A new album, a Mercury Music Prize nomination and a battle with Lady Gaga… 2020 has been a good year for Sports Team, but there’s nothing quite like being in among the fans on a bus down to Margate, writes Rob Hakimian

From an indoor beach to a John Lennon-themed room, the Beach Sun Retreat in Dymchurch is turning up the heat on the staycation circuit

Whitstable illustrator Camille Flavell is bringing her ‘nerdy’ characters to a Kent beer can near you!

Feted by rock stars but only occasionally recognised in his hometown; creative force Billy Childish has reached a level of fame somewhere between complete unknown and international cult hero. Not that he seems to care, writes George Nott

The opening of the Maidstone Distillery sees the re-establishment of a historical gin town that even Napoleon had his eyes on

Turning his back on modern intensive farming processes, this farmer is one rebel with a cause

Edible Kingdom has taken a fascination with fungi to a whole new level thanks to a mushroom movement we can all enjoy

Stand-up comedian Lauren Carroll talks to us about the desire to be funny, self-indulgence and definitely not getting drunk

We didn’t realise that our small corner of the country was such a hub for the sweet arts. It turns out that Kent is brimming with choco-maestri to rival anywhere across the Channel. We have picked out some of our favourites...

Like many creative movements, cult art zine Pavement Licker was conceived in a pub. Back in 2003, graphic artist James-Lee Duffy and writer Josh Jones spawned the paper platform to allow creatives to be published without pushing a particular agenda.

Deal’s DONT WALK WALK gallery is a treasure trove of art with heart that doesn’t take itself too seriously

From writing songs for superstars to being championed by Pharrell Williams, Wolfie has already had a musical career of some repute. But now in a new phase she is looking to stand out from the pack. We talk about tea, Rescue Mediums and sweet’n’sour chicken with one of the county’s most exciting musicians

Produced in Kent and Visit Kent are running a joint campaign called ‘Support Your Local’ throughout summer, autumn and winter 2020. Championing the amazing pubs, cafes and restaurants of kent, and the food and drink supply chain behind it.

In the first of a new series of delectable dining diaries, food columnist and founder of Dinner life (@dinnerlife) Daisy Watson heads out to some of the county’s food hotspots to see what she can take home to her own kitchen.