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Mushrooms instead of tampons among unusual supermarket swaps

Mushrooms instead of tampons among unusual supermarket swaps

Mushrooms instead of tampons and a frozen pizza for peaches are among the unusual substitutions customers ordering groceries online have been sent.

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Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

‘Cashless society just won't work!’

‘Cashless society just won't work!’

Sainsbury’s shoppers in Kent were among those hit by technical problems today, with the supermarket unable to take contactless payments.

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‘Madness in my decision to visit this deceptive boozer’

‘Madness in my decision to visit this deceptive boozer’

The Secret Drinker found a popular watering hole this week which allowed his companion to go full-on naturist.

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‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

As Bluewater prepares celebrations for its 25th anniversary we take a look at what’s changed at its iconic food court over the years.

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New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

It’s been confirmed that a new shop is opening in a shopping centre’s former Disney Store unit.

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

A new high street dessert chain has confirmed when it’ll begin to serve customers.

Nepalese restaurant reignites town’s ‘iconic’ fire station

Nepalese restaurant reignites town’s ‘iconic’ fire station

Professional chefs whose exotic dishes have attracted visitors from all over Kent have opened their latest venture under the railway arches.

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‘We’re spoiled for choice in Kent but this place will keep you coming back’

‘We’re spoiled for choice in Kent but this place will keep you coming back’

The food scene is thriving in Kent these days and our reviewer was blown away when he tried out one restaurant’s guest chef collaboration night.

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Landmark pub back open after shock Xmas closure

Landmark pub back open after shock Xmas closure

An Australian lorry driver turned publican has unveiled his plans to make a success of a troubled landmark pub.

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

VIP smoking areas, flock wallpaper and doggy menus: Is this the pub of the future?

Secret Drinker checks out a pub revamp where no expense has been spared

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Picture gallery: Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Picture gallery: Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Take a look at the winners who scooped top prizes at the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

‘The bar had a good vibe until a Dom Joly wannabe started hollering’

Secret Drinker chills in a boutique hotel bar with three mysterious Moretti drinkers and one extra loud punter

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McDonald’s reveals extra details ahead of new branch opening

McDonald’s reveals extra details ahead of new branch opening

The fast food chain has confirmed a number of details ahead of the opening of its new branch at a Kent shopping centre.

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Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

Kent’s top pub, restaurant, chef and food heroes revealed

The 12 winners of the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards have been named at a ceremony full of foodie favourites.

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‘We want to turn dingy pub into Kent's best sports bar'

‘We want to turn dingy pub into Kent's best sports bar'

A new team in charge of a pub once branded “dark and dingy” hope to turn it into Kent’s best sports bar.

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This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

Feeling hungry? We’ve got some of Kent’s most mouth-watering food festivals that are sure to whet your appetite this year.

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Last chance to get tickets for historic FA cup tie

Last chance to get tickets for historic FA cup tie

A football club which is set to play the biggest match in its history in just 48 hours has announced a number of tickets are suddenly up-for-grabs.

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Inside village pub after £500,000 refurb

Inside village pub after £500,000 refurb

A village pub has reopened after four weeks following a £500,000 refurbishment.

Tesco phone shop to shut due to low demand

Tesco phone shop to shut due to low demand

A phone shop inside a Tesco store is set to close, meaning customers will need to travel more than 10 miles to the nearest branch.

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