A visa scheme goes live today which could help ease the recruitment crisis for hospitality businesses.

As town centres continue to flounder and try desperately to recover from the pandemic, an expert looks at the future of the county's high streets.

A prominent town centre unit has been filled by a Cyprus cafe offering a wide array of Mediterranean food and drinks.

A string of the county's politicians have seen how tourist attractions are responding to government guidance as part of annual visitor drive.

The new owners of one of Britain's most haunted pubs are determined to distance it from the spooky legends.

A businesswoman says the chronic lack of hospitality workers has forced her to close down a popular brasserie.

The first passenger cruise call has sailed into a Kent port - its first in 15 months and since before Covid-19 hit.

A planning application bid for a £2.5bn theme park proposal in Kent will continue to go ahead as planned after rivals questions its legality.

The operators of a popular river tour have had to abandon ship following a dispute over its mooring.

Restaurant owners in Kent say customer no shows are becoming such a problem they are thinking of introducing deposit schemes.

A group of three friends are hoping to raise enough money to buy a village pub and save it from being turned into a home.

Plans have been unveiled to create a new 'coastal destination' by adding more than 100 beach huts, a cafe and toilet block at a beach.

A council has issued threats to campervan and motorhome owners to stop parking at the seaside overnight.

Angry residents are demanding plans for a takeaway hub are snubbed amid concerns it will waft the smell of food into their homes and attract rats.

With a history spanning back to medieval times and being a founding Cinque Port, this harbour has earned itself a prestigious title.

A national chain has its sights set on opening a fast-food takeaway next door to England's oldest school.

As Cafe De Paris opens in a street already dominated by a French restaurant, its owner reveals it serves food from around the globe.

A leading pub operator in the county is installing 'stretch tents' at 30 of its outlets to expand outside capacity amid Covid concerns.

The owner of a pub ravaged by fire has pledged to rebuild it and stage an event for firefighters as the community rallies to its aid.

The owners of an 18th century property have applied to hold 30 weddings there a year.