Bosses behind the controversial redevelopment of a former bingo hall say they will be able to issue an "exciting" update in early 2021. Ashford Borough Council (ABC) appointed 'specialist developer' Milligan in the summer to help build its ambitious Lower High Street scheme. Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/ … [Read more...]
Former cinema in Deal falling into disrepair says Deal campaign group Reopen the Regent
A former cinema is falling into serious decay with water seeping into it and collapsed roofing. That's the warning from a campaign group, which says pigeons have also invaded the disused Regent in Deal and addicts have been there taking drugs. Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/stop-the-rot-239213/ … [Read more...]
Dreamland in Margate sold by Thanet District Council to secure its long-term future
An iconic heritage theme park has been sold to help secure its long-term future. Ownership of Dreamland in Margate today transferred from Thanet District Council to the current lessee and operator of the park, Sands Heritage Limited (SHL). It marks completion of the sale of the much-loved, historic funfair, which this year celebrated its … [Read more...]
Cineworld expansion at Ashford continues to take shape despite closure of cinema
The 12-screen Cineworld at Ashford may be temporarily shut, but work on its long-awaited IMAX extension is continuing to progress. A tall structure is beginning to take shape on the Eureka Leisure Park site, with the upgrade already dwarfing the existing cinema. Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/ … [Read more...]
Kent’s first black-owned open-air cinema comes to Whatman Park, Maidstone
The county's first black-owned open-air cinema event is to be staged. Non-profit organisation Show Love Kent will present the screening at Whatman Park in Maidstone on Saturday, September 5, also featuring Afro Caribbean food and drink, as well as a live opening DJ playing R'n'B, Afrobeat and dancehall music from … [Read more...]
Cinemas in Kent struggle for survival as Disney moves Mulan to streaming service
An independent cinema in Kent has been forced to remain closed for foreseeable future, as a lack of new film releases threatens the survival of the industry. Owners of The Silver Screen, based in the Town Hall in Folkestone, made the difficult decision following Disney's move to forego cinemas and instead release the $200 million live-action … [Read more...]
