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Leisure complex to close within weeks

Leisure complex to close within weeks

07 December 2018

A nightspot that's been hosting entertainment stars for decades could be bulldozed for houses.

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Why you might find a whale in your stocking

Why you might find a whale in your stocking

07 December 2018

Christmas gifts marking the visit of Benny the Beluga whale to Kent have been flying off the shelves.

Pub to sell pints for £2 to pull in punters

Pub to sell pints for £2 to pull in punters

06 December 2018

A pub owner hopes a year-round offer of cheaper pints can draw drinkers away from supermarket beer and bring them back to his joint.

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Kent Tourism Awards 2018: Winners revealed

Kent Tourism Awards 2018: Winners revealed

06 December 2018

County's top tourist attractions battled in out in a public vote for the big prizes.

Interim CEO leaves Kent

Interim CEO leaves Kent

04 December 2018

Ben Green has left the club with immediate effect, according to a statement released by the club.

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Staff to be left jobless for Christmas

Staff to be left jobless for Christmas

03 December 2018

An uncertain future faces staff at Saga this Christmas as the company has announced redundancies will be made - but the number is unclear.

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Taxman starts court proceedings on Ebbsfleet United

Taxman starts court proceedings on Ebbsfleet United

03 December 2018

The taxman has issued court proceedings against Ebbsfleet United over an unpaid bill.

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The restaurant where Mother Nature sets the menu

The restaurant where Mother Nature sets the menu

03 December 2018

A young chef is changing his menu every day at his new restaurant - because he grows all his own ingredients.

Shortage of budget accommodation in Kent

Shortage of budget accommodation in Kent

01 December 2018

Tourism generates £3.6 billion in the local economy but there is a desperate need for places for people to stay.

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Town centre brewery opening date set

Town centre brewery opening date set

30 November 2018

A Kent winemaker has revealed its state-of-the-art brewing and dining destination will open in March.

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Tourism chief secures meeting in Brexit resilience fund bid

Tourism chief secures meeting in Brexit resilience fund bid

30 November 2018

Government officials will discuss the Brexit resilience fund with tourism chiefs in the county.

Raising a glass to a limited edition gin

Raising a glass to a limited edition gin

30 November 2018

Rosehips, figs and pine needles are just some of the surprising ingredients going in to a limited edition gin being made in the county.

Taco Bell wants to come to Kent

Taco Bell wants to come to Kent

29 November 2018

Fast food giant Taco Bell has submitted an application to open a restaurant in the county.

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Cinema opening date finally revealed

Cinema opening date finally revealed

29 November 2018

Bosses have finally revealed when a six-screen cinema will open as part of a £75m leisure complex in a town centre.

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County's agencies unite to help boost Kent's growth

County's agencies unite to help boost Kent's growth

26 November 2018

Kent's inward investment agencies create informal forum to present united vision for the county.

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Tourism expert urges 'super DMO' approach amid continued funding cuts

Tourism expert urges 'super DMO' approach amid continued funding cuts

23 November 2018

Tourism chief says on-going cuts to local authorities will prompt a different approach for destination management organisations.

Hotel wins luxury category in top awards

Hotel wins luxury category in top awards

22 November 2018

Hotel has won a prestigious award from a magazine aimed at the wealthy

Condom found on floor at KFC

Condom found on floor at KFC

21 November 2018

A fast food chain has apologised after a diner made a grim discovery at one of its restaurants.

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Leading business summit confirms MPs will attend

Leading business summit confirms MPs will attend

21 November 2018

Strong line-up at the second business event of its kind to be held in the county.

Get on the food trail in Kent

Get on the food trail in Kent

17 November 2018

A series of Kent Food Trails have launched in the county celebrating some of the finest local produce and where to find it.

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