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Festive castle attraction promises a sprinkling of snow

Festive castle attraction promises a sprinkling of snow

08 December 2021

A new 10-day festive attraction featuring a theatre, market, grotto and a specially-brewed ale opens this week, and promises a sprinkling of snow too.

Fierce competition for spot at new harbour complex

Fierce competition for spot at new harbour complex

08 December 2021

Demand has outstripped supply as more than 40 firms fight it out to snap up one of 15 units at a new complex in a town's harbour.

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'Our one-star food hygiene rating is unfair'

'Our one-star food hygiene rating is unfair'

03 December 2021

The owner of pizza takeaway with a dirty oven, fryer and fridge has voiced his frustration after being slapped with a one-star food hygiene rating.

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'The new manageress was soon pulling crystals from her bra'

'The new manageress was soon pulling crystals from her bra'

03 December 2021

Secret Drinker finds plenty of festive sparkle on his latest pub visit... but only after paying £1 to park.

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Abandoned pub to become Afro-Caribbean restaurant

Abandoned pub to become Afro-Caribbean restaurant

02 December 2021

An historic pub is being converted into an Afro-Caribbean restaurant amid a raft of changes in a town centre.

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A sack load of festive treats this weekend

A sack load of festive treats this weekend

01 December 2021

From markets with seasonal goodies to the arrival of Santa, there's some fabulously festive events on this weekend across Kent.

Christmas market and festival comes to town

Christmas market and festival comes to town

01 December 2021

A popular festive weekend event returns with street entertainment, carols and seasonal goodies on sale.

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Butcher credits daughter's TikTok videos for BBC food award

Butcher credits daughter's TikTok videos for BBC food award

30 November 2021

TikTok videos showcasing the behind-the-scenes works of artisan butcher Lizzy Douglas have helped towards her latest national award.

Win £100 gift card

Win £100 gift card

29 November 2021

We're giving our readers the chance to win £100 in a special competition, which celebrates the launch of our latest newsletter featuring Kent's pubs.

Sacre bleu! Secret Drinker's culinary calamity

Sacre bleu! Secret Drinker's culinary calamity

26 November 2021

The phone says France, but the food was anything but haute cuisine in Kent's closest pub to mainland Europe

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Restaurant named top in curry awards

Restaurant named top in curry awards

25 November 2021

The owner of an Indian restaurant named the best in Kent has been recognised with a lifetime achievement prize in a national award ceremony.

Time called on beer festival venue

Time called on beer festival venue

25 November 2021

Organisers of an ale festival need to search for a new venue after their usual one is put out of action for years.

Come on over... we're having a Wimpy

Come on over... we're having a Wimpy

25 November 2021

It had its heyday in the 70s and 80s but could food memories for the Bender in a Bun be rekindled by a visit to Wimpy for this week's Eat My Words?

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First look inside £5 million restaurant

First look inside £5 million restaurant

24 November 2021

A restaurant with a bistro, an oyster bar, and a pub is preparing to open after £5 million renovations.

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A magical family weekend in the West End

A magical family weekend in the West End

23 November 2021

From meeting Santa at Hamley's, to indulging in a Peter Rabbit afternoon tea, there are some things you can only do in the West End this Christmas.

'High-class' wine bar bid for long-empty restaurant

'High-class' wine bar bid for long-empty restaurant

23 November 2021

Plans have been uncorked to convert a former restaurant and garage in a into a 'high-class' wine bar in a village high street.

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Kent restaurant named UK's best takeaway

Kent restaurant named UK's best takeaway

22 November 2021

A Kent takeaway has been named the UK's best, despite only opening in lockdown.

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Secret Drinker and two slippery little customers

Secret Drinker and two slippery little customers

19 November 2021

The barmaid made me do it! Our undercover spy ends up well pickled on his latest pub visit.

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'We are 100% vegan'

'We are 100% vegan'

18 November 2021

Today sees a new style of coffee shop open in the County Town.

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Kent's Christmas tea parties

Kent's Christmas tea parties

17 November 2021

Ditch the cold festive fairs for a warm cup of tea and scones - the Christmas tea party is a new phenomenon taking over the county.

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