Kent Life's new columnist, BBC Radio Kent broadcaster and producer Andy Garland

PUBLISHED: 03:46 21 June 2012 | UPDATED: 21:30 20 February 2013

Andy Garland on the latest happenings BBC Radio Kent and how he manages to balance work and family life on next to no sleep

Quiz The Big Kent Pub Quiz for 2020

Monday, December 21, 2020

Canterbury (c) kmspiccies, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

So you think you know your county? Take our New Year quiz and put that local knowledge to the test | Words: Adam Jacot de Boinod

The Kentish Rebels

Sunday, December 13, 2020 Sarah Sturt

Kent has always been noted for its rebellions, its involvement in the Peasants’ Revolt 635 years ago its most famous manifestation. But what were those other Kent rebellions?

Interview: A festive morning with Bake Off star Jane Beedle

Thursday, December 10, 2020 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque

Bake Off star Jane Beedle (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Kent Life spends a festive morning with Christmas Bake Off star Jane Beedle in her Faversham home. Article first published in Dec 2019

Kent in recovery: How we have overcome adversity throughout history

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Words: Stephen Roberts. Photos: Manu Palomeque

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. Article first written in July 2020

10 historical figures you may not know in Kent

Thursday, November 26, 2020 Words: Stephen Roberts. Photos: Manu Palomeque and other sources

Photographer Anna Atkins (1799) produced one of the first books illustrated with photographs

We’re all familiar with blue plaques, but could Kent Life come up with 10 notable births in our county – avoiding the most obvious ones? See if you agree

How Romney Tweed were inspired by the sheep farming heritage of Romney Marsh

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Weaver-in-residence Rosie Green at one of the Harris looms upstairs in The Granary

How the sheep farming heritage of Romney Marsh, an area of great natural beauty but high unemployment, helped inspire the creation of Romney Tweed | Writer: Sarah Sturt - Pictures: Manu Palomeque

86-year-old Tom Baker on why he’ll never rule out returning as Doctor Who

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Who was your favourite doctor? Tom Baker regularly appears in the top two in Dr Who polls, is still acting and would never rule out a come-back | Words: Bernard Bale

Quiz QUIZ: Essential knowledge about Kent

Thursday, November 19, 2020 Fred Humphries

White Cliffs of Dover (c) loki1973, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

You might think you’re a bit of an expert on Kent but when the clock starts counting down, simple facts may start to elude your memory...

Kent dogs providing support during lockdown

Thursday, November 19, 2020 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque & the owners

Pets are making lockdown bearable (photo: Fly_dragonfly, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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

Ad Feature The benefits of being cared for at home

Thursday, November 19, 2020 Abigail Brown

Care at home makes a huge difference, mentally and emotionally. Picture: Getty Images

Working closely with the most seriously ill of patients, Joanna Mitchell knows only too well the difference it can make when they are cared for at home.