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Centre kicks stadiums into touch

Centre kicks stadiums into touch

24 April 2015

A venue in Kent beat off competition from Stamford Bridge and Emirates Stadium to lift the trophy at an awards.

Family steps in to save village's only pub

Family steps in to save village's only pub

24 April 2015

A family has returned from living in France in order to save their beloved village pub from being closed.

Organisations sign up for this summer's show

Organisations sign up for this summer's show

23 April 2015

More than 200 stands have already been snapped up at this summer's Kent County Show.

While away hours at Deal Maritime and Local History Museum

While away hours at Deal Maritime and Local History Museum

22 April 2015

A simulated First World War trench is among the exhibits worth a peek at Deal Maritime and Local History Museum this Bank Holiday.

'We have a top chef and our food is lovely'

'We have a top chef and our food is lovely'

21 April 2015

Takeaway owners say they have sorted the problems which environmental health inspectors said needed "major improvement".

Regeneration doubts prompt restaurant move

Regeneration doubts prompt restaurant move

20 April 2015

A Portuguese restaurant is leaving its premises over fears it will be pushed out to make way for a town-centre regeneration scheme.

'Landmark' toilet site to become bar and cafe

'Landmark' toilet site to become bar and cafe

20 April 2015

A bidder who snapped up a former public loo for £200k has revealed her grand plans for the unusual site.

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

16 April 2015

Cross-channel rail operator Eurostar says its revenues dropped by £12m in the first quarter of 2015 in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Fears over plans to reopen The Old Post Office pub

Fears over plans to reopen The Old Post Office pub

16 April 2015

Public health officials have raised concerns over JD Wetherspoon’s plans to reopen The Old Post Office pub in Chatham.

Are you the perfick Larkin?

Are you the perfick Larkin?

16 April 2015

The owner of the farm where hit ITV show The Darling Buds of May was filmed is looking for someone to be a Ma or Pop Larkin.

Scale models of resort to go on show

Scale models of resort to go on show

14 April 2015

The emerging masterplan for the Paramount entertainment resort will be unveiled at a final round of exhibitions before it is sent to government.

F1 legend buys karting circuit

F1 legend buys karting circuit

14 April 2015

A racing icon has snapped up Buckmore Park racetrack where F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button learned their trade.

Three-day festival gets go-ahead

Three-day festival gets go-ahead

13 April 2015

An outdoor festival in Sevenoaks has been given the go-ahead, despite the concerns of local residents.

Jasper raises pint to local business

Jasper raises pint to local business

13 April 2015

Parliamentary candidate Jasper Gerard has raised a glass to the success of the Maidstone-based Musket Brewery.

Restaurant serves up new team

Restaurant serves up new team

10 April 2015

A popular dining spot and hotel is under new management with Michelin star-experience.

Firms face being moved out

Firms face being moved out

09 April 2015

Dozens of companies have been told by developers of the future Paramount resort they could be kicked off their premises.

Hotel to become haunt for swingers and ravers

Hotel to become haunt for swingers and ravers

07 April 2015

A hotel owner has announced plans to turn it into a haunt for ravers on raunchy weekend breaks - complete with Fifty Shades dungeon!

Cafe opens in time for Easter

Cafe opens in time for Easter

06 April 2015

After months of painstaking restoration behind closed doors, a new cafe in West Malling has opened.

Pub may go to housing

Pub may go to housing

06 April 2015

A village could be about to lose its oldest pub.

Veggie cafe becomes 100% vegan

Veggie cafe becomes 100% vegan

03 April 2015

A vegetarian cafe has become Maidstone’s first, fully vegan eatery.

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