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Kent food so iconic it’s been given special protections in Japan

Kent food so iconic it’s been given special protections in Japan

A “world-famous” Kent food is so iconic it has been granted special protections in Japan.

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‘I try to use cash all the time - I’ve never liked cards’

‘I try to use cash all the time - I’ve never liked cards’

With the number of people using cash for their Christmas shopping rising, we asked Kent shoppers if they are ditching card payments.

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Inside tourist hotspot restaurant expanded using circus elephant carriage

Inside tourist hotspot restaurant expanded using circus elephant carriage

A train carriage once used to transport circus elephants has been added to a popular seafront restaurant.

‘Welcome to England, sponsored by McDonald’s’

‘Welcome to England, sponsored by McDonald’s’

Controversial plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru have been approved - despite fears the fast-food chain "will look like it's sponsoring England".

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How much your water bill is going up in Kent - with many set to pay £200 more

How much your water bill is going up in Kent - with many set to pay £200 more

Water bills will rise for everyone in Kent - and some residents will be paying £200 more in five years’ time.

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Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

The launch of a new major discount store in a town drew much excitement as hundreds queued to get inside and grab a “good bargain”.

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Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

Bosses at Ashford Designer Outlet say the centre is performing better than ever as it nears its 25th anniversary - but not everyone is happy.

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Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

A freight firm has joined a long list of businesses calling on the government to approve a controversial road and rail link between Kent and Essex.

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Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

The reopening of a Wimpy restaurant that has sat empty for more than a year has been delayed.

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‘End of an era’ as beloved cafe owner leaves after 50 years

‘End of an era’ as beloved cafe owner leaves after 50 years

A “one-of-a-kind” cafe owner is finally hanging up his apron and retiring after five decades at the stove.

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Brand’s first-ever physical branch opens after influx of new Bluewater stores

Brand’s first-ever physical branch opens after influx of new Bluewater stores

A luxury homeware brand has opened its first-ever bricks-and-mortar shop.

Accountacy firms acquired by fast-growing group

Accountacy firms acquired by fast-growing group

Two long-established accountancy firms in the county have become the latest additions to a growing professional services group.

Over-50s firm confirms multi-million pound deal

Over-50s firm confirms multi-million pound deal

One of the county’s biggest employers has struck a 20-year partnership deal to boost its offering.

‘It’s been a year since Zara shut but we still have a lot to offer’

‘It’s been a year since Zara shut but we still have a lot to offer’

Today marks a year since a high street favourite left a popular shopping centre, but bosses say customers are flocking in.

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New car showroom for Ford, Mazda and Kia at former John Lewis site

New car showroom for Ford, Mazda and Kia at former John Lewis site

A family firm with a long history has been helping spread festive cheer ahead of opening new car showrooms.

Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

A leisure centre is set to enjoy a £2.6m investment after a new 10-year contract was signed.

‘We want to bring Wimpy back to the high streets’

‘We want to bring Wimpy back to the high streets’

A fast-food chain is “harking back to its heritage” and welcoming customers back after a revamp at one of its most popular restaurants in the county.

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Plans submitted for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to football club’s facilities

Plans submitted for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to football club’s facilities

“Exciting” but “challenging” plans to upgrade a football club’s ageing stadium have been submitted following its promotion.

Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

A former pub-turned-restaurant which served customers for three decades is to be converted into a new veterniary practice.

Italian restaurant of almost 50 years sells at auction

Italian restaurant of almost 50 years sells at auction

A family-run Italian restaurant which has been open for almost five decades has been sold at auction.

Winemaker confirms new CEO

Winemaker confirms new CEO

One of the county’s leading winemakers has confirmed a new boss to take the company forward, as another senior director quits.

Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

Visitors are being lured back to a town this weekend after Storm Darragh forced a Christmas market and major festival to be scrapped.

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Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

A town centre unit which has been vacant for more than five years is to become a new Japanese-Korean and sushi restaurant.

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‘Just what the area needs - 250 new jobs’

‘Just what the area needs - 250 new jobs’

Plans to redevelop a former drinks factory site have been given the green light for a second time - and are set to create about 250 jobs.

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Bid for Kent’s first 24-hour Burger King

Bid for Kent’s first 24-hour Burger King

An international burger giant has unveiled plans for its first restaurant to serve food around the clock near one of Kent’s largest shopping centres.

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Defence giant lands £133m fighter pilot helmet contract

Defence giant lands £133m fighter pilot helmet contract

An aerospace company has won a multi-million-pound contract to further enhance its fighter pilot helmet technology.

Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

Fast-food chain to open first store in Kent

A bagel chain is set to move into the county’s largest shopping centre later this month.

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Haulage firm saved from the brink

Haulage firm saved from the brink

The man who created a major motors brand has rescued a haulage firm with a multi-million pound injection.

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Auction house scoops top national award

Auction house scoops top national award

A leading auctioneers - frequently seen on BBC TV’s Homes Under the Hammer - has been presented with a top industry award.

Electric HGVs to get power surge

Electric HGVs to get power surge

Kent is to become part of a major eHGV charging network which will stretch across Europe.

Recycling giant wins national recognition

Recycling giant wins national recognition

A fast-growing vehicle recycling firm has been presented with a national award for its efforts.

The Kent town centre where one in four shops is empty

The Kent town centre where one in four shops is empty

The number of vacant units in this high street paints a bleak picture - but we spoke to those fighting to transform the town’s fortunes.

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Kent company makes bronze sculptures for memorial park in Alabama

Kent company makes bronze sculptures for memorial park in Alabama

An innovative casting technique has won a Kent firm an industry award for helping bring an artist’s work to life.

Storms ‘devastate’ businesses at tourist attraction

Storms ‘devastate’ businesses at tourist attraction

Bosses of a seaside tourist attraction have pleaded with customers for backing after recent storms “devastated" small businesses.

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