EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
THE QUIET MOMENTS: Maidstone figurative artist Kejii
Contemporary figurative artist Kejii on jazz, identity and capturing something deeper
WINEROCKS: Kent terroir, Maidstone megalodons and snappy food pairings
Kent wine communicator Natalia Suta on summer drinking with a bite
BITE CLUB REVIEW: Jerky Werky's Caribbean, Maidstone
Brand new to Bank Street in Maidstone, Jerky Werky’s opened in mid-January, bringing a Caribbean flavour to the town centre
What to discover in Maidstone, Kent - 2026
Where to eat, things to do and places to visit!
IN MY HOME TOWN: Maidstone mural artist Blondie Howden
Blondie Howden tells us the amazing story of how her accidental artistic beginnings have led to creating murals internationally
Celebrate with fine dining and afternoon tea at Chilston Park Hotel
Served in the elegant Marble Lounge with views over the estate
Soul Guardians: Maidstone's Northern Soul night Keeping the Faith
Soul Guardians celebrate a decade of bringing Northern Soul nights to Maidstone
Maidstone’s Literary Moment: The 2025 LitFest Preview
Running 4th–11th October, the third annual Maidstone LitFest offers a week-long celebration of books, stories, and ideas, with events across venues in and around Maidstone.
SHOW YOU THE WAY: Interview with Maidstone's Holly Henderson
Championing music from Kent, and specifically Maidstone, Holly Henderson is a producer, writer and performer looking to light a fire under local artists
SLAM SCHOOL: We try out Wrestling training in Kent
Rockstars, hardcore heroes and families – all are welcome at the Genesis Pro Wrestling Academy
Review: Should I visit... The Skull Bar, Maidstone?
You know in Friends when Ross talks about his ultimate Thanksgiving sandwich and the gravy laden ‘moistmaker’ in the middle...well..
THE SCENIC ROUTE: Kent painter's botanical works lead to Hollywood
Maidstone artist Lauren Elizabeth’s art leads to scenery projects with international film sets
Kicking out the jams: Interview with Kent's Wez King
Maidstone musician Wez King on doing it for the love, the XFM doc soundtrack and why a bit of rain can help
Speaking Freely: Interview with lyricist Paul Cree
Renowned poet and lyricist Paul Cree on open mic nights, battle rapping pensioners and forging a career in the spoken word
Lust for Live: Kent rock photos from Maidstone's Matt Stridgen
Gig photographer Matt Stridgen on shooting bands and the lust for live
INTERVIEW: Kent's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' Cinematographer
Cinematographer James Friend on the Oscar, All Quiet on the Western Front, Star Wars and why Maidstone will always be home…
INTERVIEW: Netflix's YOU actor and Kent native Ben Wiggins
Actor Ben Wiggins on waiting around, landing his role in Netflix’s You and his big stroke of luck in a Maidstone pub, writes Marijke Hall
INTERVIEW: DUX - CHOPS AND CHANGE
Maidstone rap artist Dux continues to bring his chameleon-style production and studied lyrics to a track near you, writes Joe Bill
STYLE SPACE: @Justauniform heads to Julian Garner Headwear
Style Space columnist Siobhan Maroney gets to grips with Maidstone milliner Julian Garner Headwear
SLAVES - TAKING CONTROL (Interview)
The first band from Kent to provide a kick up the arse for the music industry for a very long time, we went back stage at Dreamland to meet Slaves