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Pizza chain's new base

Pizza chain's new base

25 October 2015

A 60-seat Domino's restaurant and takeaway could be created under plans submitted to councillors.

New pub proposed for busy city road

New pub proposed for busy city road

25 October 2015

There are plans for a two-storey Marston's pub and restaurant just outside of the city, offering 50 new jobs.

Kent firms: Don't turn the clocks back!

Kent firms: Don't turn the clocks back!

23 October 2015

Business groups in the county say they want an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon to boost tourism and trade.

Timescale for new leisure centre revealed

Timescale for new leisure centre revealed

23 October 2015

A town could have a new leisure centre by 2018 if funding is obtained in the first quarter of next year, it is understood.

Winemaker seeks beer money

Winemaker seeks beer money

22 October 2015

Investors are being offered shares in a winemaker's beer and cider business as it tries to raise £1 million to build a town-centre brewery.

New hotel meeting delayed

New hotel meeting delayed

21 October 2015

Plans for a new 56-room hotel to be built in the grounds of a historic Kent building were due to go before a planning committee tonight.

 Gregg can’t wait to meet MasterChefs of the future

Gregg can’t wait to meet MasterChefs of the future

20 October 2015

TV judge thinks new catering college has a bright future.

Chinese investor pledges £100m for London Paramount

Chinese investor pledges £100m for London Paramount

20 October 2015

Chinese investor SinoFortone has pledged a multi-million pounds investment into Kent's proposed entertainment resort.

Move to spread out summer events to avoid clashes

Move to spread out summer events to avoid clashes

20 October 2015

The city council is to help event organisers avoid clashes for Whitstable's summer season next year.

Coffee chain eyes historic pub

Coffee chain eyes historic pub

16 October 2015

A building which has been a pub since the 1300s looks set to become a branch of Costa Coffee.

Last village pub closes doors

Last village pub closes doors

15 October 2015

A popular landlady has pulled her last pint in a village pub, as the doors close, possibly for good.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway rides again

Dreamland's Scenic Railway rides again

15 October 2015

The story of Dreamland's iconic rollercoaster has had its ups and downs, but it's now set to carry its first passengers in 10 years.

Historic pub taken on by Michelin-listed chef

Historic pub taken on by Michelin-listed chef

14 October 2015

A 16th century pub is to reopen as a 50-cover eaterie run by the man behind Kent Restaurant of the Year 2015.

Are pubs the answer to a weekend in the Towns?

Are pubs the answer to a weekend in the Towns?

13 October 2015

More pubs in Medway are starting to offer rooms to suit tourists and people deciding to make a night or a trip to the Towns.

Pub fined thousands for illegal broadcasting

Pub fined thousands for illegal broadcasting

13 October 2015

A pub supervisor has been fined more than £4,000 after illegally airing a Sky television football match without paying for a subscription.

Couple living the dream as they open village cafe

Couple living the dream as they open village cafe

10 October 2015

A former police intelligence officer has changed career path and opened her own coffee shop in Kent.

Animals sent for slaughter as family attraction closes

Animals sent for slaughter as family attraction closes

07 October 2015

A farm which has welcomed thousands of children over the past 20 years is to shut, with some of its animals being sent for slaughter.

Turner appoints new chairman

Turner appoints new chairman

07 October 2015

Stephen Sunnucks will take over the role in December.

Chippy batters competition

Chippy batters competition

06 October 2015

A fish and chip shop has been announced as the best in London and the south east - after last month being crowned best in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

Kent Life attraction's future secure

Kent Life attraction's future secure

06 October 2015

A new company has been appointed to run Kent Life after the current operator announced it will be pulling out of the site.

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