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We put Sheps' new luxury glamping pods to the test

We put Sheps' new luxury glamping pods to the test

18 December 2022

A traditional country pub looking to diversify post-pandemic has installed three luxury pods in its grounds. We sent a glamping cynic to try them out.

Kent's top takeaways - from the best curry to the highest-rated kebab

Kent's top takeaways - from the best curry to the highest-rated kebab

16 December 2022

Where can you get the county's best Chinese takeaway? Or Mexican? Or pizza? The answers are all here...

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Secret Drinker finds the Holy Grail at historic pub

Secret Drinker finds the Holy Grail at historic pub

16 December 2022

Secret Drinker find the Holy Grail in a Kent village and finds out just how hard it is to make sure pubs not only survive but thrive.

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Kaspa's set to open at outlet near rival chain

Kaspa's set to open at outlet near rival chain

15 December 2022

A popular desserts parlour chain is set to open a branch at a shopping centre next to a new Costa and near one of its biggest rival companies.

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Much-loved local brewery goes bust

Much-loved local brewery goes bust

15 December 2022

A cherished small-town brewery will be closing its doors after eight hoppy years supplying wacky beers, ales and ciders to Kent pubs.

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'Christmas dinner for £8.50? Why not!'

'Christmas dinner for £8.50? Why not!'

15 December 2022

For this week's Eat My Words, our reviewer tries to find a cheap and quick festive meal on her lunch break.

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Tired of turkey? Try our alternative Christmas dinners

Tired of turkey? Try our alternative Christmas dinners

14 December 2022

We tested out two alternative festive spreads for those wanting a break from tradition this year.

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Pizza giant latest to join retail park

Pizza giant latest to join retail park

14 December 2022

A pizza chain has opened at a retail park - making it the fourth new outlet to launch at the shopping centre in four months.

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Award-winning cafe and gallery to open fourth branch

Award-winning cafe and gallery to open fourth branch

14 December 2022

Fine-dining and a "wall of wine" will be on the menu at a new venue planned for a town centre.

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Two Kent restaurants named among UK's best

Two Kent restaurants named among UK's best

14 December 2022

A country pub and family-run restaurant have been named in a list of the 100 top eateries in the UK, based on customer reviews.

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Kebab shops in running to be crowned UK's best

Kebab shops in running to be crowned UK's best

13 December 2022

Eight Kent restaurants and takeaways are in the running to be crowned among the country's best kebab shops.

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Brewery to take over beer and music cafe

Brewery to take over beer and music cafe

13 December 2022

A popular live music venue is being taken over by a brewery as the current owners have decided to move on to other projects.

Luxury seafront hotel and rooftop bar opening date set

Luxury seafront hotel and rooftop bar opening date set

13 December 2022

A luxury 21-room hotel boasting a rooftop bar and two restaurants is set to open on the Kent seafront.

'Cost-of-living crisis is forcing us to sell up now'

'Cost-of-living crisis is forcing us to sell up now'

12 December 2022

The owner of a popular cafe has decided to put it on the market as some business costs have doubled.

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High street set to lose last remaining pub

High street set to lose last remaining pub

12 December 2022

Punters could soon see the last pub on their high street vanish as plans to convert the boozer into a café with flats are set for approval.

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Times and dates of Kent farmer’s markets this Christmas

Times and dates of Kent farmer’s markets this Christmas

12 December 2022

Stock up for the big day with a trip to your local farmer’s market - we’ve got all the opening times and dates leading up to Christmas.

First look at town centre cafe with pink marble bar

First look at town centre cafe with pink marble bar

11 December 2022

A new town centre cafe with a vibrant pink bar and grand chandeliers will open before Christmas, bosses have confirmed.

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Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

09 December 2022

A luxury dessert restaurant serving cheesecakes, sundaes and croffles will open its first branch in the county on Saturday.

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The pub where you get a personalised bar stool (after 12 years of boozing)

The pub where you get a personalised bar stool (after 12 years of boozing)

09 December 2022

Secret Drinker mixes with the regulars at a budget food boozer where a pint and Cowboy Burger cost under a tenner

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'This hidden gem has some of the best food I've ever tasted'

'This hidden gem has some of the best food I've ever tasted'

08 December 2022

Broccoli in a bun? Addictive cabbage? Steak in curry sauce? It may sound strange but our reviewer thinks he's found one of Kent's best restaurants.

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