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Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown
22 February 2021A leading business figure in Kent has said jobs and businesses 'hang by a thread' despite the proposed lifting of restrictions over the coming months.
New bistro to open today despite lockdown
22 February 2021A new eatery is coming to a town centre, offering takeaway food, drink and cakes despite the pandemic.
Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'
22 February 2021The Chancellor is being called upon to help many firms who have struggled to survive as a result of not being able to access government support.
Cinema and restaurant complex taking shape 'at just the right time'
22 February 2021This year's scheduled launch of a much-anticipated £115 million leisure complex is hoped to come at the perfect time for the rebirth of the economy.
Is hope on the horizon for Dockside?
22 February 2021After several restaurants at Chatham Dockside were forced to close, we take a look at whether the area can sail out of the pandemic to new waters.
'Shipping container' hotel set to open this summer
21 February 2021A hotel chain has announced when it hopes to open a new 140-room site following a delay caused by Covid.
Behind the closed gates of Kent's attractions
19 February 2021Kent's venues should have been welcoming half term visitors, but instead stand empty in lockdown. We've had exclusive access to some of them.
Could you be a volunteer at The Open this summer?
18 February 2021Following exciting news that The 149th Open is definitely happening this July, a recruitment campaign has begun to find volunteers
Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover
17 February 2021An ambitious transformation of an 18th century pub from a tired drinker’s local to a modern and quirky inn will take place after lockdown.
The four Kent beaches in the UK's top 50
16 February 2021A survey of hundreds of Brits has ranked four Kent beaches in the UK's top 50.
Shepherd Neame marketing boss joins Visit Kent
16 February 2021A woman who has worked for Bacardi, Pernod Ricard and now heads Shepherd Neame's marketing has joined the board of tourism firm Visit Kent.
A birds-eye tour of The Historic Dockyard
15 February 2021Explore the stories of the Historic Dockyard's three warships like you've never seen them before - from the skies.
Pie and mash business defies coronavirus slump
14 February 2021An enterprise that began just before the first Covid-19 lockdown has survived a year on despite the pandemic's devastating impact on the economy.
GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll
12 February 2021The UK economy in 2020 took a huge blow with one leading business figure says there is 'little cheer' in figures released today.
Private school to restore pub to former glory
12 February 2021A historic village pub that has stood empty for 10 years is to be revamped by a prestigious private school.
Historic inn to be replaced by flats, cycle café and micropub
11 February 2021Plans to flatten a pub to make way for homes and flats look set to go ahead despite 'significant' concerns from police.
Digital agency in £10,000 giveaway
11 February 2021A digital marketing firm is offering £10,000 worth of its services to one lucky winner to help them bounce back after the lockdown.
Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet
11 February 2021Falling Covid cases have sparked calls for more restrictions to be lifted after schools reopen - including getting punters back in pubs by Easter.
Fans or no fans: The Open will still go ahead this summer
10 February 2021Plans are in place to hold The Open behind closed doors at Royal St George's this summer - if required.
Club catches sponsorship extension deal
10 February 2021A leading construction firm has extended its sponsorship deal with Kent Cricket.
