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£10m vision for ferry holidays to Europe from 'underused' port
16 March 2023A port which has been out of commercial operation for a decade is making a comeback - and it could mean holidays to France for locals.
‘It’s impossible for this pub to make a profit’
16 March 2023Brewery bosses have decided to sell a historic pub after the latest tenants claimed it is “impossible to make a profit”.
Kent seaside town crowned best value place to stay
15 March 2023A seaside town has topped the leader board of the best value places to staycation based on the cost of ice-cream and fish and chips.
Brewer secures big race partnership deal
15 March 2023Another Kent firm has partnered with one of this month's biggest sporting events.
The 'scary' reality facing Kent's best-rated restaurants
15 March 2023Following the shock closure of a Michelin Guide restaurant, bosses of some the county's swankiest venues say everyone is fighting to survive.
Owners insist town’s oldest pub will reopen amid housing fears
14 March 2023The owner of a Kent town’s oldest pub is bidding to re-assure residents it will reopen - amid concerns it could be transformed into homes.
Cafe gets £50k makeover as owners set sights on rooftop restaurant
14 March 2023An award-winning chain of cafes has given one of its venues a £50k revamp – and could be in the pipeline to run a rooftop restaurant.
Sweet success sees bakery open fourth branch
13 March 2023An independent bakery chain which only began serving tasty treats last summer is set to open a fourth shop just months after its latest expansion.
Glamping site to open for months despite 'parking pandemonium' fears
13 March 2023A glamping site described as "quirky" by supporters will operate for up to seven months a year - despite fears it would spark parking "pandemonium".
Rooftop restaurant bid for former Burton building
13 March 2023A long-neglected high street building once home to Burton and Dorothy Perkins could soon be transformed into a rooftop restaurant.
Owner's dying wish honoured as historic hotel reopens under old name
11 March 2023A much-loved hotel has gone back to its roots after 20 years by reopening under its original name following a major refurbishment.
Six new restaurants to open at tourist hotspot
09 March 2023Construction has started to create six new restaurants destined for a seaside spot which will offer views over the English Channel.
Hotel lands top award for college
09 March 2023A hotel, rated among the best in the country on Tripadvisor, has helped land a college group a leading award.
Overbooked restaurant 'turning customers away' launches expansion bid
09 March 2023An overbooked restaurant that regularly has to turn customers away has launched a bid to expand into a former DIY shop.
International coffee shop chain reveals drive-thru opening date
06 March 2023An international coffee shop chain has revealed the opening date for its second Kent branch.
Hotel boss launches luxury Kent to Southend yacht tours
03 March 2023The owner of a guest house has splashed out on a £185k motor yacht so he can run trips across the water to Essex.
Indian restaurant owner denies having zero food hygiene rating
03 March 2023A curry house has been given a zero star food hygiene rating by inspectors but bosses claim a mistake has been made.
'Holiday homes would be better than this eyesore!'
01 March 2023A bid to knock down a derelict community hall and build Airbnbs in its place have been welcomed by fed-up neighbours.
From chop suey to cask ale at former Chinese takeaway
28 February 2023The owner of a building once used to house a Chinese takeaway has revealed plans to convert the unit into a village’s “first micropub”.
Curry house boss vows to bounce back after shock hygiene rating
28 February 2023The owner of an Indian restaurant where parts of the kitchen were found to be dirty is confident it will soon improve on its one-star hygiene rating.
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