The Taste of Kent Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
Following rigorous judging by a panel of industry experts, including chefs, buyers, food writers and sector specialists as well as months of tasting and mystery visits, 72 products and businesses have been
Kent & East Sussex Railway Celebrates Youth Graduates
An innovative new youth programme, launched by the award-winning Kent & East Sussex Railway, celebrated its first graduates with a ceremony at Tenterden Town Station on Sunday 23 August 2026. Eight young
Boys Hall’s Next Chapter: New Cabins, Wild Swimming & A Sauna
Since opening in 2022, Boys Hall has become one of UK’s favourite boutique hotels, loved for its beautiful interiors, destination restaurant and characterful take on the country house. With just nine bedrooms,
What’s New in Pensacola, USA
Pensacola is continuing a year of major milestones with even more reasons to plan a trip to America’s Best Beach. From a reimagined downtown streetscape and new boutique hotels to culinary achievements
Balfour Winery has partnered with M&S
Balfour Winery in Tonbridge has partnered with M&S to launch a second Royale, with its brand-new Red Diamond Strawberry Royale now available in over 500 stores. The first-of-its-kind Royale was developed over
NEXT’S LARGEST UK STORE NOW OPEN AT BLUEWATER
NEXT has officially opened the doors to its brand-new store at Bluewater. Spanning 132,000 sq ft, the state-of-the-art store marks the brand’s largest in the UK and is Bluewater’s first new anchor
Great Taste Awards 2026: Kent Winners Announced
The Guild of Fine Food has announced the results of this year’s Great Taste Awards. Among the 661 award winning entries from the South East there were a total of 483 1-star awards, 160 2-star awards and 18 3-star awards assigned, including: Cobnut and Cheddar Shortbread from Gilda
Favourite School Shoe Brand Launches Lowest Ever Kids Prices
Clarks has announced an expansion of its affordable children’s footwear range, introducing a wider selection of school shoes and trainers from just £25 – marking the brand’s biggest kids collection at the
Memorial Day 2026: Under the Same Skies Where “The Few” Flew
Eighty-six years since the Battle of Britain was won over southeast England, the annual memorial event held to remember ‘The Few’ took place under those same skies. On Sunday 12 July, guests
Schools Out – And Kids Eat for Less at Shepherd Neame Pubs
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is helping families make the most of the summer holidays by reducing the price of its popular Kids’ Two-Course Meal with a Drink from
Peter Polycarpou Set to Play Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot
Two-time Olivier Award nominee Peter Polycarpou will play Agatha Christie’s legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in the UK & Ireland tour of The Hollow. Peter Polycarpou’s recent stage credits include Les Misérables:
Canterbury Oast Trust Opens Inclusion Conference Centre
Canterbury Oast Trust has officially opened its new Inclusion Conference Centre, marking a significant milestone in its mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Trustees, supporters,