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Visa scheme hope for hospitality sector
01 July 2021A visa scheme goes live today which could help ease the recruitment crisis for hospitality businesses.
How do we save Kent's town centres?
01 July 2021As town centres continue to flounder and try desperately to recover from the pandemic, an expert looks at the future of the county's high streets.
New cafe brings 'slice of Cyprus' to town centre
30 June 2021A prominent town centre unit has been filled by a Cyprus cafe offering a wide array of Mediterranean food and drinks.
Tourist venues show MPs response to restrictions
30 June 2021A string of the county's politicians have seen how tourist attractions are responding to government guidance as part of annual visitor drive.
Haunted pub gets new lease of life
30 June 2021The new owners of one of Britain's most haunted pubs are determined to distance it from the spooky legends.
Popular venue shuts because of staff shortage
29 June 2021A businesswoman says the chronic lack of hospitality workers has forced her to close down a popular brasserie.
First passenger cruise calls at port since start of pandemic
28 June 2021The first passenger cruise call has sailed into a Kent port - its first in 15 months and since before Covid-19 hit.
Go ahead for theme park planning bid after rival's challenge
28 June 2021A planning application bid for a £2.5bn theme park proposal in Kent will continue to go ahead as planned after rivals questions its legality.
River boat tour closes over mooring row
28 June 2021The operators of a popular river tour have had to abandon ship following a dispute over its mooring.
'People think they can just book and not turn up'
28 June 2021Restaurant owners in Kent say customer no shows are becoming such a problem they are thinking of introducing deposit schemes.
Pals' last-ditch attempt to save village pub
27 June 2021A group of three friends are hoping to raise enough money to buy a village pub and save it from being turned into a home.
Beach huts and cafe planned for seafront
25 June 2021Plans have been unveiled to create a new 'coastal destination' by adding more than 100 beach huts, a cafe and toilet block at a beach.
Campervan and motorhome owners told to drive on
25 June 2021A council has issued threats to campervan and motorhome owners to stop parking at the seaside overnight.
Neighbours fear 'food village' will stink out their homes
25 June 2021Angry residents are demanding plans for a takeaway hub are snubbed amid concerns it will waft the smell of food into their homes and attract rats.
Heritage harbour status awarded to medieval port
24 June 2021With a history spanning back to medieval times and being a founding Cinque Port, this harbour has earned itself a prestigious title.
Bid to open fast-food joint next to England's oldest school
23 June 2021A national chain has its sights set on opening a fast-food takeaway next door to England's oldest school.
Ooh la la! French eatery not all it seems
22 June 2021As Cafe De Paris opens in a street already dominated by a French restaurant, its owner reveals it serves food from around the globe.
Pub chain's £300k on outside tents
22 June 2021A leading pub operator in the county is installing 'stretch tents' at 30 of its outlets to expand outside capacity amid Covid concerns.
'I want to get it rebuilt as quick as possible'
22 June 2021The owner of a pub ravaged by fire has pledged to rebuild it and stage an event for firefighters as the community rallies to its aid.
Will council say 'I do' to wedding venue?
21 June 2021The owners of an 18th century property have applied to hold 30 weddings there a year.
