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Where to see spectacular snowdrops in Kent

Where to see spectacular snowdrops in Kent

14 January 2024

The stunning flowers will soon be springing up all over the county and we’ve got the best winter gardens to visit if you want to see them.

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Derelict building to be restored as new B&B

Derelict building to be restored as new B&B

30 December 2023

A derelict building is being restored once again as a bed and breakfast, assuaging local fears that the structure could be turned into flats.

Why the Garden of England is being ‘turned into checkerboard’ of solar panels

Why the Garden of England is being ‘turned into checkerboard’ of solar panels

12 December 2023

As more of the Kentish countryside is being covered in solar panels, why are so many farmers selling their land to developers?

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Own a stretch of land near the river

Own a stretch of land near the river

27 November 2023

Eighteen acres of open space close to the River Medway is being offered for sale at auction.

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Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

06 October 2023

Pictures show a filthy house caked in dirt and limescale before and after receiving its first deep clean in 20 years.

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Stunning photos of Kent’s autumn colours

Stunning photos of Kent’s autumn colours

12 September 2023

From breathtaking red and orange flowers to autumnal leaves on the trees, Kent’s gardens are set to look beautiful this season.

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‘Giraffe’ heads into historic castle

‘Giraffe’ heads into historic castle

03 September 2023

A ‘jungle’ has been created in the grounds of one of the county’s top tourist destinations.

Derelict pub destroyed in fire to be bulldozed for homes

Derelict pub destroyed in fire to be bulldozed for homes

31 August 2023

The charred husk of a former pub gutted by fire will be bulldozed to make way for homes.

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Derelict care home to become luxury seafront apartments

Derelict care home to become luxury seafront apartments

27 August 2023

A derelict former nursing home blighted by vandalism and squatters is being transformed into a “luxury seaside development”.

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Two Kent gardens open for the first time this summer

Two Kent gardens open for the first time this summer

17 August 2023

The gardens, which boast beautiful lakes, flower beds and meadows, will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme.

Acres of art and inspiration

Acres of art and inspiration

21 July 2023

Take a look at Kent’s stunning new garden sculpture trail

Garden centre boss: ‘Here’s how I know climate change is real...’

Garden centre boss: ‘Here’s how I know climate change is real...’

13 July 2023

With temperature records being broken across the world, we found out how climate change is being felt here in Kent.

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The secret log cabin home in the woods – that could be yours for £100k

The secret log cabin home in the woods – that could be yours for £100k

12 July 2023

A secluded woodland cabin is up for sale, offering a rare opportunity to live “off-grid”.

Kent town named one of best places to live by the sea in UK

Kent town named one of best places to live by the sea in UK

10 July 2023

A seaside town has again been named one of the best places to live along the coast for its “colourful streets” and “artsy projects”.

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World’s oldest bungalow for sale

World’s oldest bungalow for sale

09 July 2023

The world’s oldest bungalow has gone on the market with an eye-watering price tag.

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Kent zoo launches summer garden tours

Kent zoo launches summer garden tours

05 July 2023

The county’s largest wildlife park is opening its historic gardens to the public with a series of expert-led tours.

Stunning summer gardens to visit this July

Stunning summer gardens to visit this July

29 June 2023

From tropical havens to wildflower meadows, Kent is home to some truly breathtaking summer gardens. Here are our top picks for July.

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Too many homes? Kent has 4,000 more hectares of trees than 30 years ago

Too many homes? Kent has 4,000 more hectares of trees than 30 years ago

26 June 2023

Kent’s woodland areas have grown by 4,000 hectares in the past 30 years, but the fight must go on to protect and improve them.

The ‘lovely’ new-build dubbed ‘nice change from DFL-grey monstrosities'

The ‘lovely’ new-build dubbed ‘nice change from DFL-grey monstrosities'

25 June 2023

A new-build home by the sea has caught the attention of neighbours – for going against the grain of the “DFL-grey” modern look.

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Community fruit and veg patch planned for former village hall site

Community fruit and veg patch planned for former village hall site

24 June 2023

Plans to build a community garden, and possible a farm shop to sell the produce, have been put forward by residents.

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