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Dreamland - everything you need to know

Dreamland - everything you need to know

19 June 2015

The waiting is finally over today as Dreamland opens its doors for the first time in a decade. Here is everything you need to know.

Turning dreams into reality

Turning dreams into reality

19 June 2015

Dreamland's recent past has been a white knuckle ride that almost saw the amusement park consigned to history.

Kent is Europe's top family holiday destination

Kent is Europe's top family holiday destination

17 June 2015

A leading travel guide has named Kent as Europe's top family holiday destination - but what makes the county so special?

Leisure centre tumbles into administration

Leisure centre tumbles into administration

15 June 2015

A sports club has been put up for sale after a lack of membership put it in financial difficulties.

Fears for leisure centre future

Fears for leisure centre future

11 June 2015

The Baypoint Club in Sandwich could be going into administration.

Fleet striker's injury torment

Fleet striker's injury torment

11 June 2015

Charlie Sheringham has spoken out about the mystery injury which ruined his season and baffled medics for months.

War and Peace Revival excitement grows

War and Peace Revival excitement grows

04 June 2015

The UK's largest gathering of vintage and military vehicles returns to Folkestone Racecourse in July.

Chinese Elvis has left the building

Chinese Elvis has left the building

03 June 2015

A restaurant and bar dedicated to the King of Rock and Roll has closed just over a year after its sell-out opening night.

Kent County Show promises some high-flying highlights

Kent County Show promises some high-flying highlights

02 June 2015

There will be 150 different activities, workshops and displays at next month's Kent County Show, including the world-famous Red Arrows display team.

Cheers! Mill celebrates Camra top pub award

Cheers! Mill celebrates Camra top pub award

28 May 2015

A Sittingbourne micropub has been given the title of the best in the borough.

Sea fort hotel plans unveiled

Sea fort hotel plans unveiled

27 May 2015

Plans to convert the Red Sands sea forts into a new luxury hotel complex and museum have been unveiled

Over 40 local businesses at food festival

Over 40 local businesses at food festival

26 May 2015

Biddenden Vineyard will play host to a fine and food and drink festival, which showcases products from over 40 small businesses across the county.

Judgement day looms for village boozer

Judgement day looms for village boozer

26 May 2015

The long debated planning application for an historic pub at the centre of Bearsted will face the parish council this week.

Hotel doors open

Hotel doors open

25 May 2015

After months of building work a new 80-bedroom hotel has opened its doors.

Paramount cost to reach £3.2bn

Paramount cost to reach £3.2bn

22 May 2015

Consultancy fees have upped the cost of the planned entertainment resort as developers explore traffic measures and invest in public relations.

The future of tourism

The future of tourism

21 May 2015

Kent will welcome the great and good of the UK tourist industry next month for a national conference on the next steps for the sector.

Pub boss rejects calls over 'offensive' name

Pub boss rejects calls over 'offensive' name

20 May 2015

A landlord has ruled out changing the name of his pub The Fighting Cocks after animal rights group Peta complained it was offensive to chickens.

Father Christmas World plans scrapped

Father Christmas World plans scrapped

20 May 2015

Plans for a re-vamped Father Christmas World have been scrapped despite venue bosses saying an application for the venue was due to be submitted.

Historic pub to become new homes

Historic pub to become new homes

19 May 2015

A former pub in Kent could become new homes after dozens of noise complaints - despite strong public opposition.

Pub awarded for hygiene standards

Pub awarded for hygiene standards

18 May 2015

A Kent pub has been given the highest rating that can be awarded for hygiene following a recent inspection.

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