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Shares that will bear fruit
08 September 2014A wine maker is becoming the first company on the London stock markets to raise money by crowdfunding, offering new shareholders discounts on bubbly.
Ground control to ground coffee
07 September 2014An iconic former airfield control tower in Kent is one step closer to be transformed into a new coffee shop.
Tickets sold for Christmas venue... before planning approval
07 September 2014A new multi-million pound Christmas venue in Kent is to start selling tickets - ahead of the attraction receiving planning approval.
It charges like a phone... and does 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds
05 September 2014A Kent company has launched a fleet of electric supercars for hire that do 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds - and it costs just £1.50 to fill up.
Drive-thru to replace First World War bungalows
04 September 2014Bungalows once used by war veterans will be demolished to make way for a drive-thru and a small retail park.
End of an era as cinema finally switches to digital
04 September 2014The Silver Screen cinema is thought to be the last one in the country to receive a digital upgrade.
Records broken in cross-Channel travel
02 September 2014Eurotunnel reached several milestones in August - but it was also a strong summer for ferry travel, with passenger numbers up at a Kent port.
Raise a glass to growing success of micro pubs
31 August 2014As traditional pubs close at an alarming rate of eight a day, it’s a different story for the micro pubs in Kent.
Car wash service given the go-ahead
31 August 2014The owners of a car wash firm in Dover are delighted to have the go-ahead from the council after its future was threatened by disgruntled neighbours.
New pub’s bosses pleased with its early performance
29 August 2014Islanders have been drinking almost 400 pints of lager a day at the new Wetherspoon pub.
What happened during three days in Benidorm
28 August 2014Benidorm is one of those places we feel we know. Mary Graham explores a less well-known, classier side.
Town's new McDonald's takes shape
26 August 2014Demolition work has begun on a site that will eventually provide a town with its first drive-thru McDonald's.
Five deep at bar? Phone in your round with new mobile app
25 August 2014A nightclub has launched its own mobile phone app allowing revellers to order and pay for drinks without having to queue.
Clarendon Hotel under offer
20 August 2014A popular pub and hotel which has been standing empty since July is under offer for £700,000.
Lighting the sky Blackpool style
20 August 2014Part of the world-famous illuminations at Blackpool have been donated to a Kent theme park undergoing regeneration.
Leisure centre revamp cost revealed
20 August 2014The company that runs a town's leisure centre has announced the how much it will spend on its planned refurbishment.
Town's free parking extended
19 August 2014Free parking in a town centre is being extended for shoppers and visitors in a bid help businesses, shops and restaurants.
Pier-ing into the future?
17 August 2014A local architect has sketched out his vision to restore a landmark pier and create a 21st century visitor attraction.
Bar to re-open following roof fire
14 August 2014Staff have been working through the night to clear out a town centre venue which caught on fire yesterday.
Popular cafe to double in size
14 August 2014A Muffin Break cafe in a town centre is being expanded in size by its owner - due to customer demand.
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The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast
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Motorway reopens after fuel spillage in collision
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Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police
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Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’
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Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning
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