'Our country pub was rarely empty - but it's still impossible to carry on'
The latest operators of a country pub have returned the keys after two years saying combined pressures left them with no “sustainable alternative”.
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Two Beefeater pubs put up for sale ahead of closure
There is fresh hope for the future of two pubs set to close next month, after they were both put on the market.
Drainage firm fined thousands for keeping lorries on site despite enforcement notice
A drainage firm which was taken to court for keeping HGVs on site in breach of a notice, disrupting residents, has been ordered to pay a fine.
‘It’s completely bonkers’: Oyster company boss doubles down on criticism of ‘Nimbys’
The boss behind controversial plans to expand a seaside oyster shack onto a beach has doubled down on his criticism of objectors.
'If this were France, we'd have rioted': Restaurant boss backs calls to cut VAT
A restaurant boss has revealed the reality of trying to run a business while facing spiralling costs, as he backs calls to reduce VAT rates.
Virgin Trains granted boost to run rival Channel Tunnel service
Virgin Trains has taken a step closer to rivalling Eurostar and run services through the Channel Tunnel.
‘It’s been an absolute nightmare - you’ve killed the town’
Angry traders are demanding compensation from Southern Water after key routes to the town were cut off.
Huge border site faces uncertain future as custom checks to move elsewhere
Questions have been raised over the future of a huge border facility after the government announced customs checks will move elsewhere next year.
‘It was a eureka moment’: Pals rescue 100-year-old site from demolition
Two friends have rescued 100-year-old garages from being demolished - and opened a new business at the site.
Opening date for Kent’s newest Wagamama revealed
The opening date of a new Wagamama restaurant at a Kent shopping centre has been revealed, with 350 free meals being given away.
‘I’ve already transformed one Kent pub - now I’m taking on my second’
A father-of-two and former nurse who transformed his first pub in less than 10 months is now taking on a second venue.