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New American diner opens in town centre

New American diner opens in town centre

14 February 2019

A new USA-themed restaurant opens in a town centre today - months after the owner was forced to close his mobile American Diner from the 1940s.

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Couple hope vape cafe plans won't go up in smoke

Couple hope vape cafe plans won't go up in smoke

13 February 2019

Permission is being sought to open a music and arts themed cafe and microbar in a vape shop.

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£250k on the table to kick-start forecourt revamp

£250k on the table to kick-start forecourt revamp

13 February 2019

A quarter-of-a-million-pound funding boost from a district council will kick-start the refurbishment of a town's forecourt - if approved.

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Holiday park firm to invest £1.4m into key sites

Holiday park firm to invest £1.4m into key sites

12 February 2019

Improvements will take place to improve sites ahead of the busy holiday season.

Hairdressers collecting sanitary products this Valentine's

Hairdressers collecting sanitary products this Valentine's

12 February 2019

A hairdressing salon is collecting sanitary products to help tackle period poverty this Valentine's Day.

Setback for theme park hotel

Setback for theme park hotel

11 February 2019

Ambitious plans for a new seafront hotel and rooftop bar as part of a £50m theme park redevelopment have failed to win the backing of council officers.

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New vision for landmark hotel

New vision for landmark hotel

10 February 2019

A businessman has taken over a landmark hotel following the bankruptcy of its directors.

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Rare painting of Mary Queen of Scots to go on display

Rare painting of Mary Queen of Scots to go on display

08 February 2019

A portrait of the most controversial monarch of the Tudor period will be unveiled to the public tomorrow.

Brexit 50 day countdown: Selep raps out warning

Brexit 50 day countdown: Selep raps out warning

07 February 2019

Fears many small firms have yet to take steps or are confused by impact of our departure from the EU.

Firms urged to act now on HMRC's latest Brexit guidance

Firms urged to act now on HMRC's latest Brexit guidance

07 February 2019

Business advisors urge firms in county not to ignore latest Brexit guidance notes.

Time to enter major new apprenticeship awards - but be quick, deadline is Friday, February 15

Time to enter major new apprenticeship awards - but be quick, deadline is Friday, February 15

07 February 2019

Major awards event has been set up to celebrate both apprentices and those organisations supporting them.

'Burnt roasties' post sparks social media row

'Burnt roasties' post sparks social media row

06 February 2019

A photo of burnt roast potatoes has sparked a social media spat after being posted by a displeased Toby Carvery customer.

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Plan for luxury holiday homes and sports complex thrown out

Plan for luxury holiday homes and sports complex thrown out

05 February 2019

Councillors have unanimously rejected plans to build a £125 million sports and leisure complex featuring 175 Cotswold-style holiday homes.

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Farmers' market saved from the brink

Farmers' market saved from the brink

04 February 2019

A popular farmers' market in the heart of a town centre has been saved from closure.

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Let Kent be your Valentine

Let Kent be your Valentine

04 February 2019

Kent has been named one of the Top 10 most romantic places in the country, in the run-up to Valentine's Day.

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Asian takeaway handed damning food hygiene rating

Asian takeaway handed damning food hygiene rating

04 February 2019

A takeaway has received a damning one-star rating after inspectors raised fears over how long ago food was prepared.

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Players break their silence as club fails to pay

Players break their silence as club fails to pay

01 February 2019

Ebbsfleet United's first-team squad has released an extraordinary statement about the club's financial problems.

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Business chief calls for more Brexit financial support

Business chief calls for more Brexit financial support

01 February 2019

Panel discussion saw Kent SMEs discuss preparations for the split with the EU at the end of March.

Pub named nation's top gastropub

Pub named nation's top gastropub

01 February 2019

A Michelin-starred restaurant is one of a number of Kent venues to feature on the foodie top 50 list.

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How to register for the Kent Big Weekend

How to register for the Kent Big Weekend

31 January 2019

You can now pre-register for a chance to win free tickets to some 130 Kent attractions as part of the annual Kent Big Weekend.

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