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Thousands flock as county show reaches climax

Thousands flock as county show reaches climax

13 July 2014

Tens of thousands of visitors have been enjoyed the county show - as temperatures soared after the rain.

Revealed: When Paramount team aims to begin construction

Revealed: When Paramount team aims to begin construction

10 July 2014

Bosses behind £2bn plans for an entertainment resort in Kent have outlined the timeframe for the project as public exhibitions open today.

Community coffee shop that is ringing the Costa change

Community coffee shop that is ringing the Costa change

06 July 2014

Our coffee drinking habits are always evolving and no one knows that better than Costa Coffee.

Audiences up as theatre celebrates a fruitful year

Audiences up as theatre celebrates a fruitful year

04 July 2014

A town centre venue says it got more bums on seats over the last year, with many more locals visiting and its panto playing to record crowds.

How burger joint giant truly serves community

How burger joint giant truly serves community

04 July 2014

You may or may not be ‘lovin’ it’ but McDonald’s serves up a whole lot more than just burger and fries.

Restaurant gets customer approval

Restaurant gets customer approval

03 July 2014

A town centre diner has been named in the top 10 places to eat a burger on TripAdvisor.

Record-breaking auction lot set to sparkle

Record-breaking auction lot set to sparkle

03 July 2014

The largest bottle of English sparkling wine ever made is to go under the hammer... and 120 drinkers could celebrate its sale.

Punt firm left high and dry after river tour suspension

Punt firm left high and dry after river tour suspension

03 July 2014

A firm has hit back after a council suspended its river tours following a boatman's "error of judgement".

Pizza restaurant unveils £400k makeover

Pizza restaurant unveils £400k makeover

03 July 2014

In a bid to gain a bigger slice of the market, a chain has renovated its flagship Kent outlet just a fortnight after a £2m cinema renovation nearby.

New pier for historic seaside town

New pier for historic seaside town

02 July 2014

Kent is to get a new pier, as a seaside town undergoes a major makeover.

Paramount Park to discuss plans at exhibitions

Paramount Park to discuss plans at exhibitions

01 July 2014

A series of public events will begin the process of revealing plans for a proposed £2bn theme park as part of a year-long consultation on the project.

Flight club faces eviction after 25 years

Flight club faces eviction after 25 years

22 June 2014

Aviation club members are embroiled in a dogfight with aerodrome owners after they were slapped with an eviction notice.

Hotel plans given go ahead

Hotel plans given go ahead

20 June 2014

A 150-bedroom hotel has been approved by a council less than a week after it refused permission for a shopping centre next door.

Hotel evacuated in fire drama

Hotel evacuated in fire drama

18 June 2014

A landmark hotel was evacuated when a fire broke out in the basement.

Airshow future still up in the air

Airshow future still up in the air

18 June 2014

Bosses behind the Folkestone Airshow still say its future is unlikely for "some time" while they discuss the show's finances

Action! Cinema saved as deal is struck

Action! Cinema saved as deal is struck

17 June 2014

Folkestone's only cinema will remain open after a deal was struck to upgrade the facilities

Chance to enjoy an overnight stay at nature reserve

Chance to enjoy an overnight stay at nature reserve

16 June 2014

Tourists looking to get back to nature will soon be able to stay overnight at one of Sheppey’s most popular spots.

Football fever gives boost to Towns’ pubs

Football fever gives boost to Towns’ pubs

16 June 2014

England’s World Cup campaign may not have got off to the best of starts, but Medway's pub traders were the real winners.

Party like Chaplin and Churchill

Party like Chaplin and Churchill

16 June 2014

A mansion that used to entertain celebrities of the 20th century has been turned into a hotel in the middle of a nature reserve.

Hunt for company to run Dreamland begins

Hunt for company to run Dreamland begins

13 June 2014

Council bosses announced today they are looking for an operator to run long-dormant amusement park Dreamland on a 35-year contract.

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