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Sneak peek inside pub opening today
11 June 2021A long-vacant drinking spot is set to reopen under a new owner - who says punters can expect a 'welcoming, traditional pub with quirky features'.
Plan to restore historic lift one step closer to reality
10 June 2021An historic but broken cliff side lift could be brought back to life after an application for essential funding was submitted.
Multi-million pound park in the sky bid branded 'nonsense'
09 June 2021Plans to transform a city's oldest sites into a “pollinator park” and amphitheatre have moved a step forward – despite fears the project is unviable.
Pour your own beers at new sports bar
09 June 2021A bar with self-pour beer booths and sports ultra-HD screens is opening tonight at a leisure complex.
'I want us to open five pubs in five years - minimum'
08 June 2021Meet the young pub boss who, along with his brother, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Wetherspoon - but with micropubs.
Kent's biggest theatre reopens after 448 days
08 June 2021The boss of Kent's biggest theatre has told of her excitement as the venue's doors open today for the first time since the pandemic struck.
What does future hold for historic pubs?
08 June 2021Two historic city pubs just 160 metres away from each other still sit empty as the hunt for new people to run the sites continues.
Tim Hortons eye up move into vacated Pizza Hut unit
07 June 2021A Canadian coffee chain has announced plans to expand its list of restaurants and replace a now closed fast food branch at a retail park.
Pizza firm finds new base at pub
04 June 2021A food business caught up in a planning wrangle with the local council has now found a permanent home at a town centre pub.
Tourist hotspots get 4G boost
04 June 2021A major mobile network is upgrading coverage and speeds for two of the county's most popular tourist destinations.
Inside the cinema too small for social distancing
04 June 2021A yet-to-be-used cinema, which has been ready for over a year, is hoping to welcome film fans once social distancing is over.
Town 'set for post-pandemic boom'
03 June 2021A survey has revealed residents of one Kent town have discovered a new found admiration for its retail heart.
Luxury B&B retains top tourism award
03 June 2021A night at one of the county's most historic sites has secured top marks from tourism inspectors.
'We turned a negative into a positive'
02 June 2021Women entrepreneurs in the county have got together to toast their survival and success during the Covid lockdowns.
A bigger weekend of free tickets
01 June 2021The popular annual ticket giveaway to Kent's attractions, the Kent Big Weekend, is to return this summer and the ballot for free tickets is now open.
Sheps' pubs to get increased cider offering
01 June 2021A partnership has been reached between a pub giant and cider maker meaning pubs across Kent will stock two new thirst-quenching drinks.
Pub roars back to life after six-figure refurbishment
01 June 2021There are new owners and a new look for a popular village pub as it reopens for business including a £100,000 upgrade to its kitchen.
Tourism Minister backs Kent's revival
01 June 2021The Tourism Minister has paid a special visit to the county to back the recovery of the vital visitor economy.
How 9 Kent beaches earned an international award
28 May 2021We take a look at how nine of Kent's beautiful beaches have been recognised as among the best in the world.
Kent burger joint in British Takeaway Awards final
27 May 2021A fast-food outlet will be flying the flag for Kent in the British Takeaway Awards later this year after being shortlisted for the final.
