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'Let's be clear - the theatre will close for around a year'
14 December 2021Exclusive: One of the county's top theatres is to close for 'around a year' as a local authority reveals its plans for the iconic venue.
Builder takes 10 years to convert pub into restaurant
12 December 2021A former pub once believed to have been visited by Charles Dickens has been converted into a fine-dining restaurant - on the Isle of Sheppey.
First look inside Kent's first Ninja Warrior challenge
10 December 2021An indoor obstacle course based on the hit TV show Ninja Warrior has opened and we got a sneak peek inside.
Twist in decision over £30m winery plans
10 December 2021Planners have deferred a decision on whether to allow Britain's largest vineyard permission to build a £30m processing plant and visitor centre.
One of UK's top restaurants bids for 17 hotel rooms
10 December 2021Owners of a popular restaurant in a Georgian manor are planning to increase the number of hotel rooms available at their historic site.
'I want to swap pub for sun and Pina Coladas'
09 December 2021An elderly couple are looking to sell one of the last pubs in a Kent town.
'Staff shortages' close popular coffee shop
08 December 2021A town centre Caffe Nero branch has been closed due to staff shortages.
Grandparents to get week's paid leave
08 December 2021A major employer in the county says it's one of the first to offer staff a week's holiday to welcome the birth of their grandchildren.
Costa giant scoops award
08 December 2021The man behind more than 50 Costa coffee shops is raising a cappuccino to his own success.
Street food comes to town site
08 December 2021South African street food is on the menu for one Kent town after a new outlet started serving.
Fierce competition for spot at new harbour complex
08 December 2021Demand has outstripped supply as more than 40 firms fight it out to snap up one of 15 units at a new complex in a town's harbour.
Omicron forces event to be pushed back three months
07 December 2021Organisers of one of the county's leading business events have changed the date to April amid growing concerns over the Covid variant.
Ex-teacher makes sourdough baking dream a reality
07 December 2021Business is booming for a former teacher whose lockdown-inspired baking dream has taken off.
Mum and daughter launch new meatball takeaway
07 December 2021A new takeaway offering hand-made meatballs and burgers for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans has now opened in a town centre.
Blue lake water park and village winery set for approval
06 December 2021Bids for two new major visitor attractions could be given the nod after council officers backed the schemes.
Bid to convert historic pub into family home
05 December 2021A closed pub could become a four-bedroom property if plans are approved.
£2m boost for divisive seafront development
03 December 2021A scheme for 150 new homes, leisure centre and open spaces along the coast has received a £2 million cash boost by central government.
Pier and marina plan gets wave of public support
03 December 2021An ambitious plan to build a new pier and a marina at a Kent harbour have received widespread support.
'Don't cancel your Christmas party' urge pub bosses
02 December 2021Pub bosses are urging customers to stick with their plans this festive season - despite growing concerns over the Omicron Covid variant.
Costa Coffee to expand into vacant pharmacy
01 December 2021Costa Coffee has submitted plans to expand into neighbouring high street premises.
