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‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

It’s a super Saturday for Secret Drinker as he heads to a vibrant free house packed with punters

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‘It’s the end of an era’: Bar and town ‘institution’ changes name

‘It’s the end of an era’: Bar and town ‘institution’ changes name

Customers say it is the “end of an era” after the name of a bar was changed for the first time in almost five decades.

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We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

After the cold weather left our reporter desiring a delicious curry, we sent them to one of Kent’s best rated Nepalese eateries.

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Be the first to get tickets for the Kent County Show

Be the first to get tickets for the Kent County Show

We’re giving one lucky winner a VIP family ticket to next year’s Kent County Show – before they’ve even gone on sale!

Christmas market returns to cathedral after 200 years

Christmas market returns to cathedral after 200 years

A Christmas market which dates back more than 600 years is returning to the grounds of a Kent landmark for the first time since the 1800s.

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‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’

‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’

Meal deals and cheap beer - Secret Drinker calls in at a venue trying to cater to all tastes.

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We had lunch at Kent’s 1,000-year-old market

We had lunch at Kent’s 1,000-year-old market

Kent’s oldest market is still up and running after a millennium – but has it stood the test of time?

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Village pub undergoes ‘massive’ £120K transformation

Village pub undergoes ‘massive’ £120K transformation

A pub has undergone a complete transformation inside and out but says it’s done so while being “very mindful” of it environmental impact.

New Aldi store could be blocked as Lidl threatens council with legal action

New Aldi store could be blocked as Lidl threatens council with legal action

A legal threat from Lidl could scupper construction of a new Aldi store - even though the plans have already been green-lit.

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UK’s largest Spoons to become even bigger with £750k revamp

UK’s largest Spoons to become even bigger with £750k revamp

The UK’s biggest Wetherspoon pub is about to get even bigger as bosses announce a £750k expansion.

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Contractors clear controversial Aldi site as store set to open next year

Contractors clear controversial Aldi site as store set to open next year

Aerial images show the development of a divisive new Aldi supermarket ahead of its opening next year.

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Bar, bakery and cocktail bar open at shopping centre

Bar, bakery and cocktail bar open at shopping centre

Four new retailers offering food, drink and art are launching at a shopping centre.

Restaurant with views of bears to reopen for winter

Restaurant with views of bears to reopen for winter

The unique restaurant offers curry nights, Sunday roasts and views of two spectacled bears.

Let it shine: The pub with the golden glow

Let it shine: The pub with the golden glow

Secret Drinker revisits a pub that went from dark and dank to warm and welcoming.

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‘Pie and mash is not just food, it’s a culture’

‘Pie and mash is not just food, it’s a culture’

Pie shop owners have welcomed a move to get the traditional Cockney pie and mash the same protected status as the Cornish pasty.

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Haribo announces second Kent store

Haribo announces second Kent store

A confectionary giant has revealed plans to open its second sweet shop in the county.

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Kent vineyard named in world’s top 50

Kent vineyard named in world’s top 50

A Kent vineyard has been named best in the country - and has just made it into the world's top 50.

New pictures show progress of town’s fourth McDonald’s - as opening date revealed

New pictures show progress of town’s fourth McDonald’s - as opening date revealed

Aerial images show the progress of a town's fourth McDonald's as bosses reveal when the restaurant is set to open.

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Waterstones to return to closure-hit shopping centre before Christmas

Waterstones to return to closure-hit shopping centre before Christmas

Book chain Waterstones is to return to a closure-hit shopping centre - and is set to open before Christmas.

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Nominations are open for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Nominations are open for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Our awards are back to help showcase Kent and Medway’s thriving hospitality industry. Who will you nominate this year?

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