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Mexican cocktail and taco bar to open

Mexican cocktail and taco bar to open

A new Mexican restaurant is set to become the latest business to make the leap from seaside pop-up to permanent town-centre presence.

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Historic high street pub given new name in revamp

Historic high street pub given new name in revamp

A husband and wife who run Airbnbs have given a 15th century pub a makeover - and a new name too.

The ever-changing shopping street

The ever-changing shopping street

The town where traditional stores are being replaced by restaurants and fast-food outlets.

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Online business opens first High Street branch

Online business opens first High Street branch

An online candle and fragrance business is opening its first High Street store - one advantage being customers can smell its products before they buy.

The rarest 50p coins still in circulation

The rarest 50p coins still in circulation

As the last coins with the Queen's effigy on are released, it is worth checking purses and piggy banks for these rare 50p pieces still in circulation.

Secret Drinker almost rumbled by landlady at historic pub

Secret Drinker almost rumbled by landlady at historic pub

With immaculate toilets and fab food, Secret Drinker discovered a 'gem of a pub' - but almost had his cover blown!

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French wine bar to open in Kent's 'trendiest' neighbourhood

French wine bar to open in Kent's 'trendiest' neighbourhood

The owners of a popular seafront restaurant are launching a French-inspired wine bar in a neighbourhood crowned among the world's "trendiest".

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M2 vs M20: We find Kent’s best service station

M2 vs M20: We find Kent’s best service station

This week, we tasted the food, checked out the decor and tested the toilets to decide once and for all which of these motorway services is the best.

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The sweet bakery that's no tricks and all treats this Halloween

The sweet bakery that's no tricks and all treats this Halloween

Those with a sweet tooth can get ready for the spooky season with creepy cookies, scary sponges and blood-curdling brownies.

Two new shops fill empty units at Designer Outlet

Two new shops fill empty units at Designer Outlet

A women's activewear brand and a men's outlet are the latest to join a popular Kent shopping centre.

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Supermarket offers £2 weekly coupons to families

Supermarket offers £2 weekly coupons to families

One of Britain's biggest supermarkets is offering to give cash-strapped families £2 in coupons each week to buy more fruit and veg this winter.

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Dine out for less at Tenterdine food festival

Dine out for less at Tenterdine food festival

Food and drink businesses are offering exclusive discounts, culinary events and special menus for a limited time this October.

'Achingly pretty food and crab doughnuts to die for'

'Achingly pretty food and crab doughnuts to die for'

A Kent restaurant has bagged a rave review from one of the UK's top food critics for its "utterly delightful" dishes - despite the "chaotic" service.

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'Is this the only truly traditional pub left in the entire town?'

'Is this the only truly traditional pub left in the entire town?'

Secret Drinker heads behind the green door to find out if they really do laugh a lot.

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Supermarket launches £1 meal deal in cost of living plans to help over 60s

Supermarket launches £1 meal deal in cost of living plans to help over 60s

A £1 meal deal and a proposal to let hard-up groups use its cafes for free are among a supermarket's plans to help its older customers.

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Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

Shops are beginning to confirm Christmas opening hours as retailers prepare for customers to begin festive shopping earlier to spread the cost.

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The big red bus selling incredible breakfast everyone in Kent should try

The big red bus selling incredible breakfast everyone in Kent should try

With "mumbled eggs", sourdough toast and a proper cup of tea - our reviewer had a five-star veggie breakfast experience at this unusual cafe.

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Old town hall becomes 'classic British restaurant'

Old town hall becomes 'classic British restaurant'

A new restaurant is opening in a town's historic old town hall.

Nando's fills empty unit at Designer Outlet

Nando's fills empty unit at Designer Outlet

A Nando's restaurant has opened in a vacant outlet unit – a year after the chicken chain said it had no plans for the site.

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Primark announces important changes to all UK fitting rooms

Primark announces important changes to all UK fitting rooms

Primark says it will be making 'important changes' to its fitting rooms within weeks after feedback from customers about its unisex areas.

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