The Kent Messenger was today given an exclusive first look at the restoration project going on inside The Hengist, in Aylesford.

A pub has changed its serving policy after receiving a complaint that a drinker celebrating a birthday downed 26 shots in one go.

A sassy entrepreneur has put an extra kick into the curry market with a range of chutneys, pastes, sauces and chilli jams made in an old apple store.

A new drinking spot will be opened in Sheerness after Swale council backed an application by Wetherspoon to set up in a former electrical shop.

Conifers were dug up and taken overnight after a chef spent days planting them outside a restaurant.

A huge gaping hole has been left in the back of a former theatre under renovation after a dramatic collapse last night.

Union representatives will be staging a protest today outside the Saga headquarters in Folkestone

Calls are growing for a freeze in beer duty in the Budget, as a report shows that 900,000 jobs depend on our beer and pubs - including 20,000 in Kent

Campaigners are calling for action on a derelict former seafront pub which they say is damaging tourism prospects in the town.

A prominent empty town centre building looks set to stay as it is for now.

The site of a popular cafe, which has been empty for four years, is to be given a new lease of life as a centre for prayer gatherings.

The King is coming to town ... in the shape of a specially themed bar dedicated to his memory.

A popular pub that was shut down because it was overrun with mice has now been allowed to re-open.

Hugh Morgan started life as a holiday rep on the Costa Brava - almost 50 years on, the Kent businessman has been honoured at the Globe Travel Awards.

A bar owner who defrauded taxpayers out of more than £50,000 in a credit card scam has avoided jail after a judge heard she had repaid the money.

Forget cutting equipment and wrecking balls... this is how the Turkish start to break up an ex P&O Pride of Calais ferry.

Industry leaders say construction firms should come together to bid for contracts at Paramount Park, with the project expected kick start this year.

After years of false starts and big ideas, things are finally looking up in a seaside town.

Former Virgin brand director plus Checkatrade.com founder announced as the key speakers at county's biggest business-to-business show.

A beer brewed in South Darenth has gone on sale in the Houses of Parliament.