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Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

21 March 2024

One of Kent’s biggest bluebell gardens is set to reopen, but the warm weather means the flowers might come earlier than expected.

Blooming great gardens where kids go free

Blooming great gardens where kids go free

16 March 2024

Looking for money-saving days out this Easter? These stunning gardens are open over the school holidays with free entry for little ones.

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Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

12 March 2024

An independent garden centre could be turfed over and transformed into new homes to help meet an area’s chronic shortage of housing.

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Popular fishing spot with green light for ‘holiday pods’ on market for £895k

Popular fishing spot with green light for ‘holiday pods’ on market for £895k

09 March 2024

A popular fishing destination where permission has been granted for "holiday pods" to be built is on the market for almost £900,000

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Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

07 March 2024

The vibrant flowers will be springing up at gardens all over the county in the coming weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

Dad hit with ‘unfair’ £3k water bill after leak outside Airbnb

Dad hit with ‘unfair’ £3k water bill after leak outside Airbnb

04 March 2024

A man has endured a seven-month battle over an “unfair” water bill of more than £3,200 following an undetected leak outside his Airbnb rental home.

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Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

27 February 2024

A garden centre has hit the market for £1.45m after its owner unveiled fresh plans to build five homes on connected land.

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Edwardian garden to open in February for the first time

Edwardian garden to open in February for the first time

18 February 2024

A beautiful 10-acre garden hopes to show off its snowdrop display with a one-off opening this month.

Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

10 February 2024

The voluntary scheme, which gives the public exclusive access to private gardens, has revealed 10 new locations for this year.

Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

01 February 2024

Councillors have unanimously approved plans for a housing scheme locals fear will overcrowd nearby roads and public services.

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‘Diabolical’ or ‘much-needed’? New estate plans split village

‘Diabolical’ or ‘much-needed’? New estate plans split village

25 January 2024

Plans for a new estate with 71 homes have divided villagers, with some calling for much-needed housing while others fear overdevelopment.

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‘I love my house’s new 1940s decor – even if trolls hate it’

‘I love my house’s new 1940s decor – even if trolls hate it’

16 January 2024

A mum-of-three has decorated her house in a 1940s style for just £3k - and says she loves it despite trolls saying it is “disgusting”.

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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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