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New town centre bar on fire

New town centre bar on fire

13 August 2014

A bar that only opened three months ago caught fire in a town centre this morning.

Saga acquires online travel firm

Saga acquires online travel firm

13 August 2014

The over-50s holiday and insurance giant has taken a majority shareholding of a company specialising in luxury breaks to the UAE, Far East and Europe.

Hop Farm founder claims legal action is ‘vindictive’

Hop Farm founder claims legal action is ‘vindictive’

10 August 2014

Hop Farm Festival founder labels music licensing company that won legal action against him, stopping him from playing live music, "vindictive".

A gateway to smoking or a breath of fresh air?

A gateway to smoking or a breath of fresh air?

08 August 2014

Vaping fans argue it’s a cleaner, cheaper alternative to smoking and a new combination café shop is hoping to convince Kent smokers to make the change

Never say diet with cafe's gut-busting breakfast

Never say diet with cafe's gut-busting breakfast

06 August 2014

A cafe is serving hungry customers an enormous 7,000 calorie breakfast, featuring almost 100 items (and a cup of tea).

Pub chain’s £1.5m plan for old courthouse

Pub chain’s £1.5m plan for old courthouse

06 August 2014

In a surprise move, JD Wetherspoon has announced it has bought one of the town's landmark buildings.

Father-and-son strip club owners apply for new licence

Father-and-son strip club owners apply for new licence

05 August 2014

The men behind a sex entertainment venue that sparked controversy when it first opened say their business should be allowed to continue.

Investment plans on track

Investment plans on track

01 August 2014

More than 100,000 people visit go-kart circuit Buckmore Park every year but plans with a motorsport legend could make the track a lot bigger.

Hop Farm festival founder's music ban

Hop Farm festival founder's music ban

31 July 2014

A well known Hop Farm Music Festival founder and promoter has been banned from playing live music by the High Court.

Council officials see red over pub's pink paint job

Council officials see red over pub's pink paint job

31 July 2014

The customers like it, but a landlord might have angered council bosses by painting his 15th century pub pink.

The day the music died...

The day the music died...

30 July 2014

A town centre nightclub has been banned from playing music - and faces huge fines if it stops being a song-free zone.

Norris joins Paramount project

Norris joins Paramount project

28 July 2014

The company aiming to build an entertainment resort in Kent have hired former transport minister Steven Norris to the board.

Hall or nothing

Hall or nothing

28 July 2014

The Kent County Show will rely on a new building to safeguard the future of the agricultural event – and that of the firms who rely on it.

Paramount plans' economic impact

Paramount plans' economic impact

28 July 2014

Potential for soaring house prices and big construction contracts have stirred enthusiasm for a proposed £2bn tourist attraction in Kent.

Banned river tour company back in business

Banned river tour company back in business

27 July 2014

A punting company suspended from holding river tours after a safety breach has been given its licence back - but boatmen are left counting the cost.

Company's new bid to take over Manston

Company's new bid to take over Manston

27 July 2014

A company that unsuccessfully sought to buy Manston Airport has announced a new plan to work with Thanet Council to take over the site.

Kent's seaside towns lose thousands of jobs

Kent's seaside towns lose thousands of jobs

22 July 2014

Most of the county's coastal resorts have seen their number of tourism workers fall over six years, according to new research.

First orders! New pub opens doors

First orders! New pub opens doors

22 July 2014

A new Wetherspoon pub has officially opened to customers today.

Pizza a no-go

Pizza a no-go

15 July 2014

A council is hoping to tackle its area's obesity crisis... by restricting takeaways' opening hours near schools.

New Wetherspoon pub will be food and family driven

New Wetherspoon pub will be food and family driven

14 July 2014

The managers of Sheppey's new Wetherspoon pub have got the keys and are preparing for the official launch next week.

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