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Can you escape The Panic Room?

Can you escape The Panic Room?

20 January 2016

Fancy yourself as the next Sherlock Holmes or Poirot? Well here’s your chance to prove it.

New venture for former playground owner

New venture for former playground owner

19 January 2016

A mum-of-three, who said cooking is all she knows, has opened a new cafe in her hometown.

Zoo plans hang in the balance

Zoo plans hang in the balance

18 January 2016

A couple who hope to turn their pub into a zoo are asking for support from the public.

Former nightclub demolition to begin

Former nightclub demolition to begin

18 January 2016

A 1920s pavilion and former nightclub is set for demolition after a bid to list it failed.

‘I won’t be going on the rides!’

‘I won’t be going on the rides!’

18 January 2016

Ex-transport minister Steven Norris is laying the groundwork for a future Paramount resort in Kent but will not be a customer if it gets approval.

Cockroach-infested store shut

Cockroach-infested store shut

17 January 2016

Health inspectors served an emergency prohibition notice on a cash and carry - after an active cockroach infestation was found.

Kearsney Abbey cafe extension and revamp

Kearsney Abbey cafe extension and revamp

17 January 2016

A historic manor, which serves customers who visit Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, could be extended if planning officers give it the nod.

Celebrities join village pub campaign

Celebrities join village pub campaign

15 January 2016

Celebrities Paul Hollywood and actor Neil Stuke have joined a campaign to save a historic pub from redevelopment.

Food and views in couple’s new pub

Food and views in couple’s new pub

13 January 2016

The landlords of a beachfront pub are moving in to another boozer by the seaside after it was taken over by a Kent brewer.

New owners begin refit at reservoir

New owners begin refit at reservoir

12 January 2016

Refurbishment has begun at Bewl Water Country Park days after its new owners finalised its takeover from West Ham United's co-chairman.

Finalists revealed in the 2016 Taste of Kent Awards

Finalists revealed in the 2016 Taste of Kent Awards

11 January 2016

You’ve wined and dined, supped and sampled – now it’s time to whittle down the finalists to find the county's food champions.

Jurassic park coming to Kent

Jurassic park coming to Kent

09 January 2016

The largest collection of life size dinosaurs in Europe will take up residence at a Kent zoo this year.

Is my pub all white? Landlord awaits verdict on pink paint

Is my pub all white? Landlord awaits verdict on pink paint

08 January 2016

The row over Tenterden’s pink pub rumbles on – nearly two years after the Woolpack was painted a delicate hue

New pub and restaurant to create 40 jobs

New pub and restaurant to create 40 jobs

05 January 2016

A new drinking hole and eatery owned by a brewery is expected to serve 3,000 people a week when it opens – and create dozens of jobs.

Pier set to be transformed

Pier set to be transformed

30 December 2015

Hundreds of jobs are set to be created as major work gets under way to transform a pier and create a new marina.

Dreamland visitor numbers revealed

Dreamland visitor numbers revealed

24 December 2015

Thousands have visited Dreamland since the attraction reopened in June, figures just released reveal.

Creditors agree Dreamland rescue deal

Creditors agree Dreamland rescue deal

23 December 2015

Dreamland's creditors have overwhelmingly agreed to back a rescue package that will help pay off millions of pounds of debts.

The very best in Asian cuisine

The very best in Asian cuisine

23 December 2015

A Dartford Indian restaurant has won a national award. Green Spice, in Green Street Green Road, won best restaurant title in the London suburbs.

Party under the stars as club plans rooftop bar

Party under the stars as club plans rooftop bar

22 December 2015

Kent's first large-scale rooftop bar could open next year if plans by one of the county's largest nightclubs get the go ahead.

Regent developers 'break promises' it's claimed

Regent developers 'break promises' it's claimed

21 December 2015

The developers of The Regent building in Deal have failed to keep their promise to the community, it has been claimed on social media.

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