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Celebrated ice cream firm expands

Celebrated ice cream firm expands

A leading artisan ice cream firm, with a popular seaside outlet, is expanding its range.

‘My pub’s trade will drop again - it’s absolutely ridiculous’

‘My pub’s trade will drop again - it’s absolutely ridiculous’

A landlord whose business has been plagued by roadworks over the years says the decision to close the road again is ‘absolutely ridiculous’.

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Popular kebab house to be replaced by traditional chippy

Popular kebab house to be replaced by traditional chippy

A businessman is planning to launch a new fish and chips shop in his hometown following the closure of a kebab house.

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Food award finalists to be recognised at glittering ceremony

Food award finalists to be recognised at glittering ceremony

The nominated finalists will be recognised at the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 later this month.

Top chef praises two Kent restaurants

Top chef praises two Kent restaurants

Two Kent restaurants have been singled out as offering good cheap food in a nationwide survey of Michelin-starred chefs.

‘It’s like Wonka’s for cocktail lovers, but I blew my budget on Donald Trump’

‘It’s like Wonka’s for cocktail lovers, but I blew my budget on Donald Trump’

Theatrical drinks lure our reviewer to a medieval village this week, where cocktails are served in treasure chests, bird cages and telephone boxes.

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‘It’s the kind of pub where every man and his dog can feel welcome’

‘It’s the kind of pub where every man and his dog can feel welcome’

Secret Drinker follows in the footsteps of smugglers at a proper village pub that’s getting everything right.

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New plans for pub with troubled past

New plans for pub with troubled past

A pub with a troubled past is set to have a revamp after being taken over by new management.

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Work begins to replace long-empty Chiquito with new smokehouse

Work begins to replace long-empty Chiquito with new smokehouse

Scaffolding has been erected outside an empty unit as work begins on a new smokehouse due to open in the spring.

Haribo reveals opening date for second Kent store

Haribo reveals opening date for second Kent store

Confectionary giant Haribo has announced when it will be welcoming the first customers to its latest new store.

Supermarket signs new cocktail deal with supplier

Supermarket signs new cocktail deal with supplier

A drinks producer has signed a major new deal with a supermarket chain to deliver a new cocktail in a can.

8 new pubs and bars to visit in 2025

8 new pubs and bars to visit in 2025

From revived backstreet boozers to cosy lounges and cabaret bars, these are the new places to stop for a pint this year.

How remote countryside cafe became destination loved by stars and Instagrammers

How remote countryside cafe became destination loved by stars and Instagrammers

A family is celebrating 10 years at the helm of a popular cafe known for its breakfast stacks and brunch igloos.

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Planning victory for restaurant loved by Tom Kerridge

Planning victory for restaurant loved by Tom Kerridge

A bistro favoured by TV chef Tom Kerridge has been granted permission to continue using the space upstairs, after an impassioned plea from the owner.

Award-winning shop announces high street departure

Award-winning shop announces high street departure

An award-winning shop has confirmed it will leave one of Kent’s busiest high streets to focus on its flagship and online stores.

‘This pub’s a shrine to Liverpool FC - but I gave it a red card for its foul smell’

‘This pub’s a shrine to Liverpool FC - but I gave it a red card for its foul smell’

Secret Drinker was left seeing red after diving into a ‘dour’ town centre pub.

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Kent’s top-rated Chinese restaurants where you can celebrate the Lunar New Year

Kent’s top-rated Chinese restaurants where you can celebrate the Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake by tucking into Asian cuisine at these delicious Chinese restaurants.

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‘I’ve no idea how much it’s cost but I will reopen pub after 18 years’

‘I’ve no idea how much it’s cost but I will reopen pub after 18 years’

A 17th-century pub which was once decaying into ruins could finally reopen this year – 18 years after it closed.

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Cheers! We reveal your top three pubs in Kent

Cheers! We reveal your top three pubs in Kent

Our second batch of finalists for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 has been announced, including Pub of the Year.

Finalists revealed for Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025

Finalists revealed for Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025

We’re announcing the final three picks in each category of this year’s awards, as voted for by our KentOnline readers.

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