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Your guide to life, jobs and leisure in Kent
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20th Anniversary Celebrations - The Visit Kent chairman Amanda Cottrell joined residents of Canterbury Oast Trust – the charity which owns and the runs the centre – to cut the animal feed cake, marking the centre’s 20th anniversary, while lambs, pigs and cattle looked on in anticipation.
Police Shut Down A Cannabis House - Over 100 cannabis plants are due to be destroyed after officers shut down cannabis cultivation in Maidstone.
Music Education In Kent - A partnership led by Kent Music has won its bid to deliver music education services in the county as part of the Government’s plan to ensure every child has the chance to fulfil their musical potential.
Volunteers Needed In Maidstone - In less than 90 days London will welcome thousands of athletes from all over the world and Maidstone, as one of the 60 host communities, is cranking up the county’s celebrations too.
Scam Appeal May 2012 - Kent Trading Standards are organising the collection of scam mail during May and need YOUR help! Scams are dishonest attempts by criminals to trick you into parting with your money. They will target you by letter, telephone, email and text messages.
Deja Vu As Ambassador Opens Gallery - A new Japanese Gallery was opened at Maidstone Museum during a private launch last Sunday, 22 April. The new gallery is part of the Eastern wing, where conditions for displaying objects are excellent.
Kent sports news:
Shepherd Neame Serves Up A Sponsorship Deal - Britain's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame is teaming up with Maidstone United to mark the football club's homecoming.
Gymnastic Competition Goes Swimmingly - Retired Olympic swimmer Chris Cook made a splash at Next Dimension Gymnastic Academy, Tunbridge Wells, when he visited the Key Steps gymnastic event on Monday. |
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Recognition For East Malling Research - East Malling Research entomologist Professor Jerry Cross’ studies into pest management have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Funding Flooring Property Plans - Property owners and directors of property companies across the South East have plans to expand their portfolios in the short term, but are struggling to find funding, according to a survey by Crowe Clark Whitehill, the national Audit, Tax and Advisory firm.
Recognition For East Malling Research - East Malling Research entomologist Professor Jerry Cross’ studies into pest management have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Scam Affecting B&B, Guest Houses And Hotels - Trading Standards have been contacted by owners of hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfast establishments who are receiving telephone calls from people purporting to be a Debt Collection Agency.
Kent Cheesemaker Goes Carbon Neutral - A traditional Kentish cheesemaker is believed to have become the UK’s sole carbon neutral producer of hard cheese after investing in two renewable energy systems.
Kent Science Park - Thames Gateway Minister Bob Neill said he was impressed and encouraged by Kent Science Park’s recession-defying business growth during a visit to the specialist Sittingbourne site. Kent Science Park (KSP) bosses told the Conservative MP for Bromley and Chislehurst how the Park’s 61 business now collectively employ more than 1,300 people – up from just 870 five years ago.
New £1.65m Sports Centre Complete - Pupils at Rainham Mark Grammar School can now enjoy their games lessons in a new £1.65m multi-use sports hall facility, after it was officially opened following its construction by Gallagher Group, the Maidstone based building, civil engineering and aggregates company.
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Local Kent traffic and travel - Links for up to the minute local traffic and travel information.
SouthEastern trains - Timetables and news for Southeastern trains, they run 2,000 train services to 179 stations across 1,100 miles of track.
Kent road news - You can check out links and real time news for M20, M2, M26 traffic delays and planned engineering work and scheduled closures.
Ferry and cross channel news - Links to Dover ferry departures and arrivals. regional ferry departure and arrival information information.
Flight and airport links - If you need to check on any flight details try the relevant links. Many provide real-time or live information for flights into and out of the regions airports.
Kent weather news and forecast - Links to the latest Kent weather. Gale forecast the inshore water forecast and much more.
Kent high tides - Kent Tidal predictions for twenty-eight days ahead are available as well as the UK National Tide Gauge.
M25 Traffic News - AA Roadwatch, Highways Agency, Traffic England
We list web based resources in the order that we think is most useful. If you have a different experience please let us know.
Strange But True - Kent Drought, Now Watch Out For Tornadoes - Resistant Malaria Parasite Spreading Across Thailand - Five Foot Snake In Scottish Loft - Puppy Love Goes Viral |
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What's On In Kent - Lunasa - Gulbenkian Theatre (Canterbury) -
Ireland’s instrumental traditional music legends, Lúnasa celebrate the arrival of a new decade with new album Lá Nua (Irish for ‘new day’).
