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Kent wine branded ‘better than Moet Champagne’ in taste battle

Kent wine branded ‘better than Moet Champagne’ in taste battle

A winemaker based in Tenterden took on the king of Champagne, Moet, in a taste test, and won.

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The best and safest sun creams you can buy this summer

The best and safest sun creams you can buy this summer

A £3 supermarket sun cream has come out as one of the strongest performers in the latest round of lotion lab tests – see the full list here.

Plans revealed for restaurant left empty for six months

Plans revealed for restaurant left empty for six months

A unit which used to be a fried chicken and waffles joint has received an application for change of use.

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Couple quit working in IT to run bubble tea cafe

Couple quit working in IT to run bubble tea cafe

A couple are launching the first Kent branch of a bubble tea cafe chain after leaving jobs in IT – and hope to open more across the county.

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‘I’ve visited some impressive looking Wetherspoon pubs, but this isn’t one of them’

‘I’ve visited some impressive looking Wetherspoon pubs, but this isn’t one of them’

Hen parties, cheap pints and firefighters: Secret Drinker hits the town on Saturday night

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Holland & Barrett at Bluewater undergoes revamp

Holland & Barrett at Bluewater undergoes revamp

The health and wellness retailer has unveiled a new look for one of its branches which was fitted using 100% recyclable materials.

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The hidden gem floating in the town centre

The hidden gem floating in the town centre

We sent our reporter along to check out a historic quirky cafe floating on a river.

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Well-known landlady takes over historic pub

Well-known landlady takes over historic pub

A much-loved boozer will have an experienced set of hands behind the pumps as it is set to reopen with a new licensee.

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Awards name the best pubs, hotels and businesses in Kent

Awards name the best pubs, hotels and businesses in Kent

The Muddy Stiletto awards have named the best small and independent businesses in the county from pubs to spas and even yoga studios.

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Major £200k revamp to bring pub ‘back to where it should be’

Major £200k revamp to bring pub ‘back to where it should be’

A landmark town centre pub which was in need of some TLC will be reopening with new owners following a complete refurbishment.

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‘While pizza is cheaper than fruit, we’ll be eating an ultra processed diet till we die’

‘While pizza is cheaper than fruit, we’ll be eating an ultra processed diet till we die’

High prices, a post-Brexit food economy and the importance we place on good food leave us reliant on an ultra processed diet, suggests our columnist.

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New cafe opens in family-run store

New cafe opens in family-run store

A new ‘repurposed’ cafe has opened to the public, serving fresh homemade food.

17th century hotel goes on market for £1.9m

17th century hotel goes on market for £1.9m

A Grade II-listed hotel with 15 rooms has been put up for sale with its neighbouring fish and chip shop.

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La-di-da! Could this be Kent’s poshest pub?

La-di-da! Could this be Kent’s poshest pub?

Straw boaters everywhere, a chocolate box setting and Neck Oil at £6.90 a pint – Secret Drinker strikes it rich.

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Shoppers asked to use ‘sniff test’ as supermarket bins milk dates

Shoppers asked to use ‘sniff test’ as supermarket bins milk dates

Shoppers are being encouraged to ‘sniff’ milk to see if it’s sour after a retailer removed all use by dates from its cartons.

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Pub shut since lockdown finally reopens after £150k refurb

Pub shut since lockdown finally reopens after £150k refurb

A popular pub forced to close during the Covid pandemic has reopened after a £150,000 revamp.

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Owner of cafe loved by cyclists and walkers to launch new branch

Owner of cafe loved by cyclists and walkers to launch new branch

The owner of a popular cafe loved by cyclists and walkers is set to launch a much bigger branch in the coming weeks.

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New look pub reopens following three-year closure

New look pub reopens following three-year closure

A pub has reopened under new management three years after closing its doors due to the pandemic.

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Tired of the ham and pineapple pizza debate? Try Spam and pineapple instead...

Tired of the ham and pineapple pizza debate? Try Spam and pineapple instead...

We tried pizza by the slice for this week’s Eat My Words review, and discovered it might be the way forward.

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‘Straight from another planet’: Secret Drinker at Kent’s most remarkable pub

‘Straight from another planet’: Secret Drinker at Kent’s most remarkable pub

Why visit a bog standard boozer when you can enjoy a pint (or a homemade rabbit burger) in a weird and wonderful pub?

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