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'Another couple of winters and the house would have collapsed'
23 January 2022Take a peek inside the abandoned historic house which has been saved and painstakingly restored - and will soon be open to overnight guests.
Business confidence 'grinding to a halt'
21 January 2022A leading business organisation is calling on the government to scrap plans to increase national insurance as a report reveals plunging confidence.
'If Uber Eats and Deliveroo can do it, why can't we?'
20 January 2022A pizza takeaway's plan of delivering alcohol to homes has been turned down.
Plans for Tim Horton's first Kent branch approved
19 January 2022Plans for a new Tim Hortons fast food restaurant and drive-thru have been approved.
Unemployment rates continue to tumble
18 January 2022Despite the rise in Omicron cases, the county's jobs market appears to have emerged unscathed, according to the latest figures.
Covid-hit Escape room 'will close' without support
18 January 2022The owners of a visitor attraction threatened with closure because of Covid-19 fears have urged people to support the business before it's too late.
Whisky experiences set to steam in
18 January 2022A Kent heritage railway has launched its first Whisky and Steam experiences by joining forces with two South East whisky makers.
The UK craze which started in a tiny Kent village
15 January 2022We chart the rise of a UK craze that has swept the nation since it started in a village with a population of just 7,300 people 17years ago...
'Resume Eurostar services as soon as possible'
15 January 2022A candidate vying to represent Kent in the French parliament is calling on Eurostar to restore direct links between the county and the continent.
'Why we walked away from top pub'
15 January 2022A brother and sister have revealed why they refused to sign a new lease to continue running a top seaside pub.
Omicron grants of up to £6,000 up for grabs
14 January 2022A local authority is urging firms hit hard by Covid to see if they are eligible for the latest government support package.
Town pub reopens after LGBT+ reboot
13 January 2022A town's newest gay-friendly venue has reopened its doors with the promise of a host of new events and an LGBT+ safe space.
Fast food chain wants to open seaside town's first McDonald's
13 January 2022McDonald's has confirmed it wants to open a new restaurant on an expanded business park in Kent, creating up to 80 jobs.
Voting open for food and drink awards
13 January 2022The South East's longest running food and drink awards is back - and voting is now open.
New inflatable theme park to open
12 January 2022An inflatable theme park is set to open its first location on an industrial estate in Kent.
Travelodge eyes up empty Poundland store
12 January 2022The budget hotel chain has confirmed it is "reviewing" a former Poundland premises in the heart of a Kent seaside town.
Blueprint to boost growth on track
11 January 2022The first stage of a major project to identify the skill needs of the county's firms has been completed.
Police unhappy with chicken shop's booze bid
10 January 2022Concerns have been raised by police about a peri peri chicken restaurant's bid to sell alcohol.
Major hotel rebrands under new owners
10 January 2022A leading hotel in the county has changed hands - and has a new name as a result.
Big names at free virtual briefing
10 January 2022Business leaders in Kent can register to attend a free virtual briefing this week which will include an economic forecast from the Bank of England.
