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Take a look inside new distillery
07 October 2016A family-run gin and vodka factory opens its doors to the public for the first time this weekend.
From loos to brews at micropub
06 October 2016An old public toilet will be transformed into a micropub after plans were approved.
This will be one of the biggest McDonald's in Kent
05 October 2016Fast food giant McDonald's has revealed the full plans for a new restaurant which will be one of the largest in Kent.
'Brave decision to rebuild theatre as recession bit'
04 October 2016More than 18m people have watched shows at a theatre that is celebrating its fifth birthday and has pumped £150m into the local economy.
Oktoberfest in Kent
02 October 2016Building on its German heritage, an eaterie in Kent will be helping folk mark Oktoberfest.
Brewer rolls out new branding
28 September 2016Beer maker Shepherd Neame has begun displaying its new branding, with its new logo painted above the entrance to its historic brewery.
Pub reopen after refurb
27 September 2016A village pub is serving again after an £80,000 revamp funded by its licencee and brewer.
Awards success for booking firm
27 September 2016A company which books airport hotels and parking picked up two prizes at a trade ceremony.
Could town be about to get first micropub?
22 September 2016A businessman who employs 700 people is setting his sights on something smaller and hoping to open a micropub in his home town.
Pub sells for £100k over guide price
22 September 2016A pub which closed earlier this year has sold at auction for more than £100,000 over its guide price.
New leisure centre given green light
22 September 2016District councillors have approved plans for a £26.4m leisure centre.
Saga shrugs off Brexit concerns
21 September 2016The over-50s holiday and insurance giant said 99% of its customers were unfazed by the EU referendum result as it increased pre-tax profits.
Brewer hails 'record' results
21 September 2016Beer and pub company Shepherd Neame is raising a glass after increasing profits and revenues following a series of investments in its sites.
B&B blings it up with £60k crystal bath
20 September 2016A boutique bed and breakfast has amped up the bling by installing a £60,000 Swarovski crystal-encrusted bath tub to one of its luxury suites.
Italian chef set to open Turkish restaurant
19 September 2016Chef Enzo Oliveri has cooked for Princess Diana, Al Pacino, Charlie Sheen and Madonna – now he's set to open a Turkish restaurant in the county.
Auditors urge council to be cautious over Dreamland
19 September 2016Thanet council's leader has downplayed an auditor's report on Dreamland which questions the long-term viability of the amusement park.
Restaurant for sale
16 September 2016An oak-beamed Tudor-style restaurant has come on the market for £595,000.
New IMAX cinema gets the go-ahead
15 September 2016Plans for two new restaurants and a giant screen at a Cineworld have been approved by councillors.
Tourist industry to enjoy Indian summer
13 September 2016Visits to Kent attractions are up a fifth compared to last year, with tourism bosses predicting a boost as the warm weather continues into September.
Burger King's home delivery service extended
13 September 2016Fast-food lovers in two Kent towns will be able to order their takeaways at the click of a button and have it delivered right to their front door.
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