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Historic pub reopens after £330,000 refurb
24 February 2020Major investment transforms a riverside pub, overseen by new landlord.
Pub landlord celebrates 30 years of pulling pints
24 February 2020The manager of a seafront pub has revealed how he's kept business going over the last three decades.
The best pubs on the market in Kent
23 February 2020The latest figures show pub ownership is on the rise after years of decline.
'I really had to pinch myself'
22 February 2020Sir Richard Branson was overwhelmed when he woke up on his company’s first-ever cruise ship, docked on the Kent coast.
'Prepare for more independent venues to close'
20 February 2020Post-Brexit visa rules could 'poison' Kent's live music scenes, according to venue owners.
Arcade plans for seaside pub
19 February 2020New owners of a seaside pub hope to convert into an arcade and fish and chip shop.
Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted
17 February 2020A branch of a popular chicken chain was shut for a "deep clean" after a rodent was spotted inside the restaurant.
Anger at McDonald's drive-through plan
17 February 2020Residents fear a new drive-through lane at a McDonald's will increase congestion, pollution, and littering.
Historic pub up for sale
17 February 2020The owners of a popular pub, the name of which is commonly mispronounced, are selling up after two years in charge.
Should holiday parks be open all year?
16 February 2020A Kent council is asking holiday park bosses if they would like to be open all year instead of the 10 months at present.
Legendary joke shop closing after 40 years
16 February 2020A much-loved novelty store which opened in the 70s is closing due to online retail pressure.
Talks delay huge town centre revamp
16 February 2020Construction of a massive development which includes a 14-storey block has yet to begin 12 months after being given the green light.
Stunning new home could woo tourists
15 February 2020A disused farm building is to be knocked down to make way for an eye-catching new building which will house a wine merchant.
Shop takes 'soul searching' decision to close
14 February 2020Poor sales have been blamed for a decision to close a farm shop connected to a restaurant.
Pool to be demolished for £26m centre
13 February 2020A popular but decaying leisure centre is to be knocked down and replaced by a six-lane swimming pool, new gym and exercise areas.
Heritage boss joins dockyard board
12 February 2020A leading figure in the heritage sector who is in charge of Historic England has joined the board of trustees of a major tourist attraction.
Tourism organisation scoops major national award
11 February 2020Another success for county's tourism champions at national industry awards.
Pool company rakes in awards
10 February 2020Following a successful night at a Europe-wide contest, a pool company received the highest number of awards at a British ceremony.
Charles Dickens's most famous characters created on the Isle of Sheppey
07 February 2020On Charles Dickens' birthday, a new exhibition says he owed the creation of Fagin and convict Magwitch to his time on the Isle of Sheppey.
Macknade to open new restaurant this month
07 February 2020A popular food retailer has revealed it will be launching its second site later this month.
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