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Reservoir reopens after takeover

Reservoir reopens after takeover

24 March 2016

Hundreds of anglers took to boats and cast their rods from the banks of a country park lake as it reopened.

Vintage theme park calls a halt to auction

Vintage theme park calls a halt to auction

21 March 2016

Bosses at Dreamland have postponed its £500,000 sale of items from the site including a log flume at the bargain price of £25,000.

Seafront development 'will start this year'

Seafront development 'will start this year'

18 March 2016

Work will finally start on a huge seafront regeneration project later this year.

Regent saga draws on as developers await next stage

Regent saga draws on as developers await next stage

17 March 2016

Frustrations will be aired at a meeting about a derelict seafront premises, which is to become a cinema.

Drive-in cinema to open at Hop Farm

Drive-in cinema to open at Hop Farm

16 March 2016

A drive-in cinema showing cult classics as well as new releases will open at The Hop Farm after securing a two-year deal.

Melody mark on historic pub

Melody mark on historic pub

16 March 2016

The new owner of a town’s oldest pub is appealing for community-backing after saving it from being demolished.

Paramount battles mounting

Paramount battles mounting

15 March 2016

Tourism chiefs and business owners are asking if a Paramount resort will be built on time and keep its economic promises.

Gills post profit

Gills post profit

14 March 2016

Gillingham FC made a pre-tax profit of £188,438 during last season.

Castle cable car could become reality

Castle cable car could become reality

14 March 2016

Work is progressing on plans for a cable car to one of Kent's most famous landmarks.

Cameron: Why I want more visitors to discover Kent

Cameron: Why I want more visitors to discover Kent

11 March 2016

A campaign to draw tourists towards Kent has received backing from the Prime Minister.

Famous faces sweat it out

Famous faces sweat it out

10 March 2016

A host of famous faces helped launch a new look gym.

Buffet boss guilty of fiddling VAT

Buffet boss guilty of fiddling VAT

09 March 2016

A manager at a popular restaurant has been spared jail after admitting fiddling a VAT repayment.

Woman pleads guilty to stealing £15k from football club

Woman pleads guilty to stealing £15k from football club

09 March 2016

A woman accused of stealing a five-figure sum from a football club has pleaded guilty.

New cash for coastal revamps

New cash for coastal revamps

09 March 2016

A new visitor centre on an old colliery and a riverside town's market are to receive £225,000 of government cash.

Tax tactics for cottage company

Tax tactics for cottage company

07 March 2016

The new boss at a self-catering holiday cottage company aims to entice people to lease their homes with tax relief schemes.

If this McDonald's gets built, it'll be one of Kent's biggest

If this McDonald's gets built, it'll be one of Kent's biggest

04 March 2016

McDonald's is seeking planning permission to build its seventh and largest outlet in Medway, creating 65 jobs.

Dreamland Trust chairman announces resignation

Dreamland Trust chairman announces resignation

04 March 2016

The Dreamland Trust is looking for a new chairman as its co-founder steps down after nearly 10 years at the helm.

Taste of Kent Award winners celebrate

Taste of Kent Award winners celebrate

04 March 2016

From restaurants to pubs and farmers' markets to fruit growers, Kent has chosen its favourite food and drink champions for 2016.

Beer cafe aiming to tap into gap in the market

Beer cafe aiming to tap into gap in the market

04 March 2016

A new beer cafe is coming to Deal at the end of this month, replacing a popular bar and restaurant that shut down in January.

Dinosaur park opening date revealed

Dinosaur park opening date revealed

03 March 2016

There really was a full size dinosaur on the loose around Kent today. Did you see it and wonder why?

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