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Vietnamese street-food chain to open at Bluewater

Vietnamese street-food chain to open at Bluewater

A restaurant chain serving “fresh and healthy” Vietnamese dishes is opening its second branch in the county.

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Morrisons store in Kent earmarked for closure

Morrisons store in Kent earmarked for closure

Morrisons has announced huge plans to cut 52 cafes, 17 stores and 18 market kitchens which include two sites in Kent.

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‘We’re not going to become a pub – it’ll be more like wine with your olives’

‘We’re not going to become a pub – it’ll be more like wine with your olives’

A town centre café is hoping customers will soon be able to enjoy a glass of wine as well as tea and coffee as it seeks to stand out from the crowd.

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‘It’s time to move on’: Upmarket menswear shop to leave town after 26 years

‘It’s time to move on’: Upmarket menswear shop to leave town after 26 years

A high-end fashion shop in the heart of a town’s multi-million-pound masterplan is relocating to a neighbouring “more of a destination” high street.

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Hugely popular roadside cafe undergoes 'massive' expansion

Hugely popular roadside cafe undergoes 'massive' expansion

A cafe dishing up one of Kent’s best full English breakfasts has undergone a “massive” expansion, with a new look and extra seating.

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Long-empty high street units to finally get new lease of life

Long-empty high street units to finally get new lease of life

Prominent empty high street shops are set to get a new lease of life as a sushi restaurant and bubble tearoom.

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Next reveals opening date for new store in long-empty Mothercare

Next reveals opening date for new store in long-empty Mothercare

Next has revealed the opening date of its huge new branch in a long-abandoned Mothercare superstore.

Third banking hub to open in Kent after big-name branch closures

Third banking hub to open in Kent after big-name branch closures

A banking hub which will serve thousands of people is set to open in a town after it lost its HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Pub giant warns of price hikes ahead

Pub giant warns of price hikes ahead

Shepherd Neame says it will be forced to up its prices to combat an additional £2.6m to its cost base due to a tax hike arriving on April 1.

Tourist attraction’s £28m boost to local economy

Tourist attraction’s £28m boost to local economy

A report looking at the economic impact of one of the county’s leading tourist attractions reveals the amount it contributes.

The Kent branches of Santander closing for good

The Kent branches of Santander closing for good

A leading bank has confirmed it will make major changes in Kent – with three branches closing and a further two going ‘counter-free’.

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‘It’s another kick in the teeth’

‘It’s another kick in the teeth’

A Kent farmer has slammed a government decision to press pause on new applications for a scheme which paid farmers to protect the environment.

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Cricket club signs major sponsorship deal

Cricket club signs major sponsorship deal

Fans will see a new name on Kent shirts when the County Championship gets under way next month.

Law firm lands top national award

Law firm lands top national award

A legal practice headquartered in the county has been named Law Firm of the Year at an awards ceremony.

‘It’ll be financially worse than Covid!’: The bombshell set to hit Kent businesses

‘It’ll be financially worse than Covid!’: The bombshell set to hit Kent businesses

Businesses braced for a punishing tax hike have laid bare the impact it could have on them – and how customers across Kent will also feel the pinch.

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Youth club secures ‘lifeline’ £50k donation after American businessman’s ‘hometown visit’

Youth club secures ‘lifeline’ £50k donation after American businessman’s ‘hometown visit’

A youth club at risk of closure due to funding cuts has been provided with a funding “lifeline” thanks to a generous donation from a former resident.

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'I start at 7.30am and close at midnight': A day in the life of a Kent pub landlord

'I start at 7.30am and close at midnight': A day in the life of a Kent pub landlord

A landlord has described the highs and lows of running an independent pub - from looking after locals to competing with Wetherspoon.

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Major fashion retailer to open new ‘concept store’ at Bluewater

Major fashion retailer to open new ‘concept store’ at Bluewater

Fashion chain New Look is set to relocate to a bigger unit at Kent’s biggest shopping centre.

New barbershop owner enjoys ‘challenge’ of cutting men’s hair

New barbershop owner enjoys ‘challenge’ of cutting men’s hair

After almost seven decades, a barber’s shop has relaunched with a female owner.

‘Let’s see where it takes me’: Firefighter with signwriting ‘dream’ to appear on BBC show

‘Let’s see where it takes me’: Firefighter with signwriting ‘dream’ to appear on BBC show

A firefighter looking for a change of pace is attempting to turn her craft hobby into a money-making business as part of an award winning TV show.

American chain to open first UK restaurant in Kent

American chain to open first UK restaurant in Kent

An American seafood chain is set to open its first UK location in the county this summer.

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Fifth firm and 40 jobs to move into £18m business park

Fifth firm and 40 jobs to move into £18m business park

A company is to move to an expanding business park following in the steps of national businesses.

‘I’m trying not to cry’: Baby boutique to shut after sudden parking hike

‘I’m trying not to cry’: Baby boutique to shut after sudden parking hike

The owners of a children’s clothing shop have decided to close after more than two decades of trading at a shopping centre.

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‘We desperately need more spaces’: Is this a farm shop to rival Clarkson’s?

‘We desperately need more spaces’: Is this a farm shop to rival Clarkson’s?

A Kent farm shop has become so popular it is experiencing challenges similar to those experienced by Jeremy Clarkson on his Amazon Prime show.

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‘I still have to pinch myself every day that I can come back to this’

‘I still have to pinch myself every day that I can come back to this’

The new owner of a cafe in an ex-coastguard station says she has to “pinch herself” at getting to work in such an amazing location.

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‘We will miss you all’: Newsagents bid emotional farewell to customers

‘We will miss you all’: Newsagents bid emotional farewell to customers

A family-run off licence which helped its customers through both happy and difficult times is closing up shop after nearly 40 years.

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Iconic brand to return to private ownership

Iconic brand to return to private ownership

Hornby has confirmed it plans to stop its shares being traded on the stock market as it continues its restructuring process.

Top Kent firm plans to create 150 jobs with major expansion

Top Kent firm plans to create 150 jobs with major expansion

A company named one of the best to work for in Britain has revealed plans to create 150 new jobs as it looks to build new facilities.

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Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

A restaurant boss is gearing up for an opening date as she aims to bring a “unique dining experience to Kent’s historic heart”.

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Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

New rides and prices have been confirmed for a seaside theme park - but there’s no sign yet of a return for its most famous rollercoaster.

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Winemaker votes to come off stock market

Winemaker votes to come off stock market

Shareholders in a leading winemaker have unanimously backed plans to come off the stock market and return to private ownership.

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