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The demise of Debenhams has left towns and retail parks across Kent with huge, depressingly empty units. But one of the former stores has now been filled by a brand-new bowling alley, promising a “thrilling game and everlasting memories”. On a warm autumn evening, we went along to give Hollywood Bowl at Westwood Cross, near Broadstairs, a try. With its curved entrance and impressive neon lights, the new venue lit up its corner of the shopping centre. It was the opening party and the place was buzzing. Moving from the quiet, dark street into the bustling, bright interior was quite a contrast. O…

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