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Village’s last pub to relaunch as new Turkish restaurant
06 November 2021A village’s last-remaining pub is set to be transformed into an upmarket Turkish restaurant and shisha bar.
Warning firms face 'harsh winter'
05 November 2021A leading business organisation is calling on the Chancellor for more support to prevent firms from struggling this winter.
Pub name to vanish after 52 years in £200k revamp
05 November 2021After more than half a century a pub is going to be renamed as part of a major refurb spearheaded by new bosses.
Threatened by the Krays in pub loo during liquid lunch
05 November 2021Secret Drinker had a very warm welcome at a pub where regulars, and newcomers, are treated like part of the family – and even sing along together.
Duo take over second village pub
04 November 2021A village pub has new landlords after a couple with a long history in the hospitality industry took over the reins.
Chicken shop refused late licence over disorder fears
03 November 2021A town centre takeaway won't be able to open later than normal after police and politicians said the move would be a recipe for disaster.
Summit reveals more speakers for top event
03 November 2021Organisers of one of the first major business events of the new year have unveiled a host of speakers it has added to its line-up.
Eat out at town's new Food Hall
02 November 2021A new food hall has opened with eight different food stalls for you to choose from.
Fine-dining restaurant hit with one-star hygiene rating
02 November 2021A new restaurant has been given a one-star food hygiene rating after cooking equipment was found on the floor and raw meat was stored incorrectly.
SMEs get chance to share £8m funding pot
01 November 2021Firms across Kent and Medway can now apply for loans of between £100,000 and £500,000 to help fuel the county's economic recovery.
Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant leaves Rocksalt
31 October 2021A Michelin starred chef who worked with Gordon Ramsey has announced he is stepping down from his pub and restaurant empire.
Tycoon's £150k plan for empty seafront restaurant
31 October 2021A restaurateur has unveiled plans to transform a vacant seafront venue into a new eatery - which he hopes will feature a rooftop terrace.
Delight as kebab shop scoops special award
29 October 2021A family-run kebab shop has been named the best regional takeaway for the third time.
Pub finally re-opens after devastating flood
29 October 2021The landlord of a popular pub has been able to pull his first pint in almost a year.
Pan Asian takeaway latest addition to food scene
29 October 2021The wife of a boss who runs a popular Indian takeaway has launched her own restaurant a few doors down from his.
Kent's heritage coast is better than Puerto Rico!
28 October 2021One of the best places to visit in the world is Kent's Heritage Coast after it beat tourist hotspots like Puerto Rico and Vancouver Island in ratings.
Glamping retreat plans 'way over the top'
26 October 2021Proposals for a glamping retreat have been slammed by councillors, and described as situated 'in a back garden, between two other back gardens'.
£1m of free sailings for pandemic heroes
25 October 2021A ferry company is giving away thousands of tickets to NHS staff as a thank you for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
First look inside 'beautiful' glass-fronted bistro and bar
25 October 2021The opening date for a new glass-fronted bar and bistro looking out onto a Kent beach has been revealed.
Chef named nation's best
22 October 2021A Kent chef has been crowned National Chef of the Year - following in the footsteps of previous winners such as Gordon Ramsey.
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