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Shipwrecked!

The vast amount of shipping around Kent over the centuries has led to the discovery of a dozen listed shipwrecks, with more to come

Precisely done

Inspired by the Kent countryside and its buildings, Meopham artist Anthony Nield is seeking always to improve

One big step for brave young Tony

A determined five-year-old from Kent who set out to raise £500 for the hospital that saved his life raised more than £1m in just a month. Tony Hudgell, from West Malling, challenged himself to walk 10km over the course of 30 days on his new prosthetic legs.

HAPPIEST OF DAYS

The Princess Royal, who celebrates her 70th birthday this month, reflects on her happy time at Benenden School near Cranbrook

Getting away

Andy and family are desperate for a break, but in 2020 holidays have taken on a different dimension

7 WAYS TO ENJOY KENTISH SUMMER

Your foreign holiday may be on hold, but there is a plethora of inspirational ways to enjoy days out right here in our home county

ART NEWS

Art and antiques news from across Kent

We all need to be insect champions

Kent Wildlife Trust, together with other Wildlife Trusts, has published a new report Reversing the decline of insects which shows how people in every part of society can take action to bring back insects. It drives the message that everyone, everywhere, is being asked to become an insect champion and demonstrates how there are already several champions across the country.

Mick Never Forgets Dartford

Sir Mick Jagger on his Dartford roots, his lifelong buddy Keith Richards and why fans still flock to stand on Platform Two of the local train station

Day In The Life Of A Lockdown Photographer

Nina Callow reveals why she’s documenting her family’s life in lockdown

LOOK UP

As the world slows down, we turn our eyes to the skies in search of the best places to watch some celestial wonders this summer

Lady in waiting

A High Sheriff whose year has been brought to a standstill before it’s even begun, Remony Millwater has gained impressive new social media skills

Kent in recovery

With light at the end of the Covid tunnel at last, we take heart from how Kent recovered from previous calamities, from the 1930s depression to two world wars and the credit crunch

Kent's Riviera

Not all of us are able to visit yet, but Thanet’s trendiest seaside town, Margate, will always be waiting

Into the woods

Biddenden artist Scarlett Woodman works with found items to create works of delicate beauty that reflect the surrounding countryside

Growth market

Now more than ever we need to recognise, continue to support and celebrate the superb work undertaken by Kent’s farmers and growers

Force for change

The Bishop of Dover, Rose Hudson-Wilkin, MBE, on her pioneering career, the power of faith and why we should care for one another now more than ever

All together now

Loneliness in later life is not uncommon, but there are steps you can take to prevent or ease this feeling

Surviving Lockdown

We asked six key Kent figures how they and their businesses survived the COVID-19 lockdown

Staying strong

Looking for ideas to help you stay fit and healthy? These local wellbeing pioneers can help you feel great in mind and body

Natural beauties

Hythe and New Romney, with their peaceful marshes, abundant wildlife and beautiful coastline, are the perfect places to explore when we’re allowed to travel again

Unsung Heroes

Meet the local NHS staff and community heroes who are going above and beyond during the Coronavirus pandemic and putting themselves on the front line to save lives

MY FAITHFUL FRIEND

Pets are proving a lifesaver for many, providing companionship and consistency in uncertain times, as these Kent Life readers reveal

Hidden Gems

Here are 12 places that may have flown under your radar before but are well worth seeking out when we are all able

BUILDING communities

Mark Quinn of property developer Quinn Estates on community, communication and positive changes to the Kentish landscape

FINE LINES

Architectural artist Roger FitzGerald on living in Sevenoaks, his new book about Kent’s buildings and working from photographs

Baby Bay

We look ahead to the end of lockdown and to a quiet seaside resort we can’t wait to visit again – Herne Bay

27 ways to spend a KENTISH SUMMER at home

Try these Kent-themed ideas for the ultimate ‘stay-cation’ – without having to move further away from home than the garden gate

30 Things To Do In Splendid Isolation

We’re all in it together, adjusting our lives, managing the kids, adopting ‘social distancing’ – here are a few ideas that might help. Feel free to send me your own creative ways to cope

TAKING SIDES

A few weeks ago, Kent’s Morris sides were preparing for their annual highlight – May Day and the Rochester Sweeps Festival. But while this year’s events have been cancelled, the rising of the sun on the first day of May has been celebrated for centuries, and will be again.