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A father and daughter who have never run a pub have vowed to revive a traditional inn previously branded “financially unviable”. Patrick McKenna and Jessica Pinder have taken over The New Stag near Ramsgate, formerly known as The Olive Tree at the White Stag. The previous landlord attempted to combat dwindling profits by overhauling the spot into an Italian restaurant to survive, however, they were forced to shut just four months later. But despite having never pulled pints before, Mr McKenna, 53, and Mrs Pinder, 29, hope to stand firm in the economic storm looming over the catering industry. …

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