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'People will skip Kent border to go to pub'
26 November 2020An MP believes people will jump Kent’s border to enjoy a pint or restaurant meal when the county is plunged into Tier 3.
'New tiers unfairly punish pubs'
25 November 2020Landlords have criticised the new tier system coming into force next week, saying it could disproportionately damage the hospitality industry.
Pub set for £50k transformation as new landlord moves in
23 November 2020A son is following in his father's footsteps after securing a tenancy on a well-known pub and launching a £50,000 refurbishment.
Kent music venue at risk of closure
22 November 2020The owners of a popular music venue are in a race against time to raise enough funds to prevent the cash-strapped business from closing.
Huge caravan park expansion plan amid staycation boom
22 November 2020A holiday park has applied to increase in size by more than a quarter as demand for staycation breaks soars.
Bluewater owners devalue portfolio by £1bn
20 November 2020The investment group which owns and manages Bluewater posted mammoth financial losses and has dropped the value of its portfolio.
Hotel, restaurant and pool plans revealed
19 November 2020An ultra modern restaurant, pool, bar and hotel complex made from shipping containers could be dropped onto land at Dover Marina.
Review: Experience an authentic taste of Nepal at home
18 November 2020Review: We tried out a recently-opened Nepalese restaurant, now delivering quality food to your door.
Will theatre be left without 'magic' and 'wonder' under cash-saving council plans?
18 November 2020Fears have been raised over what could be lost when a council seizes back control of a beloved theatre to save money amidst the pandemic.
Webinar to help boost 2021 trade
12 November 2020An online event takes place next month ahead of the second phase of a major, free, support programme for businesses.
Duo launch holiday lettings firm
10 November 2020Despite Covid challenges, a new holiday lettings firm specialising in Kent properties is now up and running.
Tourist sign campaigners must prove they have 200k visitors
10 November 2020Campaigners trying to get Highways England to agree to a brown tourism motorway sign have been told they must prove they have 200,000 visitors a year.
'Risk free' chance to cash-in on e-commerce boom
09 November 2020A digital marketing firm is offering a chance for firms in lockdown to boost sales online.
Marlowe receives £3million government grant
07 November 2020Kent's top theatre is celebrating after being awarded a government investment to help its survival.
Leaf Hotel becomes Holiday Inn
06 November 2020A hotelier's confidence in a port town prompted him to invest by revamping his venue and rebranding it as Holiday Inn with a Bella Italia
Online event to boost cross-Channel trade
06 November 2020SMEs in the county are encouraged to register for an online event to help fuel growth taking place next week.
Freight traffic 'back to pre-Covid levels'
05 November 2020A cross-Channel operator reports truck traffic is back in line with levels before the pandemic saw tourist numbers plummet.
County set to cash in on pandemic revolution
04 November 2020The Kent Property Market Report 2020 has been unveiled - and despite the challenges there's plenty of optimism for the county's growth.
'It's ludicrous and an absolute outrage'
03 November 2020The boss of one the country's biggest pub operators has been left outraged by the government's handling of the impending second lockdown.
'Devastating' impact of second lockdown on firms
02 November 2020A leading business figure has voiced fears over the lockdown - and the impact of Brexit in the new year.
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