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The 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes in Kent with 0-1 hygiene ratings
30 January 2019Find out the names of the 20 restaurants, bars and cafes in Kent which have been given a hygiene rating of zero or one by the Foods Standards Agency.
Plan for hotel and shops dropped
29 January 2019Plans to build an 80-bed hotel, shops and restaurants in a seaside town's car park have been scrapped.
Travelodge to open new hotel and vows ten more to come
24 January 2019Budget hotel chain reiterates its desire to dramatically increase its number of Kent outlets
Drinks ban to continue at Castle Concerts
23 January 2019A council plans to continue its “inconsistent” drinks ban at this year’s Castle Concerts - which many claim led to big losses last summer.
Patisserie Valerie falls into administration
22 January 2019The future of troubled cafe chain Patisserie Valerie is in doubt after it collapsed into administration, putting four shops in Kent at risk.
Historic watering hole to make way for new homes
22 January 2019A former pub that once served pints to Dambusters leader Guy Gibson is to be pulled down to make way for homes.
Hotel chain overwhelmed with job applications
22 January 2019More than 500 people have applied for jobs at a £5.5 million luxury boutique hotel due to open in May.
Cross-Channel operator reports record revenues for 2018
22 January 2019Increases across the board for tunnel operator as it prepares for Brexit.
Travel firm re-brands as part of restructure
22 January 2019Popular firm will change the name of two Kent outlets as part of a group-wide restructuring.
Pub chain in talks to open hotel
22 January 2019Wetherspoon officials have begun talks about opening a hotel above one of its seafront bars.
Wedding venue facing closure threat
21 January 2019A Victorian wedding venue is under threat as a council seeks to move staff into the building to save money.
Fears historic pub will lose its traditional charm after revamp
20 January 2019Customers fear a major refurbishment could spoil the traditional feel of a 259-year-old pub.
Pledge to clamp down on ‘reckless’ delivery riders
20 January 2019A crackdown on food delivery riders cycling recklessly through a city centre has been pledged by council chiefs.
Ex carpet shop to become gym
19 January 2019Plans for a 24-hour gym have been approved, despite numerous public objections.
Firing range expansion is finally on target
18 January 2019Plans to upgrade a firing range to Olympic standard can finally happen after a council gave the go-ahead.
Scaffolding put up outside travel agent that 'ruined' man's wedding
17 January 2019An angry customer has erected scaffolding outside a travel agents after claiming the holiday firm ruined his dream wedding on a Greek island.
Temporary theatre and cinema complex approved
17 January 2019Former industrial buildings will be transformed into a £650,000 food and performance destination - but only for five years.
Timelapse of progress on new skate park
17 January 2019A new timelapse video has been released showing last year's progress on a new highly-anticipated skate park.
Not behind you: Family waiting for £400 panto refund
15 January 2019Two sisters-in-law have been left waiting for a £400 refund after a Christmas panto was cancelled at the last minute.
Hundreds attend 2019's first major business event
14 January 2019Summit proves another successful event as hundreds of delegates attend.
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