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Multi-million pound plans for 'park in the sky'

Multi-million pound plans for 'park in the sky'

27 May 2021

Bold plans for a New York-style ‘pollinator park’ have been revealed as part of a project to turn a tourist hotspot into a worldwide attraction.

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The pubs we've lost to housing

The pubs we've lost to housing

26 May 2021

We take a look at the pubs in Kent who have called last orders for the final time to make room for houses.

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Sports bar replaces notorious nightclub

Sports bar replaces notorious nightclub

25 May 2021

A nightclub, which had its licence suspended after a murder nearby, has been transformed into a bar offering sports, games and brunch.

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Tourism chiefs braced for 'loss of billions' in 2021

Tourism chiefs braced for 'loss of billions' in 2021

25 May 2021

A meeting will take place today as the tourism industry prepares to count the enormous cost, for another year, of travel restrictions to the sector.

Food outlet eyes further expansion

Food outlet eyes further expansion

25 May 2021

The team behind two successful food halls in the county say they are pushing ahead with expansion plans.

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Aqua park makes splash landing at lakes

Aqua park makes splash landing at lakes

24 May 2021

A brand new water park will be opening at a popular lakeside attraction with a raft of inflatable obstacles and slides.

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Theme park opens Gangsta Granny: The Ride

Theme park opens Gangsta Granny: The Ride

24 May 2021

Take a look inside the World of David Walliams, including the new Gangsta Granny-themed ride, which have all opened at a theme park.

New pub opens and vows: 'We'll only employ women'

New pub opens and vows: 'We'll only employ women'

24 May 2021

A landlady is hoping to carve her place in the male-dominated micropub industry by only hiring females to work at the venue.

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Look inside UK's first Dickensian holiday let

Look inside UK's first Dickensian holiday let

23 May 2021

Would you have great expectations of a Victorian-themed holiday cottage? Take a peak inside...

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Rich List: Brothers sit on more cash than Beatle and JK Rowling

Rich List: Brothers sit on more cash than Beatle and JK Rowling

21 May 2021

The annual list of the richest people in the UK has revealed just how much Kent's biggest earners are worth.

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Time to celebrate apprentices' success

Time to celebrate apprentices' success

20 May 2021

A graduation ceremony for apprentices takes place later this year - and it has a new website to register your entry.

First look inside wildlife park's new restaurant

First look inside wildlife park's new restaurant

19 May 2021

A wildlife park has unveiled its new restaurant - designed by Victoria Aspinall.

Entrepreneurs get start-up loan offer

Entrepreneurs get start-up loan offer

19 May 2021

A government-backed loan programme is expecting a big demand from young entrepreneurs keen to start their own business.

KEiBA 2021: Enter your firm today!

KEiBA 2021: Enter your firm today!

19 May 2021

The region's most prestigious business awards are back for 2021 and nominations open today.

Town cinema's staff working for free

Town cinema's staff working for free

17 May 2021

An historic Kent cinema which relied on the goodwill of friends and family to survive through the pandemic has reopened its doors.

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Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

17 May 2021

Ashford's high street is buzzing with shoppers as restrictions on indoor dining are relaxed.

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Club lifts trophy and sponsorship deal

Club lifts trophy and sponsorship deal

17 May 2021

A long-standing partner has extended its sponsorship of an all-conquering cricket team.

Pub boss: 'We need to drop restrictions on June 21'

Pub boss: 'We need to drop restrictions on June 21'

17 May 2021

The chief of one of Kent's biggest pub chains welcomes today's easing of restrictions - but says sector needs social distancing lifted to make profit.

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Fears for historic village if homes built on pub car park

Fears for historic village if homes built on pub car park

16 May 2021

The “most historic and picturesque part” of a village will be spoiled if a brewery builds two houses in a pub car park, residents fear.

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Multi-billion-pound projects to provide update

Multi-billion-pound projects to provide update

14 May 2021

A free webinar later this month will see figures from some of the county's most ambitious projects provide an update.

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