g.The East Kent Mercury’s pub of the year competition has got off to a flyer in the first two weeks of text votin

Almost 400 votes have now been counted. Posters are in pubs competing for the title so regulars should keep their eyes peeled for those and the text code. Next week’s Mercury will have the cutout entry form.

The competition was put together to give landlords and landladies the recognition they deserve, so show your support to your local and get VOTING.

To vote by text, text the word PUB followed by a space and then your pub's code to 81800.

Votes must be received by Wednesday March 3.