The owner of a new bar has urged people to “love your local” and help a town’s regeneration. Green Duck Tap Room is now open in Ely Court, Tunbridge Wells. The Green Duck Tap Room is open in Ely Court, Tunbridge Wells. Picture: Matt Elesmore Owner Matt Elesmore says opening...
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An exciting family-friendly art trail showcasing sculptures will be coming to a town next summer. ‘Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent’ will bring colour to parks, river paths and other parts of of Maidstone next summer. The first finished sculpture, designed by artist Jill Busby It follows on...
The Covid lockdowns have had many knock-on effects – but perhaps one of the less well-known is a boom in arm wrestling contests. Our reporter Brad Harper went along to one of the sport’s “grand slams” in Whitstable at the weekend and tried to get to grips with the strange...
New–style flat cattle grids installed to help cyclists exit Cambridge green space without having to get off their bikes have hit a major snag – they don’t prevent the cows from escaping. Today (Wednesday, June 14) cows strolled onto the Chisholm Trail bike path over a gateway with a new...
It towers majestically in the Kent countryside, boasting spires, 17 bedrooms and regal gardens. But this Grade II-listed mansion has never been seen by many of the thousands of people who pass by each day. Historic Denton Court is up for sale for £2.75m Set behind trees down a long...
A two-year-old’s artwork has been chosen to go on display in a prestigious art gallery. The parents of Milo Zheng, from Hoo, say they are “immensely proud” of his recent achievement. The two-year-old works on small A4 pieces all the way up to A0 size. Picture: Mingming Zheng His piece...
A Wetherspoons enthusiast who named a Suffolk pub as one of his favourites has now visited all 875 Wetherspoons pubs in Britain – and he wants to take boss Tim Martin for a pint. David, 60, has spent four years enjoying the ‘longest pub crawl in history’, often travelling thousands...
In a week that marks the 375th anniversary of one of the deadliest battles fought on Kentish soil, KentOnline can reveal exclusive evidence that re-writes English Civil War history. Just as most scholars agree the Battle of Maidstone itself took place in the County Town on June 1 1648 –...
June 18 – it is a day for the fathers and father figures in the world. If you want to celebrate the dad in your life but a pair of socks just will not do, we have compiled nine quirky or unusual gift ideas from across Suffolk which could make...
As we hurtle towards June, the warmer weather and longer days mean one thing: strawberry season is almost upon us. If you like nothing better than juicy summer fruits, then picking your own is the best way to ensure your strawberries are as fresh as can be. We’ve found some...