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Fleet reveal stadium plans

Fleet reveal stadium plans

27 January 2015

The first images of Ebbsfleet United's total redevelopment of the PHB Stadium have been unveiled.

'Seafront development to receive major funding boost'

'Seafront development to receive major funding boost'

26 January 2015

A Kent MP has said today that one of the seaside towns in his constituency is expecting to receive a major funding boost from the government.

Minister announces grant for Kent coastline

Minister announces grant for Kent coastline

26 January 2015

Communities minister Lord Ahmad visited Kent as he announced a £247,000 grant to develop tourism along the coast.

American-style restaurant to open on entertainment park

American-style restaurant to open on entertainment park

26 January 2015

Coast to Coast have revealed plans to move into one of two new food outlets proposed for an edge-of-town leisure park.

Panto is a hit with Dartford audiences

Panto is a hit with Dartford audiences

26 January 2015

Thousands of people have already snapped up tickets for this year's panto at the Orchard Theatre.

Council leader: "Join the ride" for Paramount resort

Council leader: "Join the ride" for Paramount resort

21 January 2015

Gravesham council leader John Burden issued an appeal for companies to get involved in plans to build a £2 billion entertainment resort in north Kent.

Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

19 January 2015

Business is booming at Elmley Nature Reserve as affluent 'hipsters' escape the capital to enjoy glamorous camping.

Budget hotel chain to open next month

Budget hotel chain to open next month

15 January 2015

A new hotel will create 35 new jobs and is forecast to contribute over £5m to the town’s economy.

Historic hotel set for £2.4m refurbishment

Historic hotel set for £2.4m refurbishment

13 January 2015

The Royal Wells Hotel in Tunbridge Wells is set for a muli-million pound transformation .

Chessington fined £150k after child's fall

Chessington fined £150k after child's fall

12 January 2015

A theme park has been fined a six-figure sum after admitting a safety breach which left a girl, four, with a fractured skull.

Cafe owner fined £15k after mice gnawed food

Cafe owner fined £15k after mice gnawed food

12 January 2015

Mice gnawed on ready-to-eat food at a cafe which was so badly infested it was shut down under an emergency order, a court heard.

Cement firm paves way for London Paramount

Cement firm paves way for London Paramount

12 January 2015

Lafarge Tarmac has revealed it has struck a deal to sell its land to build the £2 billion entertainment resort in north Kent.

Cinema reopens six years after last credits rolled

Cinema reopens six years after last credits rolled

11 January 2015

The picture house which had fallen into disrepair will be opening soon and showing the latest releases.

Paramount resort receives rave reviews

Paramount resort receives rave reviews

08 January 2015

London Paramount are pleased with positive responses to build £2 billion entertainment resort in Swanscombe, following a series of meetings.

Kent cafe's appearance on national television

Kent cafe's appearance on national television

06 January 2015

West Malling's Swan Street Cafe features on Channel 4's The Undateables.

Travelodge proposes financial deal with city council to build a new hotel

Travelodge proposes financial deal with city council to build a new hotel

30 December 2014

But hotelier warns that another budget hotel in Canterbury could squeeze smaller operators out of business.

Landlord's fight to keep pub pink

Landlord's fight to keep pub pink

18 December 2014

Pub landlord Rob Cowan is seeing red after council bosses ordered him to repaint his pink pub.

Brewery boss to take tourism reins

Brewery boss to take tourism reins

17 December 2014

The chief executive of beer maker Shepherd Neame is to become the chairman of an agency which promotes the county's £3.2bn tourism industry.

Festive fiasco as venue scraps Christmas market

Festive fiasco as venue scraps Christmas market

17 December 2014

Families booked in to meet Father Christmas at a major Kent venue have been warned the site will be dark and devoid of any other attractions.

"I can’t call it Jim’s Villas, it sounds a bit common"

"I can’t call it Jim’s Villas, it sounds a bit common"

17 December 2014

The man who founded the UK's largest holiday villa specialist talks about what made the Kent firm successful as it marks three decades in business.

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