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100-year-old social club saved from closure
12 September 2021A century old social club that was threatened with closure as its debts soared has been saved.
'Quirky' green glamping site gets economy bosses backing
12 September 2021Plans to extend the season of a camp site with luxury glamping have got the backing of economy and tourism chiefs.
Food outlet opens in department store
09 September 2021A popular food and drink firm is to welcome customers next week to its new 'all-day dining' experience inside a leading department store.
Catering giant to create jobs
08 September 2021A company which specialises in hospitality and catering is creating 20 new jobs in the county.
Popular burger chain opens first Kent restaurant
07 September 2021An expanding burger restaurant has opened its 11th branch - the first in the county - today.
Is this town coffee capital of Kent?
06 September 2021Lockdown is a distant memory for cafe and coffee shop owners in one town where almost 30 outlets in a third of a mile are enjoying boom times.
Sprawling 330-caravan park set to expand by almost a third
06 September 2021Plans to significantly increase the size of a holiday camp are set to be approved by councillors despite fears over the impact on wildlife.
Why transformation of derelict arcade could finally go ahead
05 September 2021A multi-million-pound project to flatten a derelict arcade and replace it with high-end flats could begin next year, developers have revealed.
Paddling pool plan for island beach
04 September 2021A councillor has launched a campaign to build a tidal paddling pool at one of Kent's seaside resorts.
Burger King gets nod to open drive-thru
03 September 2021A council decision not to allow a fast food firm from opening at a shopping centre has been overturned.
£20m injection could turn eyesore seafront into tourist attraction
02 September 2021It's hoped a £20 million government cash injection could transform eyesore sections of seafront into top tourist attractions.
Confidence up, but concerns remain
01 September 2021The latest survey reveals firms are feeling increasingly confident for the future - but there are still hurdles to overcome.
Leases for harbour sheds set to spark ‘intense’ competition
31 August 2021A blot on the landscape of a harbour has been transformed into an impressive mixed-use space for shops, eateries and cultural activities.
Bid for beach booze licence rejected
30 August 2021An oyster shack’s bid to expand its drinking area onto a beach has been rejected on appeal.
Airbnb host hits back at rule-flouting claims
28 August 2021A property host is angry at claims the airbnb she runs is constantly flouting rules – despite it receiving another visit from the police.
How to spend relaxing day in UK's third most chilled-out staycation spot
27 August 2021A Kent town has one of the lowest stress rates among 55 UK locations.
New gig venue hopes to scratch itch for live music fans
27 August 2021A venue dedicated to live music has launched and it's billed as the only one of its kind for one part of Kent.
McDonald's drive-thru to be expanded
26 August 2021Plans to expand a McDonald's drive-thru have been approved - but the number of parking spaces will be reduced.
High Street gets its own 'parklets'
26 August 2021A temporary measure to enhance social distancing during Covid is beginning to look a little more permanent.
Crazy golf putts pub on the map
26 August 2021A village pub is drawing crowds to its beer garden for nine-holes of crazy golf on a course rescued from a seaside funfair.
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