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Online shopping is getting stricter from today and here's why

Online shopping is getting stricter from today and here's why

Online shoppers face more identity checks, that will see payments blocked if they can't be completed, as new anti-fraud transaction rules come in.

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Greggs reveals plans for second store in town

Greggs reveals plans for second store in town

Bakery chain Greggs is planning to open a second store in a town, filling an empty Carphone Warehouse unit on a retail park.

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Former nightclub reopens as sports bar after £400k refurb

Former nightclub reopens as sports bar after £400k refurb

A new sports bar has opened in a former town centre nightclub following a £400,000 revamp.

Shoppers can donate supermarket loyalty points instead of cash to Ukraine

Shoppers can donate supermarket loyalty points instead of cash to Ukraine

Sainsbury's is inviting Nectar card holders to donate points to its Ukraine appeal in place of cash, as the cost of living squeeze tightens.

BrewDog to open first Kent bar this year

BrewDog to open first Kent bar this year

International chain BrewDog has revealed it is to open its first-ever Kent bar later this year as it looks to become the 'world's leading beer brand'.

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The Co-op shops in Kent now ditching carrier bags

The Co-op shops in Kent now ditching carrier bags

Thirteen Southern Co-operative stores in Kent say they are now ready to stop selling carrier bags as final stocks of plastic carriers are used up.

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Taco Bell set to open high street restaurant

Taco Bell set to open high street restaurant

Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell is planning to open a new high street restaurant in Kent - just 1.5 miles away from another of its planned stores.

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Asda latest to remove Russian products

Asda latest to remove Russian products

Supermarkets and department stores are ditching products which have connections with Russia as companies attempt to show their support for Ukraine.

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Sitting pretty - but is it really 'the best pub you’ll find for miles'?

Sitting pretty - but is it really 'the best pub you’ll find for miles'?

Secret Drinker lands the best seat in the house as he sets out to unearth a hidden gem.

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Five Guys opening new restaurant

Five Guys opening new restaurant

Burger chain Five Guys is set to add to its portfolio of Kent locations when it opens a new store.

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The Latin-inspired gem which knocks spots off Taco Bell

The Latin-inspired gem which knocks spots off Taco Bell

With fast food chain Taco Bell set to open its latest Kent restaurant, we popped to a nearby food hut to see how it compared to its global rival...

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Royal Mint releases Dame Vera Lynn coin

Royal Mint releases Dame Vera Lynn coin

A £2 coin marking the life of Dame Vera Lynn is being launched today by The Royal Mint.

'The whole bar is firmly locked in the middle of last century'

'The whole bar is firmly locked in the middle of last century'

Old skool charm or Acorn Antiques? Secret Drinker takes a step back in time.

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'I've never felt like a king at a kebab house before'

'I've never felt like a king at a kebab house before'

We sent our reviewer to Kent's hottest new Turkish restaurant, already getting rave reviews, and he was not disappointed.

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Supermarkets recall foods over salmonella fears

Supermarkets recall foods over salmonella fears

Two supermarkets are recalling food items over fears they contain salmonella while there is also a warning about medicated infant formula milk too.

Five flipping great places to eat this Pancake Day

Five flipping great places to eat this Pancake Day

Looking to treat yourself on March 1 for Pancake Day? We’ve five of the best places to check out if you can’t be bothered to FIY (flip it yourself).

Third generation landlord takes over pub

Third generation landlord takes over pub

A husband and wife team are preparing to open their first pub, following in the footsteps of two previous generations of their family.

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'The language from the bar was even fruitier than the ciders'

'The language from the bar was even fruitier than the ciders'

Secret Drinker gets left in 'no man's land' as he visits one of Greene King's family-friendly Hungry Horse pubs.

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'If it's good enough for Bill Bailey it's good enough for me'

'If it's good enough for Bill Bailey it's good enough for me'

We sent our reviewer out to see if it is the food that keeps on attracting TV crews to an unassuming roadside café.

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Village pub scoops Michelin star

Village pub scoops Michelin star

A Kent restaurant has scooped its first Michelin star just 10 months after it was reopened by new owners.

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