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Restaurant now 'cockroach free'

Restaurant now 'cockroach free'

26 February 2020

Bosses of an eatery which was forced to shut because of a bug invasion insist their restaurant is now pest free.

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Historic pub reopens after £330,000 refurb

Historic pub reopens after £330,000 refurb

24 February 2020

Major investment transforms a riverside pub, overseen by new landlord.

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Pub landlord celebrates 30 years of pulling pints

Pub landlord celebrates 30 years of pulling pints

24 February 2020

The manager of a seafront pub has revealed how he's kept business going over the last three decades.

The best pubs on the market in Kent

The best pubs on the market in Kent

23 February 2020

The latest figures show pub ownership is on the rise after years of decline.

'I really had to pinch myself'

'I really had to pinch myself'

22 February 2020

Sir Richard Branson was overwhelmed when he woke up on his company’s first-ever cruise ship, docked on the Kent coast.

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'Prepare for more independent venues to close'

'Prepare for more independent venues to close'

20 February 2020

Post-Brexit visa rules could 'poison' Kent's live music scenes, according to venue owners.

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Arcade plans for seaside pub

Arcade plans for seaside pub

19 February 2020

New owners of a seaside pub hope to convert into an arcade and fish and chip shop.

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Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted

Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted

17 February 2020

A branch of a popular chicken chain was shut for a "deep clean" after a rodent was spotted inside the restaurant.

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Anger at McDonald's drive-through plan

Anger at McDonald's drive-through plan

17 February 2020

Residents fear a new drive-through lane at a McDonald's will increase congestion, pollution, and littering.

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Historic pub up for sale

Historic pub up for sale

17 February 2020

The owners of a popular pub, the name of which is commonly mispronounced, are selling up after two years in charge.

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Should holiday parks be open all year?

Should holiday parks be open all year?

16 February 2020

A Kent council is asking holiday park bosses if they would like to be open all year instead of the 10 months at present.

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Legendary joke shop closing after 40 years

Legendary joke shop closing after 40 years

16 February 2020

A much-loved novelty store which opened in the 70s is closing due to online retail pressure.

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Talks delay huge town centre revamp

Talks delay huge town centre revamp

16 February 2020

Construction of a massive development which includes a 14-storey block has yet to begin 12 months after being given the green light.

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Stunning new home could woo tourists

Stunning new home could woo tourists

15 February 2020

A disused farm building is to be knocked down to make way for an eye-catching new building which will house a wine merchant.

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Shop takes 'soul searching' decision to close

Shop takes 'soul searching' decision to close

14 February 2020

Poor sales have been blamed for a decision to close a farm shop connected to a restaurant.

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Pool to be demolished for £26m centre

Pool to be demolished for £26m centre

13 February 2020

A popular but decaying leisure centre is to be knocked down and replaced by a six-lane swimming pool, new gym and exercise areas.

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Heritage boss joins dockyard board

Heritage boss joins dockyard board

12 February 2020

A leading figure in the heritage sector who is in charge of Historic England has joined the board of trustees of a major tourist attraction.

Tourism organisation scoops major national award

Tourism organisation scoops major national award

11 February 2020

Another success for county's tourism champions at national industry awards.

Pool company rakes in awards

Pool company rakes in awards

10 February 2020

Following a successful night at a Europe-wide contest, a pool company received the highest number of awards at a British ceremony.

Charles Dickens's most famous characters created on the Isle of Sheppey

Charles Dickens's most famous characters created on the Isle of Sheppey

07 February 2020

On Charles Dickens' birthday, a new exhibition says he owed the creation of Fagin and convict Magwitch to his time on the Isle of Sheppey.

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