant opens
08 September 2022The restaurant, gardens and bar lounge at a Grade II-listed manor are officially open after years of renovations.
Cineworld files for bankruptcy protection
08 September 2022A struggling theatre chain, which has four cinemas in Kent, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after fighting to survive post-lockdown.
Historic stable block to be converted to holiday lets
07 September 2022The owners of a listed Victorian mansion are hoping to open holiday lets as part of a major revamp.
'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'
07 September 2022A pub which previously had a "bad reputation" has been given a major makeover - as the owners battle to attract families back to the business.
Now strike action threatens beer shortage
06 September 2022Workers for a major beer distribution company have voted for strike action - which could see pubs and bars struggle in the run up to Christmas.
'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'
06 September 2022Three Kent firms say their energy bills are set to soar by tens of thousands of pounds - and warn the impact will be worse than lockdown.
Residents ‘confused and upset’ as village pub plans thrown out
05 September 2022Pub owners are being supported by punters and their MP after plans to rejuvenate a village's only inn were torpedoed.
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