A bakery chain has opened a second branch in Kent offering egg-less cakes and desserts that “cater for everyone”.

Two Indian takeaways and a caterer have been named among the bets in the country in this years curry awards.

A high street café is waving goodbye to its customers barely a year after opening.

The month-long festival will celebrate local businesses and Kentish produce with a packed programme of food-themed events.

The owner of a new tap room has urged people to get behind local businesses and help the town’s regeneration.

A new bar has got the green light to serve alcohol until midnight – despite claims the town already has “enough hooligans and drunken behaviour”.

Secret Drinker gets the chance ‘indulge his whims’ with the seaside luvvies perusing the cocktail menu at this hidden away bar.

From luscious green lawns to cosy corners in the shade, Kent is home to some brilliant pub gardens. Here’s our pick for this summer.

The search for a firefighter and professional swimmer who went missing after a charity swim in the English Channel has been called off.

A clutch of pubs across east Kent have been listed for sale in just seven days, with one going for a whopping £1.5m.

A winemaker based in Tenterden took on the king of Champagne, Moet, in a taste test, and won.

A pub which has been closed for the last three months hopes to become a ‘community hub’ after undergoing refurbishment under new owners.

A well-known Shepherd Neame pub has reopened with a new and experienced landlady.

A couple are launching the first Kent branch of a bubble tea cafe chain after leaving jobs in IT – and hope to open more across the county.

With huge sandwiches and low prices, it’s no surprise loyal customers keep coming back to this bakery – which you can’t even find on Tripadvisor.

The celebration of English wine returns, and plenty of Kent vineyards are set to showcase their best bottles throughout the week.

Hen parties, cheap pints and firefighters: Secret Drinker hits the town on Saturday night

A much-loved boozer will have an experienced set of hands behind the pumps as it is set to reopen with a new licensee.

A landmark town centre pub which was in need of some TLC will be reopening with new owners following a complete refurbishment.

A trader has won a bid to sell alcohol from his shack – despite fears it could turn a “family beach” into a "trendy London hotspot".