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Luxury hotel's new £200k outdoor wedding venue
14 May 2021Owners of a luxury hotel have splashed out £200k turning their outdoor space into a wedding venue as couples opt for al fresco ceremonies.
Cheers! Pub giant to hire 300 new staff
13 May 2021One of the county's best known pub chains is hiring hundreds of new staff as the remainder of its pubs and hotels prepare to reopen.
Staycations to boost county's coffers by £590m
13 May 2021The county is bracing itself for hundreds of thousands of visitors as holiday-makers opt for a staycation this year.
Have your say on town's economic growth
13 May 2021A local authority wants to hear feedback on its plans to grow the local economy.
Experts to debate performance of economy
13 May 2021A free event will feature a host of big names from the county as they debate the latest economic outcomes.
Could recovery be slower than expected?
12 May 2021The latest GDP figures reveal a bounce back after a drop between January and March - but one expert warns recovery could be slower than hoped.
Town centre firms get extra support
12 May 2021A council-backed scheme will offer free advice to help firms bounce back after the pandemic.
Taste of Kent Awards 2021: Winners revealed
12 May 2021During a virtual live ceremony on Tuesday night, the winners of this year's Taste of Kent Awards were unveiled.
Landlord's bid for outdoor bar rejected
11 May 2021A pub landlord has had his bid for an outdoor bar denied following a number of complaints about noise and parking.
Soundbites session feature top academics
11 May 2021Business insight will be on offer as a series of webinars take place online, with the first taking place next month.
Paddle boarding business opens on unexplored stretch of river
11 May 2021A new paddle boarding community designed to bring physical and mental health benefits to those looking to learn a new skill has arrived in Kent.
Festival cancelled for second successive year
07 May 2021Plans for the Maidstone River Festival have sunk for the second year in a row due to the pandemic.
Plan to rebuild our economy after Covid
07 May 2021After the twin shocks of Brexit and the pandemic, the South East Local Enterprise Partnership has unveiled its plans to help the recovery.
Duo take over village pub
07 May 2021A husband-and-wife team have switched pubs with plans to serve up success.
530-bed student flats block to become summer hotel
05 May 2021One of Kent's biggest student complexes has been accused of 'undercutting' local hotels after winning a bid to offer its rooms to summer guests.
Name chosen for new £467k food hall
04 May 2021The name for a town's newest dining destination has been chosen following a public vote.
Adventure golf course to open in town centre
04 May 2021An adventure golf course is set to open in the same building as an escape room.
New Travelodge to open 'in time for summer'
04 May 2021A new hotel is set to open bringing 20 new jobs in time for an expected surge in staycations this summer.
KEiBA 2021: Entries for top awards open this month
04 May 2021The region's most prestigious business awards will return for 2021 - here's all the details you need to get your entry ready.
Holiday park splashes out £1m for 'staycation summer'
02 May 2021A holiday park has invested £1m to prepare for a boost in visitors predicted when coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted this summer.
