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Vaccine saves Hazlitt Theatre - for now

Vaccine saves Hazlitt Theatre - for now

26 January 2021

Maidstone council has formerly reversed its decision to cancel its contract with a theatre management company, ending fears of closure.

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Kent restaurants in the Michelin Guide 2021

Kent restaurants in the Michelin Guide 2021

26 January 2021

Restaurants across the county have been recognised for the quality of their food; value, and for the first time, for their environmental passion.

Restaurant receives coveted Michelin star

Restaurant receives coveted Michelin star

26 January 2021

A Kent restaurant, which already has three AA Rosettes, has now been awarded a Michelin star.

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IoD appoints Kent branch chair

IoD appoints Kent branch chair

25 January 2021

There's a new face at the helm of the county's branch of a leading business organisation.

Anger over Kickstart scheme changes

Anger over Kickstart scheme changes

25 January 2021

The local gateway set up to deliver the government's latest job creation scheme is fuming after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced major changes.

Nando's set to open in summer as Pizza Hut closes

Nando's set to open in summer as Pizza Hut closes

25 January 2021

As one family friendly restaurant in Kent announces it is shutting permanently another sets its sight on a summer opening.

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Quarantine rules 'sound death knell for summer holidays'

Quarantine rules 'sound death knell for summer holidays'

25 January 2021

British holidaymakers returning from abroad will have to isolate for ten days at airport hotels as soon as they enter the country under new proposals.

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Plans to transform sites into micropub and live gig venue

Plans to transform sites into micropub and live gig venue

24 January 2021

Burgeoning publicans have revealed eye-catching plans to transform a vacant store into a tavern and open a live music venue in the centre of town.

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26-mile coastal path gets go ahead

26-mile coastal path gets go ahead

24 January 2021

Plans to open a 26-mile coastal path which will link two towns and connect to a 2,700-mile project have been given the go-ahead.

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Free service to help SMEs bounce back

Free service to help SMEs bounce back

22 January 2021

One of the county's leading business organisations has reignited a scheme to help SMEs plot a path to success during 2021.

Open for business: Kent takeaways to try

Open for business: Kent takeaways to try

22 January 2021

Restaurants in Kent may be closed, but they can still offer takeaways. In a new series, we look at how you can help them and highlight some near you.

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'No jab, no travel' says cruise ship giant

'No jab, no travel' says cruise ship giant

21 January 2021

A cruise ship operator says all passengers boarding its vessels must have had their jabs before travelling.

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Cross-Channel firm sees revenues plunge 24%

Cross-Channel firm sees revenues plunge 24%

21 January 2021

The impact of the pandemic and the travel restrictions has hit the bottom line of a leading cross-Channel operator.

Pub landlord swaps beer for 'blues and twos'

Pub landlord swaps beer for 'blues and twos'

21 January 2021

A micropub owner battling lockdown restrictions is now driving London ambulances to help the stretched service during the coronavirus pandemic.

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'We cannot afford to lose Eurostar'

'We cannot afford to lose Eurostar'

20 January 2021

The French and British governments have been called upon to consider a rescue package to help Eurostar.

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Theme park saga threatened by rare jumping spider

Theme park saga threatened by rare jumping spider

20 January 2021

Plans for a multi-billion pound theme park could face added hurdles as government planners review a formal application to protect the wildlife haven.

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Plans for water sports and inflatable park

Plans for water sports and inflatable park

20 January 2021

Plans to build an aquapark with an artificial lake for water sports have garnered support because of potential tourism benefits.

Theatre 'saved' after public outcry

Theatre 'saved' after public outcry

19 January 2021

A council U-turn on the future of a popular town centre theatre looks to have secured the venue's immediate future.

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Voting opens for Taste of Kent Awards

Voting opens for Taste of Kent Awards

19 January 2021

Voting has opened for awards which celebrate the best in food and drink that the county has to offer - and anyone can vote for their favourites.

Eurostar 'on the brink of collapse'

Eurostar 'on the brink of collapse'

18 January 2021

Eurostar could fold within months if it is not helped financially, the government has been warned.

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