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£9m leisure complex plans for BHS store scrapped
18 May 2022Plans for a multi-million pound leisure complex at a former BHS store which would include a go kart track, cinema and bowling have been scrapped.
Historic bus waiting room transformed into coffee and cocktail bar
18 May 2022A 100-year-old former bus waiting room will open as a coffee bar, serving hot drinks in the day and wine and cocktails in the evening.
Pub plan for Barclays bank moves forward
17 May 2022Plans to transform a former high street bank into a pub and restaurant are one step closer.
Deadline looms for Medway awards
17 May 2022A leading business event for Medway is urging firms to enter now as the clock ticks down to the deadline for entries.
'How can any business afford an extra £1k per month?'
17 May 2022The cost of living crisis has claimed another victim after spiralling expenses saw a businesswoman call time on her much-loved tea room.
Georgian-style wine bar set for summer opening
15 May 2022Twin brothers restoring a listed building into a Georgian-style bistro with a light-up pink bar are planning for a summer opening.
'Rural delight' crowned Kent's top restaurant
13 May 2022The winners of a leading food and drink awards in the county were revealed last night - highlighting the county's cream of the crop.
Inside the former bank set to become a pub
12 May 2022The owners of a successful pub plan to take over an empty bank to open a second much bigger premises.
Cycling cafe set to open in summer as work starts
11 May 2022A new cycling cafe made from shipping containers could open this summer as work on the site has started.
Costa, Kaspa's and Lazy Jacks set for centre
10 May 2022A coffee shop and desserts eatery are to open at a popular shopping centre.
Cross-Channel operator traffic soars due to P&O crisis
10 May 2022As P&O Ferries limps back into service, a rival saw traffic figures rocket last month.
The 7 new restaurants opening in busy high street
10 May 2022There is a "greater shift towards leisure" according to council bosses as plans for several new restaurants are planned for a popular shopping spot.
'We need emergency budget now'
09 May 2022A leading business organisation in the county has joined a call for the Chancellor to hold an emergency budget to ease the cost of living crisis.
Hoteliers accused of swindling nearly £500k
05 May 2022The former owners of one of Kent's most famous hotels have appeared in court accused of taking almost £500k in taxpayers' money.
Two new restaurants launch in town centre
04 May 2022The choice of where to eat in one Kent town is about to get a lot harder as two new eateries open.
First look at new walk-through trains as Elizabeth line gets ready to open
04 May 2022After years of delays London's new 'purple' transport line will open later this month with new trains and station upgrades for passengers.
Bubble tea shop coming to town
03 May 2022A new family-run bubble tea shop has offered a sneak peek at some of its exclusive drinks ahead of its launch in a town centre.
Firms to hike prices due to increasing costs
03 May 2022It won't come as a surprise to many, but the majority of Kent firms polled recently said increased costs would be passed onto their customers.
Pub feared lost forever reopens after three years of closure
02 May 2022A pub that had been closed for three years has finally reopened – as its new landlords vow to establish it as a valued village boozer.
Lakeside coffee venture honours 'king of the carps'
29 April 2022Two pals are to open a new coffee business in a converted horsebox - named in honour of a giant fish which was loved by anglers.
