Voting has opened for awards which celebrate the best in food and drink that the county has to offer - and anyone can vote for their favourites.

Bosses behind a new US diner are getting ready for a post-lockdown launch despite neighbours' complaints.

Lockdown could be the perfect time to try Veganuary. We give you the facts, advice and some ideas about where to try takeaway vegan food near you.

Secret Drinker - our undercover reporter - laments the lows of lockdown as Kent's pubs stay shut, but has discovered some new skills.

TV personality Gregg Wallace has hit out at 'food snobs' after revealing he was a regular at a Harvester in Kent.

A members only cocktail bar, live music and a record shop are among the ambitious plans for a former Pizza Express.

The boss of Britain's oldest brewer is offering his pubs to the government to be used as venues for the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Burger chain McDonald's says it will temporarily close its walk-in and dine-in branches in light of the start of the third national lockdown.

We may have missed out this year, but from festivals and foodie events to big music names and family fun, there's a bumper schedule in 2021.

It's a matter of time until you're back in your local, we promise. Until then spare a thought for those who have loved and lost their beloved pubs.

Highways bosses believe a bid to expand a McDonald's drive-thru will prevent queues from backing out onto a major road.

A new cocktail bar and coffee house has opened, despite Kent remaining under the toughest Covid-19 restrictions.

A Kent pub is a finalist in an award which saw 7,000 nominations.

Kent pubs are preparing for an al fresco future as landlords expect the public's desire for social distancing to continue well beyond the pandemic.

The owners of an award-winning pub are hoping to restore a village inn left empty by a former boss convicted of hoarding child sex abuse images.

A long-awaited Aldi supermarket has opened its doors to customers for the first time.

Over 60 sellers have come together to launch an online Christmas market, and hope it will encourage people to forgo Amazon and shop local instead.

A group of new recruits will patrol a district to ensure all businesses are following coronavirus guidelines.

Kent’s gin makers, who have tours and experiences for the future, plus plenty of tipples, to put on your list this Christmas. Here's what's on offer:

It's National Cake Day, so we're celebrating with a gooey, brownies recipe from the Hairy Bikers - and it's vegan too.