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Resort's paddling pool remains closed
11 July 2022A children's seafront paddling pool remains closed during the heatwave after first a national shortage of chlorine and then no electricity.
Winemaker comes into bat for cricket club
11 July 2022A partnership deal has been struck between county side Kent and a leading vineyard.
Brightening up the beach with paint
10 July 2022One of Kent's seaside resorts is splashing out on colourful murals for its sea wall.
Tourists coaches forced to park 20 miles from seaside resort
06 July 2022Holiday island steps up it's 12-year campaign for a coach park of its own.
'Close town at midnight to stop drunken brawls'
06 July 2022A councillor wants to curb a town's late-night economy to crack down on drunken revellers responsible for rowdy and antisocial behaviour.
Restaurant in former town pub closes after less than two years
05 July 2022A fish bar and grill house which was converted from a town centre pub has ceased trading.
Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at shopping centre
01 July 2022A major jobs fair takes place next week - with more than 40 employers seeking staff.
Brewery gets nod for village site
30 June 2022Councillors have given the go-ahead for a brewery and tap room despite concerns over traffic.
Pub firm 'encouraged' by demand
30 June 2022A leading pub operator in the county says sales are up compared to last year - but admit they still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Business confidence drops
30 June 2022The latest business barometer has revealed a dip in confidence levels this month across the South East.
Family-run café shuts as rival £880k venue nears completion
29 June 2022A long-running café has been forced to close as a new one is set to open nearby following a lease row with the council which now owns the site.
New and improved 'futuristic' McDonald's opens
28 June 2022A branch of the fast-food giant has reopened in Kent after a whole month of revamp works.
'Our business was the town's heartbeat - but now it's destroyed'
27 June 2022The owner of a beloved business destroyed by a fire has spoken of his "devastation", saying it will take at least two years to reopen.
Costa Coffee's estate move knocked back
26 June 2022Traffic and environmental concerns have seen plans for a Costa Coffee drive-thru turned down.
New venture from Champagne Bar team
24 June 2022The family behind an award-winning seaside bar are to expand their offering with a new 'tasting rooms' restaurant just yards away.
Concerns raised over village brewery plan
23 June 2022Road safety worries have been raised as a microbrewery gears up to open in a village.
Fish and chips crisis: 'We've had to raise our prices by 23%'
22 June 2022Takeaways across the county are being forced to put up the price of a cod and chips supper as costs spiral.
Burger King set to open at out-of-town shopping centre
20 June 2022An opening date has been set for fast food chain Burger King's latest eatery in Kent.
EasyJet passenger's bag shredded with contents destroyed
16 June 2022An EasyJet passenger waiting at a luggage carousel was shocked to find his bag had been shredded with its contents destroyed.
Theme park renews deal with brewer
16 June 2022One of Kent's leading attractions and music venues has extended a deal with a local brewer to serve its drinks to customers.
