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Couple ‘buzzing’ to take on pub four months after sudden closure

Couple ‘buzzing’ to take on pub four months after sudden closure

17 July 2023

A couple taking on their second pub at a time when the industry is being crippled by the cost-of-living crisis say they are ready for the challenge.

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All-you-can-eat BBQ hits back over one-star review after food runs out

All-you-can-eat BBQ hits back over one-star review after food runs out

14 July 2023

A restaurant serving a “bottomless” barbecue has hit back at a one-star review, saying they cannot control “how much people eat”.

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Decision time for controversial Lidl plan

Decision time for controversial Lidl plan

13 July 2023

Plans for a new supermarket that have been opposed by a rival chain are to go before councillors next week.

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Restaurant closes just months after bugs found in kitchen

Restaurant closes just months after bugs found in kitchen

12 July 2023

A town centre restaurant has closed after cockroaches were found in its kitchen.

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Turkish restaurant shuts for makeover

Turkish restaurant shuts for makeover

07 July 2023

A town centre mezze bar has closed for refurbishment works.

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‘A visit to this tired pub could put you to sleep’

‘A visit to this tired pub could put you to sleep’

07 July 2023

There was a frosty welcome in store for the Secret Drinker when he ventured out to this “functional” village boozer.

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Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

06 July 2023

Our reporter headed to an independent burger joint serving up juicy patties with imaginative names to see if she too left feeling ‘smug’.

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Bar reopens after three years following £20k refurb

Bar reopens after three years following £20k refurb

05 July 2023

A nightspot which closed due to Covid has fully reopened with a renovated bar and cocktail menu.

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Pub is town’s first to win two AA Rosettes

Pub is town’s first to win two AA Rosettes

04 July 2023

A husband and wife are “exceptionally proud” after their pub was awarded two coveted AA Rosettes.

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What would you do with 8,000 teapots?

What would you do with 8,000 teapots?

04 July 2023

The owners of a quirky tourist attraction housing thousands of teapots have put it up for sale but aren’t sure what to do with the pots themselves.

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New bistro named after sunken war ship

New bistro named after sunken war ship

03 July 2023

A new eatery at a hotel near a beach has been named after a Second World War shipwreck.

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Supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over popular snacks

Supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over popular snacks

03 July 2023

A supermarket has raised the alarm over an ‘undeclared ingredient’ that has made its way into a popular range of its snacks by mistake.

Restaurant hit by arson attack to give first customers free pizza for a year

Restaurant hit by arson attack to give first customers free pizza for a year

02 July 2023

A pizza restaurant forced to close after a devastating fire is giving away free pizza to the first two customers as it prepares to reopen.

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Britain’s favourite pick’n’mix sweets revealed

Britain’s favourite pick’n’mix sweets revealed

30 June 2023

The sweets which we most prefer to add to our pick and mix pots have been revealed by Wilko and the results may surprise you...

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‘It calls itself a pub but feels more like a show home’

‘It calls itself a pub but feels more like a show home’

29 June 2023

Secret Drinker mixes it with the well-heeled clientele at a fancy pub manicured to within an inch of its life

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Fish and chip shop named one of the best in UK

Fish and chip shop named one of the best in UK

28 June 2023

A chippy has secured a spot on a prestigious food guide, and has been praised for its specialities as well as traditional cod suppers.

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‘Unfair’ vegan-only menus could see 75% of meals slashed

‘Unfair’ vegan-only menus could see 75% of meals slashed

28 June 2023

Students and staff have questioned the fairness of imposing a campus-wide meat ban that could see 75% of meals wiped off some menus.

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‘The area was missing a good cake shop’

‘The area was missing a good cake shop’

26 June 2023

A bakery chain has opened a second branch in Kent offering egg-less cakes and desserts that “cater for everyone”.

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Luvvies with handheld fluffy dogs were kissing each other on the cheek

Luvvies with handheld fluffy dogs were kissing each other on the cheek

23 June 2023

Secret Drinker gets the chance ‘indulge his whims’ with the seaside luvvies perusing the cocktail menu at this hidden away bar.

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Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

23 June 2023

From luscious green lawns to cosy corners in the shade, Kent is home to some brilliant pub gardens. Here’s our pick for this summer.

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