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'Thunderbirds are no': BBC cuts ties with London Resort
28 February 2022The BBC and ITV have ditched plans to lend image rights to plans for a multi-billion pound theme park in Kent over ongoing wildlife concerns.
Fake news and dirty tricks in winery planning row
25 February 2022Fake news sites and fake letters from reporters and MPs have added a new level of intrigue to the row over a planned winery.
Seafront sites transformed into set for star-studded movie
23 February 2022Dreamland's iconic sign is being replaced for a new feature film by an acclaimed director and producer.
'Airbnbs are strangling our trade'
23 February 2022Owners of traditional seaside B&Bs believe an explosion of Airbnbs is having a negative impact on trade at guest houses.
Pub chain hires new MD
22 February 2022An experienced executive is joining one of the county's biggest pub chains.
Craft beer fans want to launch brewery on farm
22 February 2022A group of entrepreneurs wants to launch brewery and tap room on award-winning farm in the shadow of the North Downs.
Champagne tearoom plans for riverside cottage
20 February 2022A restaurateur has added a tiny riverside cottage bordering a park to his growing empire – as he hopes to transform it into an upmarket tearoom.
Rival café 'will force us to leave park'
17 February 2022Café owners say plans for a new venue will ruin their business and claim they've had no help trying to stay at their base.
Storm Eunice forces half term closure of county's biggest attractions
17 February 2022Some Kent attractions are battening down the hatches and closing their doors due to Storm Eunice.
Top marks for water on Kent's 'holiday Isle'
16 February 2022The water quality on all three bathing beaches on the Isle of Sheppey has been rated 'excellent' by the Environment Agency.
Licence granted for micropub at historic wonky shop
16 February 2022A self-confessed real-ale geek has been granted a licence to sell booze at a town centre building known as the wonky shop.
Village pub scoops Michelin star
16 February 2022A Kent restaurant has scooped its first Michelin star just 10 months after it was reopened by new owners.
Aerial photos show £115m leisure complex taking shape
16 February 2022Drone pictures show how a 'game-changing' development of restaurants, bars, homes and a multiplex cinema is nearing completion.
Pub saved by planning decision
15 February 2022A pub will be able to celebrate its 200th year after being allowed to demolish and rebuild part of the venue.
Landlady celebrates 40 years at same pub
13 February 2022A landlady is celebrating 40 years at the same pub, which she says now feels like 'part' of her.
Fancy running a pub with 'stunning coastal views'?
13 February 2022A popular seafront pub which closed last month is now available to rent for £55k a year plus a £25k lease.
Spain changes travel rules as children's Covid pass goes digital
11 February 2022Children can now prove their vaccination status with a digital Covid pass while Spain is relaxing the entry rules for unvaccinated UK children.
Two-floor jazz bar set to open
11 February 2022The on-going revival of a town centre will soon see its latest addition - a 'Prohibition-era style club' - open later this month.
Empty shed set to be harbour's life and soul
11 February 2022A gin shop and world food stalls are set to transform an empty harbourside shed when it finally opens this summer.
Boutique B&B with river views on the market
09 February 2022A nearly 150-year-old manor house run as a bed and breakfast is on the market for offers over £1.15 million.
