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Gardens across Kent set to open their gates

03 March 2021
Gardens across Kent set to open their gates

The first step in easing restrictions when we can meet one person outside socially is coming. So we look at the Kent gardens you could visit together.

Open air cinema set for this summer

02 March 2021
Open air cinema set for this summer

A company is promising to bring socially distanced open air cinema screenings to two towns in the county later this summer.

Here's why we need National Pet Day

01 March 2021
Here's why we need National Pet Day

In the UK we love our pets - as a nation we spent almost £7m on them in 2019. Find out about National Pet Day and why we celebrate it.

Our one stop shop for animal lovers

01 March 2021
Our one stop shop for animal lovers

Potty about pets? We've launched a new site dedicated to news and advice on owning a pet and where you can share purrfect pictures.

On the trail of treasure in your town

01 March 2021
On the trail of treasure in your town

Treasure trails tick lots of lockdown boxes and are a way of getting to know your nearest town on foot. Find one in Kent near you here:

Sunset snaps courtesy of the Sahara

27 February 2021
Sunset snaps courtesy of the Sahara

The county has been enjoying some picturesque sunsets this week, and it's all thanks to dust that's arrived in Kent all the way from the Sahara.

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Heritage railway sets a date to steam back in

26 February 2021
Heritage railway sets a date to steam back in

One of the county's popular heritage railways has announced when it will reopen as a result of the Government's new roadmap.

Pub in the Park team announce drive-in festival

25 February 2021
Pub in the Park team announce drive-in festival

The team behind the popular Pub in the Park event have announced a drive-in festival to feature theatre, cinema, comedy and music alongside food.

Charles Darwin keepsake to go on show

24 February 2021
Charles Darwin keepsake to go on show

A keepsake box which was owned by Charles Darwin's daughters and donated to English Heritage, will go on show at his family home in Kent this year.

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An extra special blooming display for visitors

23 February 2021
An extra special blooming display for visitors

Thousands of extra tulips have been planted at a Kent castle after last year's display bloomed behind closed gates due to the first national lockdown.

Man who steered boat carrying asylum seekers jailed

20 February 2021
Man who steered boat carrying asylum seekers jailed

A man who steered a boat carrying 11 asylum seekers across the Channel to Kent becomes the ninth person this year to be jailed for the offence.

Burst water main closes road

20 February 2021
Burst water main closes road

A 12in water main sent water gushing across a road when it burst this morning.

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Fire in outbuilding overnight

20 February 2021
Fire in outbuilding overnight

Three fire crews fought a blaze in an outbuilding last night.

Behind the closed gates of Kent's attractions

19 February 2021
Behind the closed gates of Kent's attractions

Kent's venues should have been welcoming half term visitors, but instead stand empty in lockdown. We've had exclusive access to some of them.

See the behind-the-scenes lockdown castle project

18 February 2021
See the behind-the-scenes lockdown castle project

Enjoy an exclusive look at a specialist conservation project inside one of the county's castles which has been going on behind closed doors.

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The Kent scene that inspired The Secret Garden

17 February 2021
The Kent scene that inspired The Secret Garden

A new film adaptation of the novel The Secret Garden is out this week. Here's how you can see the garden that inspired it here in Kent.

Shepherd Neame marketing boss joins Visit Kent

16 February 2021
Shepherd Neame marketing boss joins Visit Kent

A woman who has worked for Bacardi, Pernod Ricard and now heads Shepherd Neame's marketing has joined the board of tourism firm Visit Kent.

Help house breeding birds across Kent

16 February 2021
Help house breeding birds across Kent

This half term, learn more about how you can help garden birds who are facing a housing shortage, as part of National Nestbox Week.

Change to support Kent food and drink producers

15 February 2021
Change to support Kent food and drink producers

People are being encouraged to think more about buying locally produced food and drink, helping to support Kent businesses with it, in a new campaign.

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Review of Malcolm & Marie on Netflix

15 February 2021
Review of Malcolm & Marie on Netflix

It only takes a minute to watch our review of the latest show streaming on Netflix, Malcolm & Marie. See it here:

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