Entertainment
Kent Life
DUNKIRK SPIRIT
May 2020 marks 80 years since Operation Dynamo and the anniversarty is being remembered on both sides of the Channel
6 min |
May 2020
Kent Life
In Dickens' footsteps
Childhood home to one of our most celebrated authors, with a riverside setting and ancient landmarks, here’s what to look out for when you can next visit Rochester
3 min |
May 2020
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A week in the life of Corona High School
Just like you, the government-mandated closure of schools has thrust us into a whole new world of educating our children at home. Here’s how we survived week one
5 min |
May 2020
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DOT'S LOT
She has been a mainstay of BBC soap EastEnders for 35 years, playing the much-loved character Dot Cotton, but June Brown says she’d rather be in Folkestone now than Walford
5 min |
May 2020
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Help Kent Buy Local
Kent’s independent businesses are working tirelessly to grow, produce, prepare, sell and deliver food and drink to the local community during the coronavirus crisis
3 min |
May 2020
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CRAFT WITH HEART
We talk to a hedgelayer, a blacksmith and a beekeeper about their work as artisan craftsmen and the satisfaction it brings them
6 min |
May 2020
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10 green shoots
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, here are 10 easy tips to follow in self-isolation that will transform your outlook
8 min |
May 2020
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10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT' Gravesend
This Thamesside town has some real surprises in store – including a huge Sikh temple and the resting place of a certain Native American princess
4 min |
May 2020
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10 Good Reasons To Visit Sheppey And Sittingbourne
Sheppey is one of Kent’s last wild landscapes, while Sittingbourne became a stop for pilgrims
4 min |
April 2020
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What, this old thing?
Kent Life looks at the environmental impact of the clothes we wear and why we need to be checking our shopping habits and wardrobes
5 min |
April 2020
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THE MUSIC MAN
Jools Holland, OBE, on his music, being a Deputy Lieutenant of Kent and why he loves Rochester
5 min |
April 2020
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THREADS OF TIME
A key part of the 2020 commemorations marking the murder of Thomas Becket will be the unveiling of 12 new festal vestments at special services held at Canterbury Cathedral
6 min |
April 2020
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High Street Hero
In the start of a new feature, we highlight some of Kent’s best chain restaurants. This month we’re in Maidstone
2 min |
April 2020
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On The Waterfront
Enjoying a seafront location and now with two restaurants by Marco Pierre White, the Dover Marina Hotel goes from strength to strength
3 min |
April 2020
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GATES OF ENGLAND
With an important history, plenty of visitor attractions and a positive programme of regeneration, we welcome you to White Cliffs Country – the very gates of England
5 min |
April 2020
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Animal Magic
Battersea's rehoming centre Brands Hatch, which has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, offers a peaceful rural sanctuary for dogs and cats
4 min |
April 2020
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10 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT TENTERDEN
This rural town is as pretty as a picture and is home to several of Kent’s best attractions
4 min |
April 2020
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THE KING'S TOWN
Admired by ancient royalty, set on a peaceful creek and packed with all kinds of attractions for modern visitors, we explore the historic streets of Faversham
4 min |
March 2020
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The History Guy
Although he travels the world in pursuit of historic places, Dan Snow is convinced nobody need venture further than Kent to be able to look into the entire history of Britain
5 min |
March 2020
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Outer limits
When trying to sell your property, you want to add as much value as possible to get the best price, and one of the most important things to think about is outside space
3 min |
March 2020
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Gone fishin'
With exciting news about the future of Betteshanger Park,a vibrant, artistic community – and great fishing, Deal stays true to its roots while appealing to modern visitors
5 min |
March 2020
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Being human
Canterbury potter Cherry Tewfik on her latest collection of heads, love of colour and working with special needs children
3 min |
March 2020
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BOBBY DAZZLERS
As we remember the 250th anniversary of Wordsworth’s birth, the daffodils he loved are celebrated in a festival at Hever Castle
3 min |
March 2020
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ASH MONUMENTS
With Ash dieback on the increase, we look at how a Kent project is celebrating this much loved tree’s special place in local culture
5 min |
March 2020
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A HEART FOR JUSTICE
Working to protect the vulnerable in both Kent and Zambia, meet Canterbury couple Dr Cheryl and Manny Mvula
6 min |
March 2020
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10 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT CANTERBURY
Towered over by its iconic cathedral, the streets of this city have so many stories to tell
4 min |
March 2020
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10 CURIOUS KENT BIRTHS
We’re all familiar with blue plaques, but could Kent Life come up with 10 notable births in our county – avoiding the most obvious ones? See if you agree
4 min |
March 2020
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10 Good Reasons To Visit Tunbridge Wells
Prepare for a heady mix of history, culture, great shopping and dining at this elegant spa town
4 min |
February 2020
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Weaving her magic
Craft-weaving artist Margo Selby on her passion for a complex and technical craft that’s a bit like Sudoku in colour
3 min |
February 2020
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Operation Ramsgate
Designated a Heritage Action Zone by Historic England, a new book explains why this seaside town is so special
4 min |