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The skies above us
There are relatively few places in Kent where a cursory look at the sky doesn't reveal the passing outline of an aeroplane overhead, no matter how distant.
Spotlight on Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks and its nearby villages form a richly rewarding area for visitors interested in history, country walks and culture
Spotlight on Sandwich
Originally the foremost of the ancient Cinque ports, Sandwich has matured into a lovely compact place to visit, alive with medieval charm
Spotlight on Faversham
From the lovely Market Place with its historic Guildhall to the ancient buildings all around, Faversham has barely changed from the wonderful market town it has been for centuries
A Sandwich saunter
Enjoy a gentle stroll through Sandwich, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the UK, and an area known for its exceptional scenery and wildlife
Top 10 Readers' Photographs - Great British Wildlife
Check out this week's top 10 readers' photos...
Events
CLA Game Fair - online!
Following the cancellation of the CLA Game Fair this year two online initiatives have been created to provide a virtual Game Fair via Facebook and Twitter to help exhibitors
Kent flies the flag
Hundreds of official Olympic and Paralympic banners and flags are being put up at key transport hubs and destinations across Kent as part of the county's Look campaign
Council raises flag in support of Armed Forces Day 2012
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is paying tribute to the country's armed forces on Monday 25 June by raising a specially commissioned flag to mark British Armed Forces Day
Heritage Trees in Kent: 60 trees for 60 years
Penshurst Place, home of the Lord Lieutenant of Kent, has marked the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by restoring a lost 18th plantation with 60 sweet chestnut trees laid out in a diamond-shape copse
Olympic Torch relay - Song for Dover
Tickets for the evening Torch Relay celebration stage show in Dover, which includes a performance from chart toppers Rizzle Kicks, are available by ballot from 31 May
Wildlife
Spotlight on countryside deer
We are all so used to scary stories in the media about vanishing wildlife that it comes as a bit of a surprise to find one group of species which is thriving in today's countryside: deer...
Places
Spotlight on Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks and its nearby villages form a richly rewarding area for visitors interested in history, country walks and culture
Spotlight on Sandwich
Originally the foremost of the ancient Cinque ports, Sandwich has matured into a lovely compact place to visit, alive with medieval charm
Spotlight on Faversham
From the lovely Market Place with its historic Guildhall to the ancient buildings all around, Faversham has barely changed from the wonderful market town it has been for centuries
Pretty as a picture - Essex landscapes inspire artists
The beautiful landscapes of Essex have long been an inspiration to artists, and continue to be so today and art lovers will find both its vistas and its galleries captivating...
Go wild in the country - activites in the Essex countryside
If you're looking to have an active holiday, you'll find plenty of variety on offer in the Essex countryside - from archery and horseriding to golf and off-road driving, there's something for everyone...
Walks
A Sandwich saunter
Enjoy a gentle stroll through Sandwich, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the UK, and an area known for its exceptional scenery and wildlife
Kent Life suggests five of the best spots in Kent for a family stroll on New Year's Day
Beat the post-Christmas slump with these family-friendly walks in Kent
Walk of the month: Cranbrook
Explore this peaceful little country town surrounded by woods, orchards and farmland and set around a fine 19th-century windmill
Walk of the month: Darenth Valley
From Roman villas and Norman castles to historic palaces and stately homes, the Darenth Valley is one of Kent's greatest hidden treasures
Kent walk of the month
The Maidstone Barracks Walk follows a fascinating route, beginning and ending at Maidstone Barracks railway station alongside the Medway