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Landlord calls time on historic military pub

Landlord calls time on historic military pub

A pub landlord is stepping back and retiring from the boozer he saved from closure but its future is in doubt as to whether it will be taken over.

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Turkish chain set to launch new Kent restaurant

Turkish chain set to launch new Kent restaurant

A new restaurant set to open before Christmas will "brighten up" a Kent town, bosses believe.

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Secret Drinker finds the Holy Grail at historic pub

Secret Drinker finds the Holy Grail at historic pub

Secret Drinker find the Holy Grail in a Kent village and finds out just how hard it is to make sure pubs not only survive but thrive.

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'I loved the novelty... but don't forget the blankets'

'I loved the novelty... but don't forget the blankets'

We review the return of the winter drive-in cinema at Bluewater which feature screenings starting with a "debatable" festive classic...

'We're not running the Ritz - it's a back-street pub'

'We're not running the Ritz - it's a back-street pub'

The new landlord of a pub set to reopen after two months shut says prices will be kept reasonable as people struggle amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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Award-winning cafe and gallery to open fourth branch

Award-winning cafe and gallery to open fourth branch

Fine-dining and a "wall of wine" will be on the menu at a new venue planned for a town centre.

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Kebab shops in running to be crowned UK's best

Kebab shops in running to be crowned UK's best

Eight Kent restaurants and takeaways are in the running to be crowned among the country's best kebab shops.

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Supermarkets launch price war with 19p Christmas veg offer

Supermarkets launch price war with 19p Christmas veg offer

Supermarkets are beginning to offer cut-price deals on essential Christmas vegetables as retailers battle to attract shoppers as food prices soar.

Brewery to take over beer and music cafe

Brewery to take over beer and music cafe

A popular live music venue is being taken over by a brewery as the current owners have decided to move on to other projects.

'Cost-of-living crisis is forcing us to sell up now'

'Cost-of-living crisis is forcing us to sell up now'

The owner of a popular cafe has decided to put it on the market as some business costs have doubled.

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Times and dates of Kent farmer’s markets this Christmas

Times and dates of Kent farmer’s markets this Christmas

Stock up for the big day with a trip to your local farmer’s market - we’ve got all the opening times and dates leading up to Christmas.

First look at town centre cafe with pink marble bar

First look at town centre cafe with pink marble bar

A new town centre cafe with a vibrant pink bar and grand chandeliers will open before Christmas, bosses have confirmed.

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Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

A luxury dessert restaurant serving cheesecakes, sundaes and croffles will open its first branch in the county on Saturday.

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Days left to use Second Class post as backlogs build

Days left to use Second Class post as backlogs build

Strike action by Royal Mail workers is reportedly leading to a backlog of deliveries with final Christmas posting dates now just days away.

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Supermarket recalls mince pies because they may contain plastic

Supermarket recalls mince pies because they may contain plastic

One of the UK's biggest retailers has been forced to recall three different varieties of mince pie over fears the food may contain pieces of plastic.

The pub where you get a personalised bar stool (after 12 years of boozing)

The pub where you get a personalised bar stool (after 12 years of boozing)

Secret Drinker mixes with the regulars at a budget food boozer where a pint and Cowboy Burger cost under a tenner

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'This hidden gem has some of the best food I've ever tasted'

'This hidden gem has some of the best food I've ever tasted'

Broccoli in a bun? Addictive cabbage? Steak in curry sauce? It may sound strange but our reviewer thinks he's found one of Kent's best restaurants.

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Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

A branch of a popular burger chain is set to expand with plans for a new restaurant in a former town centre bank.

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Where can I buy the cheapest Christmas dinner?

Where can I buy the cheapest Christmas dinner?

We compare the most affordable supermarkets to help you buy your Christmas Dinner on a budget.

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Race against time to save 300-year-old pub

Race against time to save 300-year-old pub

A community group has just weeks left to raise £300k to save a beloved historic village pub.

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