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"I can’t call it Jim’s Villas, it sounds a bit common"

"I can’t call it Jim’s Villas, it sounds a bit common"

17 December 2014

The man who founded the UK's largest holiday villa specialist talks about what made the Kent firm successful as it marks three decades in business.

Town's first micro-pub to open this week

Town's first micro-pub to open this week

15 December 2014

Faversham's long-awaited first miniature ale house will finally open its doors to the public on Thursday evening.

Spa granted longer hours

Spa granted longer hours

12 December 2014

A multi-million pound spa in Kent has been granted longer licensing hours by the council.

Cugley thrilled by CVA news

Cugley thrilled by CVA news

10 December 2014

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley has thanked the Invicta fans for helping to clear the club's debts ahead of schedule.

Look Who's coming

Look Who's coming

10 December 2014

Tourists heading to the proposed Paramount resort in Kent could find themselves on a Doctor Who rollercoaster or Little Britain water ride.

New lease of life for Charles Dickens' local?

New lease of life for Charles Dickens' local?

09 December 2014

The pub where Charles Dickens drew inspiration for his finely drawn characters could be restored to its former glory.

Town's only gay pub closes

Town's only gay pub closes

08 December 2014

A popular town centre venue has been closed less than two weeks after it was banned from playing music.

Restaurant plans will bring more choice for diners

Restaurant plans will bring more choice for diners

07 December 2014

Planning permission is being sought to build two new food outlets on the Eureka Leisure Park, in Ashford.

City gaol could become wedding venue

City gaol could become wedding venue

07 December 2014

Couples could get shackled to each other in an historic former gaol, which has been transformed into a bar, cafe and potential wedding venue.

Man behind Mr Monopoly maps Kent's micropubs

Man behind Mr Monopoly maps Kent's micropubs

07 December 2014

Famous London ad-man takes another foray into the county's pubs and breweries with his extensive new map.

Thousands attend opening of new nightclub

Thousands attend opening of new nightclub

07 December 2014

The manager of a new town centre club is delighted with the success of grand opening.

Couple take pub from drab to fab

Couple take pub from drab to fab

30 November 2014

The New Inn in Murston has been refurbished by keen new landlords.

US group swoops on Kent hotel

US group swoops on Kent hotel

26 November 2014

An American private equity firm has taken over a hotel chain, including a resort in the county, completing £1bn of sales for its previous owners.

Rotting mouse found in cafe

Rotting mouse found in cafe

25 November 2014

A cafe owner has been fined after a decomposing mouse was found in his kitchen and an 'active and widespread' infestation was discovered.

Pie, ale and music at new restaurant

Pie, ale and music at new restaurant

25 November 2014

Pie, ale and music has become a regular attraction at a new Sandwich restaurant called the Hop & Huffkin.

KCC to oppose new Gatwick runway

KCC to oppose new Gatwick runway

24 November 2014

Kent County Council has revealed it is intending to oppose proposals for a second runway at Gatwick.

Pub boss fined for noise

Pub boss fined for noise

24 November 2014

A landlord has been fined £2,500 for allowing loud music to blast out of his pub.

£100k pub toilets flushed with success

£100k pub toilets flushed with success

24 November 2014

Pub bosses are celebrating after their facilities were awarded a star rating in the Loo of the Year awards.

Popular pub to close

Popular pub to close

23 November 2014

The Lobster Pot in West Malling is set to close next weekend after struggling against noise restrictions.

Shepherd Neame escapes "damaging" pubs ruling

Shepherd Neame escapes "damaging" pubs ruling

20 November 2014

A controversial resolution which could close thousands of pubs across the country will NOT affect Sheps' boozers.

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