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Jobseekers join queue for Dreamland job

Jobseekers join queue for Dreamland job

02 April 2015

Hundreds of jobseekers have been queuing round the block as the search begins for Dreamland staff.

Historical split is purely strategic

Historical split is purely strategic

01 April 2015

Bosses insist English Heritage's split with the government today is not an example of ministers “washing their hands” of funding historical sites.

TruGym manager apologises for further delays

TruGym manager apologises for further delays

29 March 2015

The manager of a gym due to open earlier this month has apologised to members as it is not yet ready due to complications with the construction.

New country park ‘would boost tourism and firms’

New country park ‘would boost tourism and firms’

29 March 2015

A presentation on the Betteshanger Sustainable Park project was given to Deal Town Council in a bid to gain its support

Pub to reopen after major refit

Pub to reopen after major refit

27 March 2015

A village pub will reopen after a complete refit inside and out next month.

Dreamland launch date announced

Dreamland launch date announced

27 March 2015

It's been revealed - the date when Dreamland finally reopens as a major tourist attraction.

Lounge on the Farm festival shelved for year

Lounge on the Farm festival shelved for year

26 March 2015

There will be no Lounge on the Farm festival this year - for the first time in nine years - we can exclusively reveal.

Man with Paramount "vision" leaves

Man with Paramount "vision" leaves

24 March 2015

The businessman who first put forward the idea for a Paramount-themed entertainment resort in Kent has left the project.

Flood-hit pub to reopen

Flood-hit pub to reopen

23 March 2015

A popular pub badly hit by floods more than a year ago could reopen in May.

The rogues gallery of food hygiene

The rogues gallery of food hygiene

23 March 2015

We reveal the 10 worst restaurants, takeaways and pubs identified by inspectors.

Burgers, pies and hot dogs served to footy fans despite walkout

Burgers, pies and hot dogs served to footy fans despite walkout

22 March 2015

Fears that Gills fans would go hungry at yesterday's match after the caterers walked out were calmed when burgers and beers were dished up as usual.

Boss says 'burgers and beers as usual'

Boss says 'burgers and beers as usual'

20 March 2015

Fan feared they may have to bring their own grub to the next Gills FC match after the caterers walked out - but it's business as usual on Saturday.

'Encouraging' results for Kent cricket

'Encouraging' results for Kent cricket

19 March 2015

Earnings are up at Kent County Cricket Club but its boss says the board are frustrated about delays to a lucrative development.

BFI signs up to Paramount park

BFI signs up to Paramount park

17 March 2015

The British Film Institute has become the next big name to sign up for an entertainment resort in Kent based on Paramount films.

Caterers pull out of GiIls contract over 'communication breakdown'

Caterers pull out of GiIls contract over 'communication breakdown'

17 March 2015

Uncertainty surrounds match day catering and event bookings at Priestfield Stadium after Centerplate pulled out over a 'lack of open dialogue'.

Ex-theme park set to become hotel and flats

Ex-theme park set to become hotel and flats

16 March 2015

A derelict seafront amusements site is finally due to be revamped after more than a decade of delays.

Strip club windows too racy for residents

Strip club windows too racy for residents

15 March 2015

A strip club is revealing too much about the nature of its business, say neighbours.

Owner awash with inspiration as he renames nightclub

Owner awash with inspiration as he renames nightclub

13 March 2015

The new branding has been chosen for the former Rivals nightclub which opens on Good Friday - and the new names take a seaside theme

A new chapter for Tales

A new chapter for Tales

12 March 2015

A tourist attraction based on Geoffery Chaucer's epic poem The Canterbury Tales has been given a £20,000 overhaul.

Bella Italia to open at St James's in Dover

Bella Italia to open at St James's in Dover

10 March 2015

Chain restaurant Bella Italia will open at St James's, it has been announced

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