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Businessman fears for animal centre over planning delays
05 March 2015Plans to reopen an animal education centre have been delayed again as councillors decide to defer their decision.
Marina plan floated again but fears over its viability surface
05 March 2015The possibility of a marina in Queenborough is back on the table after a government U-turn.
Profits up at brewer
04 March 2015Beer maker Shepherd Neame saw its bottom line increase by more than a fifth, even as sales slowed and a major contract came to an end.
Historic village pub shuts its doors for final time
03 March 2015A Grade II listed freehouse that has been at the center of a planning row has shut its doors for good after the landlord failed to make enough money.
All aboard the Coach Trip for restaurant owner
02 March 2015Fiery restaurant owner Tony Salerno and his wife Megan are due to appear in the new series of Channel 4's Coach Trip.
Key car park will not fully reopen in time for summer
02 March 2015Water bosses have confessed a coastal town's biggest car park will not be ready for the tourist season.
Cheaper beer 'saves jobs'
02 March 2015Campaigners who want ministers to cut a penny off the price of a pint have revealed the sector contributes over £550 million to Kent's economy.
New investors at Saga
27 February 2015The owner of the over-50s holiday and insurance firm has raised more than £200 million by selling shares to at least two new investors.
Rivals' revival
26 February 2015A nightclub is finally reopening - and the new owners want our readers to help choose a name!
'What's that Gromit? An adventure park?'
24 February 2015The creators of Wallace and Gromit have signed a deal for their characters to be used in attractions at the Paramount resort due to be built in Kent.
Eagle to the rescue?
19 February 2015A threatened wild animal park is pinning its own fight for survival - on a football club's bald eagle.
Developer insists cinema will go ahead
15 February 2015Developers who want turn a bingo hall into a cinema have assured talks are ongoing for their plans to transform the landmark back to its former use.
Travelodge hotel signs up for development
13 February 2015A 108 bed hotel is set to be constructed on the corner of Townwall Street and Maison Dieu Road as part of the St James' development in Dover.
Beer maker brews up new import deal
12 February 2015A range of US beers will be imported to the UK for the first time after a Kent brewery signed an agreement with an online retailer and wholesaler.
Spa retreat open
10 February 2015An £8 million health spa and gym has opened in 16 acres of parkland.
Animal lover set to open zoo
05 February 2015An animal lover who keeps a range of weird and wonderful creatures at the bottom of his garden is on the verge of opening his own zoo.
Not bad for a 'grotty rundown pub by the sea'
05 February 2015A boozer on Kent's coast has been named the top gastropub in Britain.
From admin work to tarka dhal...
04 February 2015A businessman says his 'mid life crisis' prompted him to take over an Indian restaurant.
Farage: 'I am a real contender for Kent seat'
28 January 2015In an exclusive interview, Nigel Farage has outlined his plans to regenerate Ramsgate if elected in May.
Football pub up for sale
27 January 2015A pub popular with football fans which closed down about a year ago is up for sale.
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