‘I rebuilt my life through baking - now our farm café is one of Kent’s best’
A mum who turned a field into a family-favourite farm and café is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
rss_kentonline__main_news · Kent
Good news only · Greater London
The feel-good feed 💖
🌟 Top pick (88/100, genuinely heart-warming): ‘I rebuilt my life through baking - now our farm café is one of Kent’s best’ · Kent. 💬 A mum who turned a field into a family-favourite farm and café is celebrating its 10th anniversary. 🏪 Greater London business win: ‘I rebuilt my life through baking - now our farm café is one of Kent’s best’ · Kent. (7 more shop / business stories below.) 🗞️ Plus 29 more feel-good stories below, mostly about achievement (9), community (7), business success (6). Grab a brew ☕ and have a scroll. You'll feel a bit brighter for it.
All stories
30 🏪New openings 2 📈Business wins 6 🤝Community 7 🏆Achievements 9 💛Charity 2 🎨Culture 2 🎉Events 1
-
-
Ramsgate construction firm bosses set up Foundations for Life to deliver life-changing builds and support for families in need
Significant progress has been made on the Margate Digital project; a contractor has been appointed to deliver three projects within Ramsgate’s Pathfinder scheme and the project to refurbish Ramsgate’s Clock House buildin…
rss_isle_of_thanet_news· Margate -
Chance encounter leads man, 86, to walk 100 miles
Mike Patrick, from Kent, is walking in aid of Cure EB for Poppy, 14, who has the skin condition.
rss_bbc_news__kent· Kent -
‘We had 11 years of heartache trying for a baby – now we’re blessed with four miracle children’
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and cont…
rss_thanet_extra· Margate -
‘It’s the perfect opportunity!’: Four friends take over ‘dream’ Kent vineyard
A group of friends who have known each other for almost two decades have taken over the running of a Kent vineyard.
rss_kentonline__main_news· Kent -
Works to reopen much-loved Winter Gardens in Margate could start this summer
The venue has hosted acts from Oasis to The Beatles throughout its history
rss_kentlive__kent_news· Kent -
'It has completely changed my life’: Woman finally given hysterectomy for crippling condition after 10-year battle
A woman’s life has “changed completely” after she was finally given a hysterectomy after begging doctors for 10 years. Jilly-Anne Skinner, from Broadstairs, first began suffering pain due to endometriosis at 15. At 23, s…
rss_thanet_extra· Margate -
I tried Kent's hidden gem cafe where every cuppa goes towards a good cause
If you want a cosy atmosphere and delicious cake then look no further
rss_kentlive__kent_news· Kent -
Creative duo open colourful new gallery in Broadstairs High Street
From internationally-acclaimed to individual galleries and artist studios, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate has a growing art offering and scene
rss_isle_of_thanet_news· Margate -
Work to begin on £750k revamp of huge children’s play area
Work is finally set to begin on the £750,000 refurbishment of one of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas.
rss_folkestone_express· Folkestone -
Kent chef wows judges to reach final of BBC cooking show
Another Kanye West concert has been cancelled amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
rss_folkestone_express· Folkestone -
Photos: Thanet groups host Day of Action for nature events
Scarecrows, community gardening, walks, talks and a fabulous film on nature by a young documentary makers were just some of [...]
rss_isle_of_thanet_news· Margate -
Grammy-winning trumpeter heads to Cliftonville for KlezMargate
An event celebrating Klezmer music and Yiddish dance comes to Cliftonville next week. KlezMargate at ARK Cliftonville in Albion Road [...]
rss_isle_of_thanet_news· Margate -
New £35k outdoor gym opens at St Peter’s Recreation Ground
St Peter's Leisure Centre, located in the heart of Burnley, offers a 25-metre pool, training pool, health suite with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and newly refurbished gym and indoor cycling studio.
rss_isle_of_thanet_news· Margate -
Work to begin on £750k revamp of huge children’s play area
Councillors have given the final go-ahead for the £750,000 refurbishment of one of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas.
rss_kentonline__main_news· Kent -
‘This is much needed investment into one of our most treasured historic sites’
Mike Tapp MP welcomes news that a Kent landmark will receive £3m as part of the government’s £127.8m investment in cultural venues across England.
rss_east_kent_mercury· Deal -
Charming Kent village named 'most beautiful' with history and picturesque views
This picturesque village boasts a 600-year-old olive tree, Jane Austen filming locations and historic Tudor architecture. It's been named the "most beautiful village in Kent"
rss_kentlive__kent_news· Kent -
Heritage railway reopens after bridge installation
The railway in Tunbridge Wells says it is excited to resume full operations.
rss_bbc_news__kent· Kent -
Seafront venue's £2m refurb start confirmed
A £2 million refurbishment of a 100-year-old seafront music hall and theatre is set to begin, council bosses have confirmed.
rss_kentish_gazette· Canterbury -
Community: Serenaders, Rotary, free boxing offer, Heritage Trust, cherry trees, Crocus Walk, KRCF and The Care Lab
Serenaders Ladies’ Choir Following our very successful Christmas Concert held in December 2025 the Serenaders Ladies’ Choir the choir are [...]
rss_isle_of_thanet_news· Margate -
Former teacher whose pupil was murdered opens new Kent art exhibition
A teacher-turned artist whose pupil was murdered hopes her new gallery show helps “make women visible” and contradict misogynist narratives.
rss_kentonline__main_news· Kent -
Woman rips up 'horrendous' carpet in Kent home and makes epic find underneath
Emelia Newman stripped back the "horrendous" old carpet and underlay in her hallway during a DIY renovation, and was left floored by what she discovered underneath
rss_kentlive__kent_news· Kent -
'It has completely changed my life’: Woman finally given hysterectomy for crippling condition after 10-year battle
A woman’s life has “changed completely” after she was finally given a hysterectomy, having spent 10 years begging doctors.
rss_thanet_extra· Margate -
Iconic pop trio coming to Kent later this year
Iconic 90s trio 911 are set to perform in Kent later this year as part of a tour celebrating their 30th anniversary.
rss_kentonline__main_news· Kent -
Young girl from Tunbridge Wells with brain tumour wants to find 'all the Kirstys in the world'
The campaign has already identified more than 6,000 Kirstys worldwide
rss_kentlive__kent_news· Kent -
Landmark with ‘vital role in Kent’ granted £865k for ‘essential maintenance’
One of Kent’s landmark tourist attractions is receiving £865,000 funding to carry out “essential maintenance” and repairs.
rss_thanet_extra· Margate -
Summer kick off for £2 million King’s Hall revamp
Ensuring Herne Bay's King's Hall is fit for an exciting future is the key aim behind the city council's £2 million revamp of the venue. The post Summer kick off for £2 million King’s Hall revamp appeared first …
rss_canterbury_city_council· Canterbury -
£78k play park opens on recreation ground in village
A £78,000 play park eight years in the making has been unveiled.
rss_folkestone_express· Folkestone -
‘Vital’ hospital unit reopens after major refurb
A ‘vital’ hospital unit which provides treatment to some of the county’s sickest patients has reopened amid a huge refurbishment.
rss_kentish_gazette· Canterbury -
Greens win Kent by-election and take seat previously held by Reform
The Green Party defeated Reform in a “seismic” victory in Margate, upending all predictions, and leading the way for Greens looking to defeat Reform in May.
rss_thanet_extra· Margate