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Hop Festival to crowdfund for first time ever

Hop Festival to crowdfund for first time ever

18 September 2015

Organisers of the town's biggest weekend of the year are looking for donations from the public.

West Ham owner sells lake

West Ham owner sells lake

16 September 2015

The co-chairman of West Ham United is to sell his stake in Kent’s largest reservoir weeks after a sailing club on the site was forced to close.

Race circuit's plan for modern overhaul

Race circuit's plan for modern overhaul

15 September 2015

Plans have been submitted for an overhaul at Lydden Hill Race Circuit including a VIP centre and new grandstands.

Plant firm to grow

Plant firm to grow

15 September 2015

A business which helps chefs grow ingredients in the kitchen has received nearly £270,000 after a crowdfunding venture.

Former pub to go under hammer at auction

Former pub to go under hammer at auction

13 September 2015

A former pub, which could be developed into a restaurant or home, is listed for auction this month.

Dr Abdulla: I'm here to stay

Dr Abdulla: I'm here to stay

10 September 2015

Ebbsfleet United’s Kuwaiti owner has rejected claims he will get bored and walk away from the club in a couple of years.

We'll drink to that!

We'll drink to that!

10 September 2015

Find out which quaint drinking hole has been named the Kent Pub of the Year - and one of the best in the UK - by the beer and drinks industry.

Dreamland has cost an extra £2m

Dreamland has cost an extra £2m

09 September 2015

Despite rising costs, council officers say a £2 million overspend will not affect tax payers.

New hotel and homes to be built

New hotel and homes to be built

08 September 2015

Plans for a 92-room hotel and 83 homes have been given the green light by councillors.

Village group fear pub closure will lead to housing

Village group fear pub closure will lead to housing

07 September 2015

A village community group fears for the future of a much-loved pub that will be boarded up by the end of the month.

Fake recruitment posters - 'locals ain’t good enough'

Fake recruitment posters - 'locals ain’t good enough'

04 September 2015

Offensive fake staff recruitment posters have left landlords mystified after several were pasted up near a popular pub.

“We’ve spent £40m already – we’ll spend another couple hundred soon"

“We’ve spent £40m already – we’ll spend another couple hundred soon"

02 September 2015

In an exclusive interview, Paramount resort's chairman says his team is ready to splash the cash once it submits a planning application this autumn.

Kent's top restaurants revealed

Kent's top restaurants revealed

02 September 2015

Reviews left on travel company website TripAdvisor reveal the 10 most popular restaurants in the county.

Cobnut-themed day welcomes chefs

Cobnut-themed day welcomes chefs

01 September 2015

A group of top chefs and suppliers from across the county gathered for a Cobnut-themed day of cookery demos.

Cross-Channel jobs saved

Cross-Channel jobs saved

01 September 2015

A deal has been made to save hundreds of MyFerryLink jobs which could put an end to industrial action in Calais.

Change of hands at town venue

Change of hands at town venue

31 August 2015

Almost three years after it reopened to the public, new owners are set to take over the running of a hotel and restaurant.

New management at race circuit

New management at race circuit

31 August 2015

F1 legend and Buckmore Park owner John Surtees has brought more motorsport pedigree to the Kent track after hiring a new joint-managing director.

Paramount chief calls for Crossrail link

Paramount chief calls for Crossrail link

27 August 2015

The chairman of the future Paramount resort has called for the new Crossrail line under London to be extended to a new garden city in Kent.

It's top notch grub in The Dog's House

It's top notch grub in The Dog's House

26 August 2015

Deal's newest restaurant - selling gourmet hot dogs - has opened its doors and the Mercury has gone to have a peek...

Festival firm goes into liquidation

Festival firm goes into liquidation

25 August 2015

The firm behind High Definition festival - axed just three weeks before it was due to go ahead - has now applied to go into liquidation.

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