Motown's Greatest Hits - The Churchill Theatre (Bromley)
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back by popular demand! In its 9th successive year this stunning 100% live show combine's first class music together with the slickest choreography and an amazing band to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience.
Table Manners - Bromley Little Theatre
By Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Patricia Melluish. The events of one weekend as seen from the dining room. In which Reg finds food rather scarce despite having it thrown at him by Sarah.
Once Upon A Dream - Winter Gardens (Margate)
Stage Door Theatre Company return to the Winter Gardens to take you on a magical musical journey through all of your favourite songs from well loved films. A must see for all children and adults alike, featuring fantastic music and great dance routines.
Writing Workshop - Mrs Corby's Tearooms (Ramsgate)
A one-day novel-writing, editing and poetry workshop with a choice of sessions, led by widely-published Kent authors Maggie Harris and Jane Wenham-Jones. Unlock your creativity, plot your bookl, keep your writing going and gain practical advice and feedback on your work.
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Kent Tourist Attraction - Local things to do and places to see
La France - Cross channel deals, features,local restaurants and hotels. |
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Kent Food - Create a Fruit & Veg Masterpiece Art Competition is the brainchild of food and drink champions Produced in Kent and takes on an epic Olympic theme this year. Produced in Kent is inviting all primary school children (in Year R to Year 6) to join the race and to create a picture depicting London 2012 using real fruit and veg.
Kent Food Directory - 50 local food producers and retailers. Allen Farm Cobnuts, Beult House Bees, Bourne's Butchers, Brogdale Horticultural Trust, Dungeness Fish, Gore Farm Country Foods and Gifts, Kent Beer Festival and many more.
Kentish Recipes - About half the recipes we've published are very traditional typically English dishes. Bread and Butter Pudding, Ham and Lentil Soup, Skate Wings, Fisherman's Pie, Potted Shrimp and many more.
Kent Pub Review - The historic Bull Hotel in Wrotham has undergone a complete transformation. A selection of; locals, customers, suppliers and people with a connection to the 14th century inn came together for the official opening of the hotel on the 3 May 2012.
Kent Pub Directory.
Kent Restaurant Review - Whisky And Rye At The Ambrette. Kent Restaurant Directory.
Community Features - Support For The Even Keel -Swale Heating has made a £3,000 donation to The Even Keel Project, a charity which enables both able bodied and disabled people realise their dreams of participating in sailing events.
Kent51 - Eerie Apparition In Ightham - Have you seen anything? - The
Beast of Bluebell Hill -
Big Cat Attacks -
Black Dog - Dover Castle - Hype or hauntings?
- Leybourne Lights -
Oxney Bottom - The scariest place in Kent?
- Wallaby on the North Downs....and much more
Postbag - More like surreal abuse than helpful advice: "Dear Buster, I finally worked out what's so compelling about your stories, half is fact and half COMPLETE fiction. And it's hard to know which is which."
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Kent Accountants -
Personal Finance, Accountancy, Audit, Debt, Receivership and Administration, Tax Consultancy, Business Finance, Grants and Government Support and Business Banking.
Kent Wedding Photography -
Getting married in Kent? Well the chances are that you'll need a good reliable wedding photographer.
Kent New Car Dealers - New Car Dealer Guide, it covers Audi dealers, Citroen dealers and Renault dealers to name just three.
Christmas Present Ideas - When you have a clear idea what you want to buy getting a Christmas present can be a relatively easy matter.
Fashion Bargains - Designer Bikinis, Designer Women's Swimwear, Roberto Cavalli Bikinis, Men's Swimwear, Designer Shoes, Summer Footwear, Designer Boots, Men's Formal Shirts, Designer Bags & Handbags and Luggage.
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The Sales - Amazon, Bench, B&Q, Boden, Boots, Currys, Debenhams, Dixons, Dorothy Perkins, Halfords, John Lewis, Marks And Spencer, Tesco, The White Company.
LCD TVs - Bathroom Index - Home Insurance - Car Insurance - Shopping In Kent - Taxis in Kent - Kent Local Business Directory |
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