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Roadworks could force pub to shut

Roadworks could force pub to shut

10 December 2013

A frustrated pub landlord says long-running roadworks are killing his business.

Pizza boss to take over Saga

Pizza boss to take over Saga

09 December 2013

The former head honcho of Domino's Pizza is to become chief executive of Saga next year.

Fayreness Hotel £1.4 million upgrade

Fayreness Hotel £1.4 million upgrade

04 December 2013

Shepherd Neame is to spend £1.4 million redeveloping a hotel at one of the most picturesque spots on the Thanet coast, often used as a film location.

Shot at halting coffee giant moving into historic high street

Shot at halting coffee giant moving into historic high street

02 December 2013

Hundreds of people have signed a petition opposing plans for coffee giant Costa to open in Rochester.

Major cash boost for Dockyard project

Major cash boost for Dockyard project

29 November 2013

Chatham's Historic Dockyard has received a £4.53m Heritage Lottery Fund grant for its Command of the Oceans project and work is now set to start.

Kentish ingredients for new restaurant

Kentish ingredients for new restaurant

27 November 2013

A coastal hotel has formed a partnership with local producers for its new eating destination.

Saga to float on stock market

Saga to float on stock market

26 November 2013

Bosses at the over-50s holiday company confirmed it will be taken onto the stock exchange within the next two years.

Chip shop tenants named and shamed

Chip shop tenants named and shamed

22 November 2013

Owners of a company which ran a fish and chip shop have been unveiled as tax cheats by HMRC.

Big investment set for centuries-old hotel

Big investment set for centuries-old hotel

18 November 2013

Shepherd Neame will spend £100,000 renovating a building designed by the architect who built the Sheppey Dockyard.

Staff raise a glass to pub rescue

Staff raise a glass to pub rescue

18 November 2013

Three Kent bars have been bought from troubled firm Bramwell, saving dozens of jobs.

Famous faces favour Sheerness salon's hair extensions

Famous faces favour Sheerness salon's hair extensions

18 November 2013

Celebrities are raving about new hair extensions created by a Sheppey businesswoman.

And the show goes on…

And the show goes on…

15 November 2013

After laying dormant for a generation, the lights are turning back on at a Kent theatre, which is being redeveloped into restaurants, bars and flats.

'Sleep with my wife and I'll pay you thousands'

'Sleep with my wife and I'll pay you thousands'

15 November 2013

A George Clooney lookalike's spoken of an indecent proposal... when a husband offered him thousands to sleep with his wife!

Creating energy from used cooking oil

Creating energy from used cooking oil

13 November 2013

Businesses are being rewarded for their eco-friendly ethos, as part of the Sustainable Sheppey project.

Decision due on £1.9m job-creation contract

Decision due on £1.9m job-creation contract

12 November 2013

Companies have bid with Kent County Council for the lucrative role of inward investment agency, aimed at attracting companies to set up shop here.

Farming World equipment to be sold at auction

Farming World equipment to be sold at auction

11 November 2013

Vintage farming equipment, an indoor soft play unit and a marquee to go under the hammer after popular attraction closes its doors.

Travel firm sold to Kent rival

Travel firm sold to Kent rival

08 November 2013

The county's largest independent travel agency has bought another company offering the same service, after its owner decided to retire.

Ferry and rail vision unveiled for harbour

Ferry and rail vision unveiled for harbour

07 November 2013

Ambitious plans have been revealed to preserve a harbour railway and relaunch a ferry service from the port.

Restaurant sold after death of owner

Restaurant sold after death of owner

07 November 2013

The Hengist, in Aylesford, has been been sold at auction.

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside!

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside!

07 November 2013

The economic comeback of a seaside town is continuing thanks to a number of recent good news stories.

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