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Winemakers scoop gold at leading international awards

Winemakers scoop gold at leading international awards

30 May 2019

Kent growers once again shine on the global stage at leading wine awards.

Vineyard raises a glass to healthy growth

Vineyard raises a glass to healthy growth

30 May 2019

Latest finance figures reveal sales growth across both wine and beer and plans for "substantial" investment

Multi-storey car park setback

Multi-storey car park setback

30 May 2019

A key part of a town's multi-million pound regeneration has been pushed back to the summer.

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Singer suing pub after 'being served' toxic drink

Singer suing pub after 'being served' toxic drink

30 May 2019

Bar staff have denied deliberately serving toxic fluid to a customer who claims it could have killed him.

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Young writers help mark castle's anniversary

Young writers help mark castle's anniversary

30 May 2019

The winners of a competition by Leeds Castle for its 900th anniversary celebrations this year are to be announced.

Village drinking hole named Best Pub in Kent

Village drinking hole named Best Pub in Kent

29 May 2019

A village pub dating back to the 15th century has been named as Kent's top tavern at a national awards ceremony.

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'European-style café bar' to open

'European-style café bar' to open

29 May 2019

A new place to eat and drink is set to open in a picturesque village after plans were given the green light by councillors.

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Plan to restore 'forgotten' castle

Plan to restore 'forgotten' castle

29 May 2019

One of Kent's most historical landmarks could be set to reopen after being shut for years.

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Pub set for £300k refurb

Pub set for £300k refurb

29 May 2019

A popular town-centre drinking spot has closed for an eight-week makeover that will see it double in size.

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Hotel closed amid rent dispute

Hotel closed amid rent dispute

28 May 2019

A hotel with a gym, spa, restaurant and bar has closed after a dispute between the tenant and landlord.

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Urban sports centre 'behind schedule'

Urban sports centre 'behind schedule'

28 May 2019

The development of a multi-storey urban sports park is behind schedule, due to the design of the cladding that will be used on the building.

McDonald's reopens after power cut

McDonald's reopens after power cut

28 May 2019

Hundreds of homes - and a McDonald's restaurant - have been left without electricity in a widespread power outage.

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39 pubs with 0-2 hygiene ratings

39 pubs with 0-2 hygiene ratings

27 May 2019

Here are a list of 39 pubs in Kent which have been given a hygiene rating of 0 or 1 or 2 from the Foods Standards Agency.

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Indoor climbing centre to open later this year

Indoor climbing centre to open later this year

27 May 2019

Plans to open an indoor climbing centre in a warehouse on an industrial estate have been given the green light.

'Total Wipeout' style aqua park opening tomorrow

'Total Wipeout' style aqua park opening tomorrow

24 May 2019

Here's everything you need to know about a new water park opening tomorrow.

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County's first apprentice 'graduation' ceremony to take place

County's first apprentice 'graduation' ceremony to take place

24 May 2019

Cathedral will host the event with hundreds expected to attend the event.

Jamie Oliver staff offered lifeline from Frankie and Benny's

Jamie Oliver staff offered lifeline from Frankie and Benny's

23 May 2019

Frankie and Benny's, the Italian American restaurant chain, is offering hope to all former employees of Jamie Oliver's restaurants.

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Why a bar owner has decided to create a laundrette

Why a bar owner has decided to create a laundrette

23 May 2019

A bar owner who has launched a laundrette in the style of a 1920s speakeasy club has taken an interesting approach to promoting it.

Food firm keeps tight-lipped over celebrity chef drama

Food firm keeps tight-lipped over celebrity chef drama

23 May 2019

A leading food wholesaler is refusing to comment on claims it had personal guarantees from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to supply his restaurant chain.

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Tributes paid to holiday park boss

Tributes paid to holiday park boss

22 May 2019

The funeral of a Sheppey holiday park boss who loved the Strawbs is being held today.

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