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‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

Secret Drinker has an afternoon to forget at a revamped town centre corner pub

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‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

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Award-winning tea company opens Kent store

Award-winning tea company opens Kent store

An award-winning tea company has confirmed its new Kent store is officially open for business – with a new blend to commemorate the occasion.

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New restaurant takes over empty Chiquito

New restaurant takes over empty Chiquito

A new restaurant will be opening in a former eatery which has been empty for around a year.

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‘I was offered a pink Barbie Bomb, a dance or a huggle - I went with the huggle’

‘I was offered a pink Barbie Bomb, a dance or a huggle - I went with the huggle’

Secret Drinker’s quiet pint gets rudely interrupted in a tucked away town centre pub

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‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

A restaurant chain branded ‘better than Wetherspoons’ has confirmed an official opening date for a new town centre branch.

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Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

Renovations have begun inside a former Dorothy Perkins, as a swanky restaurant chain looks to move into the city centre spot.

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‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local

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‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

A pair of friends who began experimenting with making their own spirits have won gold for their gin at the first attempt.

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Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Plans to host an outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at a £115 million leisure development have been unveiled.

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New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

Aerial photos show significant progress has been made on a new supermarket but the retailer says it’s not ready to open as planned.

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Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Secret Drinker lets his dog take the lead as they head to a seaside haven for those on two legs and four

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Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

An Italian restaurant chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch in the county.

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Opening date revealed for new burrito chain store

Opening date revealed for new burrito chain store

A street food chain specialising in burritos is set to launch its third branch in the county.

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Wagamama reveals opening date for shopping centre restaurant

Wagamama reveals opening date for shopping centre restaurant

An award-winning food chain has announced when it will be opening its latest restaurant in the county.

'Our unique foodie event will put hotel back on the map'

'Our unique foodie event will put hotel back on the map'

Friends hope to put a hotel “back on the map” by hosting food nights in the disused restaurant with a different guest chef each month.

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Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants is to reopen later this year - delighting fast-food fans who feared the site would remain shut for good.

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‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

Is Spoons getting everything right or is the town centre competition just a bit naff? Secret Drinker finds out.

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Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

An outdoor cinema, which offers views over the English Channel, will return this summer and show new releases as well as fan favourites.

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Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Our reviewer went on the hunt for the best spot for Sunday lunch after a country ramble with his four-legged friend in tow.

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