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The next big wine destination you’ve never heard of

The next big wine destination you’ve never heard of

Our reviewer went off the beaten track to try a new bar taking on the French at their own game - cheese and wine.

‘This town’s trendy new cafe is creating a real buzz’

‘This town’s trendy new cafe is creating a real buzz’

Our reporter sat down for brunch at a contemporary cafe that is bringing a medieval town into the 21st century.

Try this fragrant, fuss-free recipe from Britain's best-loved cook

Try this fragrant, fuss-free recipe from Britain's best-loved cook

Recipe of the Week: Mary Berry is celebrating turning 90 with a new collection of family dishes.

‘A pie connoisseur, the meat melted in the mouth as my missus tucked in’

‘A pie connoisseur, the meat melted in the mouth as my missus tucked in’

What does £20 get you for Sunday lunch? Secret Drinker finds out in a buzzy village boozer.

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‘Want a new Kent dining experience? We paid to cook our own meal!’

‘Want a new Kent dining experience? We paid to cook our own meal!’

We enjoyed cooking our own meal at this town centre restaurant - but will the concept catch on?

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Give this a go… Jamie Oliver’s golden cheese and jammy berries

Give this a go… Jamie Oliver’s golden cheese and jammy berries

Have a reset this autumn with Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook and Channel 4 show Eat Yourself Healthy.

‘Alpine bar’s cocktails hit new heights - but one major thing was missing’

‘Alpine bar’s cocktails hit new heights - but one major thing was missing’

Our reviewer headed to a seaside spot in 20-degree heat, but found herself in a mountain cabin surrounded by ski gear and blankets.

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A reinvented village pub throbbing with heart, soul and community charm

A reinvented village pub throbbing with heart, soul and community charm

Secret Drinker calls in at a historic local saved from the scrapheap by its regulars.

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Treat someone special with Edd Kimber’s chocolate fondant recipe

Treat someone special with Edd Kimber’s chocolate fondant recipe

Sometimes the old-fashioned recipes are the best – and you really can’t get any more retro than this dessert.

‘My first impression of the bar was disappointing and it quickly went downhill from there’

‘My first impression of the bar was disappointing and it quickly went downhill from there’

Secret Drinker calls in at a town centre drinking spot with a more chequered history than a chessboard

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Raise a stein: Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations are back

Raise a stein: Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations are back

Grab your lederhosen and get down to one of Kent’s Bavarian-inspired beer festivals this autumn.

Try this new Raymond Blanc dessert - it’s easier than it looks

Try this new Raymond Blanc dessert - it’s easier than it looks

The two-Michelin star TV chef argues, ‘this is the best cheesecake I have ever tasted’.
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Opening date revealed for new town centre Greek restaurant

Opening date revealed for new town centre Greek restaurant

The opening date for a new Greek restaurant has been revealed, set to fill a vacant unit in the heart of a town’s high street.

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‘This has to be the cutest bar I’ve stepped foot in - and the toilet’s another level’

‘This has to be the cutest bar I’ve stepped foot in - and the toilet’s another level’

Our reviewer stumbled upon a vintage-styled bar in an old bus ticket office, serving up cocktails with character.

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Secret Drinker cashes in at a former bank now offering cut-price booze

Secret Drinker cashes in at a former bank now offering cut-price booze

Instead of ATMs and queues, pizzas and cocktails are the new currency at this buzzing High Street pub.

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Much-loved country park set for cafe and visitor centre revamp

Much-loved country park set for cafe and visitor centre revamp

Plans are being drawn up to open a cafe at a much-loved country park in a bid to boost numbers to its visitor centre.

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Try this new Jamie Oliver recipe for a health kick this autumn

Try this new Jamie Oliver recipe for a health kick this autumn

The top TV chef is back with the new cookbook Eat Yourself Healthy and a Channel 4 TV show.

Much-loved restaurant on the market as sister site’s expansion begins

Much-loved restaurant on the market as sister site’s expansion begins

A beloved restaurant has hit the market, while its sister site eyes expansion.

‘It’s insulting’: Shoppers hit out at new outlet parking fees

‘It’s insulting’: Shoppers hit out at new outlet parking fees

Parking charges at a Kent shopping centre have been labelled “insulting” and “cheeky” after rising yet again.

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‘The cocktail bar looked just as rough and tatty as the rest of the pub’

‘The cocktail bar looked just as rough and tatty as the rest of the pub’

Secret Drinker heads to the bright lights of a town centre boozer that takes him back to his school days
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