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Popular Indian awaits new review after cockroaches and mouldy food containers found
26 March 2023A town centre restaurant and takeaway says improvements have been made after an inspector found several areas for concern, including cockroaches.
'It's impossible for small indie pubs like mine to survive'
25 March 2023A landlady says the outlook for small independent pubs like hers is looking increasingly bleak amid rising costs and changes in social behaviour.
Popular village pub closes just a year after grand reopening
24 March 2023A village pub has closed just a year after its long-anticipated reopening under the leadership of a top-rated restaurant.
High street bakery shuts just a year after opening
23 March 2023A bakery has closed exactly a year after opening with bosses saying its high street location is "no longer viable".
Dragons' Den star to attend major event
23 March 2023A star of hit BBC show Dragons' Den has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at a leading business event in the county in May.
'Axing free parking will kill off town centres at night’
23 March 2023Removing free parking after 6pm in town centres across a borough is set to damage an already struggling evening economy, it is feared.
'End of an era' as legendary pub chain boss dies
22 March 2023The man behind one of Kent's biggest pub chains has been described as a "true gentleman" and "legend".
Historic hotel is sold for £2.1m
22 March 2023A 16th century hotel which has been on the market since 2018 is now under new ownership after being sold.
Shock bar closure blamed on noise complaints, bills and big chains
22 March 2023A music bar has closed after 16 years with bosses saying a leisure complex bringing more chains to the city has made it impossible to compete.
Shepherd Neame pub prices set to rise as inflation bites
22 March 2023The financial figures for one of Kent's biggest pub operators are moving in the right direction - but inflation will prompt price hikes, it warns.
Spoons plans £3m expansion into derelict nightclub
22 March 2023Wetherspoon bosses have unveiled plans to demolish an abandoned nightclub in order to build a £3m extension and a new pub garden.
New community hub to bring 'much-needed' service to high street
21 March 2023A community information hub is set to become the latest addition to a town's high street in a bid to boost local services.
Kent's top-rated Italian restaurant to relocate
21 March 2023The top-rated Italian restaurant in the county has announced it is set to up sticks and move to a neighbouring town.
Town centre restaurant hit with one-star hygiene rating
21 March 2023A popular tapas chain has scored the second lowest hygiene rating after inspectors found out-of-date food and a roof leak.
Golf club undergoes £330k gym and course upgrade
20 March 2023A golf club has given its gym a re-fresh as part of a programme of club and course improvements.
'Sad day' for town as cafe and social pantry announces closure
20 March 2023A popular not-for-profit cafe and social pantry set up in the heart of a town centre to tackle food poverty has been forced to close.
Tim Hortons opens second Kent branch
20 March 2023An international coffee shop chain selling doughnuts, breakfasts and sandwiches has opened its second store in Kent today.
'It's insane, frustrating, upsetting and costly'
20 March 2023Thousands are backing a petition to bring back Eurostar to Kent's stations after three years.
Leisure centres close after firm goes into liquidation
17 March 2023Two leisure centres and a golf course have shut today after the company that manages them went bust.
'I lost my job of 35 years but it let me follow my dream'
17 March 2023A head chef left devastated when he was made redundant is now running his own hotel just 12 months later.
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