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New affordable homes for over-55s underway in Gravesend
Work has begun to transform a former storage depot in Gravesend into a vibrant new community featuring 61 affordable flats for over-55s and…
Ashford to welcome its first outdoor padel courts
A dilapidated site at Sandyacres Sports and Social Club is set to be transformed into the town's first outdoor padel facility. The project …
New micropub opens in converted Kent grain barn
A creative new micropub called The Calf and a Half has opened in a rustic former grain barn in the village of Ash. The venue was hand-built…
Maidstone Carriage Museum celebrates 80th anniversary with free entry
The South of England’s only museum dedicated to horse-drawn transport is marking 80 years since it was founded to save historic vehicles fr…
Kent countryside pub undergoes £1 million transformation
The Lion in Luddesdown is receiving a major investment to create a top-tier gastro pub and boost local tourism. While the main building is …
Historic Ashford windmill thrives as a community success story
The 155-year-old Willesborough Windmill in Kent is flourishing thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers who keep the historic sails turning…
Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail launches at Bluewater shopping centre
Families can enjoy a free interactive adventure at Bluewater this half term, featuring a new augmented reality trail and artist-designed sc…
Major environmental project to restore Kent streams and unlock new housing
A pioneering nature-based project near Canterbury has been approved to restore over 2.5km of agricultural ditches into natural streams. Thi…
Work begins on new community hub for Deal Maritime Museum
Construction has started on a brand new £12,000 community space at the Deal Maritime and Local History Museum after a successful local fund…
Canterbury's Dane John Gardens fully reopens after multi-million-pound upgrade
The historic Dane John Gardens in Canterbury has fully reopened to the public following an extensive refurbishment project. Visitors can no…
Award-winning West End musical Operation Mincemeat announces Kent tour dates
The critically acclaimed musical Operation Mincemeat is heading to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury as part of its major UK tour. This hit…
Historic 18th-century pub reopens following major restoration
The Dirty Habit in Hollingbourne is welcoming customers back three years after the historic building was damaged by fire. The Grade II-list…