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Shepherd Neame sells off hotels in £5.75m deal
01 December 2021Shepherd Neame has offloaded two hotels which it says have been hit by the decline in business travel caused by the pandemic.
Win £100 gift card
29 November 2021We're giving our readers the chance to win £100 in a special competition, which celebrates the launch of our latest newsletter featuring Kent's pubs.
Seaside cafe slashes prices to avoid laying off staff
28 November 2021A popular seaside café still feeling the pinch after Covid lockdowns and a slow summer has been forced to slash its prices to avoid laying off staff.
Micropub bid ditched but old village inn could become home
28 November 2021Plans to build a swanky micropub next to a closed-down boozer at the entrance to a village are “dead in the water”, developers say.
Our vineyards dominate top 10
26 November 2021The county's winegrowers have dominated a list of the top vineyards to visit all year round.
Historic village pub has new boss
26 November 2021One of the most historic pubs in Kent - dating back 700 years - has got a new licensee.
Solar-powered loo for sailors
26 November 2021A Kent harbour has installed a solar-powered loo for sailors as part of its new 'green' agenda.
Sprawling private estate to become luxury wedding venue
26 November 2021A family estate kept out of public view for decades is to become a wedding venue from next year - despite a string of objections from neighbours.
First look inside £5 million restaurant
24 November 2021A restaurant with a bistro, an oyster bar, and a pub is preparing to open after £5 million renovations.
Multi-million pound vision for new pier and marina
24 November 2021Exclusive: The Isle of Sheppey could get a new pier and marina in an ambitious plan launched today.
Revealed: Kent's 100 fastest growing firms
24 November 2021The Sustainable Growth 100, a rundown of firms which have seen sustained growth over the last four years has been published for the first time.
Christmas comes early for brewery
23 November 2021A leading Kent brewery has scooped a top accolade at the 'Oscars of brewing' for its festive tipple.
75% hit by supply chain problems
22 November 2021A survey has revealed the impact of the supply chain problems on companies across the South East.
Female entrepreneurs to get dedicated support
22 November 2021A scheme has been launched to help unlock £250bn of potential from female entrepreneurs.
The big-hearted 'geezer' behind Kent's best restaurant
20 November 2021A seaside burger joint is the county's top-rated restaurant on Tripadvisor, but who's the man behind its rapid success? We found out...
Threatening phone call made to McDonald's
19 November 2021An investigation has been launched after a call making threats was received at a branch of McDonald's, with police having to search the restaurant.
Fire-ravaged Dickens' pub set to become B&B
19 November 2021Work is under way to convert one of Charles Dickens' favourite watering holes into a guest house with 14 en-suite bedrooms.
'Fifth of firms cannot afford to pay back Covid loans'
19 November 2021A survey of business owners has revealed many are unable to afford to pay back government-backed Covid loans.
'Major beachside visitor destination' would 'transform' coastline
18 November 2021A consultation is now open on the project to 'transform' a coastline by installing beach huts, visitor centre and cafe.
Voucher scheme to help Covid recovery
17 November 2021SMEs in the county have the chance to apply for vouchers up to £1,000 to boost their digital growth.
