Sara Tilley IYA

Nobody wants to be swimming, sailing or paddle-boarding in a soup of effluent and E. coli 💩 That's why I've been looking at a green scheme to reduce the number of sewage spills into the sea.

Is Southern Water's pilot project a 'no-brainer' or simply 'spit in the ocean'? Decide for yourself here 🌊 https://tinyurl.com/665hdptd

Sewage has polluted the reputation of seaside towns in Kent. But a green project could help solve the problem. 🌊 💩 Here's a quick overview

Solving the problem of sewage pollution Sewage has polluted the reputation of a seaside town in Kent. But a green project could help solve the problem.

If I can grow them, then anyone can.

The 'exotic' and expensive veg even 'lazy' gardeners can grow As a lazy gardener, I tend to stick to things that are easy to grow - and this exciting-looking plant does well year after year

Meet the women who go year-round swimming to make friends, help with health issues and for the amazing buzz. 🌊

Sea swimming in winter: hot chocolate and 'swimmer’s tan' What makes people take a chilly dip in the sea- and come back for more?

Although the likelihood is slim, the report considered very real social and economic factors

Kent and Essex are safest places to be during zombie apocalypse Find out where you stand the best (and worst) chance of survival

Another good reason to visit Margate

Some very nice houses and a city centre café

Four desirable auction properties near Canterbury More than 140 lots are going under the hammer on Wednesday, February 8

Now this is very cool

Plans for Kent rocking horse workshop and museum The Stevenson Brothers are keeping the traditional craft alive and inspiring people to discover their own creativity

Brilliant green initiative by The Woodland Trust - act now for delivery this spring or plan for the autumn 🌳🌲

Woodland Trust offers free trees to schools and community groups Be quick as the deadline for delivery this March is Wednesday, January 11

Royal Harbour, Ramsgate is lit up for Christmas!

Spectacular harbour illuminations raise money for RNLI The fundraising display attracts visitors from all over Kent and television coverage worldwide

Do you recognise any of these places?

Four tempting Dover properties coming up for auction in December The 19th century church in West Langdon could make an lovely village home

Historic England's challenges aim to tell the stories behind the shopfronts

Photos will reveal the secret life of Kent's high streets Celebrate high street heroes and your favourite hangouts in the series of photography challenges

Great work by students from Westminster City School 👏

Part of Brighter Futures: Art of London and Westminster City Council's City Lions

Piccadilly Lights show students’ visions for a greener West End Ideas included water around the Eros statue and beehives on top of the buildings

Amazing Pudsey artwork by Reception children in St Nicholas at Wade

Thanet pupils have bear-faced fun at Pudsey fundraiser St Nicholas at Wade pupils made a giant Pudsey nature picture with a lovely conker smile

Highlights from the Power of Women art auction launch featuring music from Daisy Beau

Bidding ends at midday on Sunday

Bid now: POW! Thanet Art Auction 2022 More than 40 artworks are being auctioned by charity Power of Women to support community arts projects across the isle next year

Bid now and help support creative community projects across Thanet by Power of Women 🎨

Fundraising POW! Thanet art auction is now live More than 40 artworks are being auctioned to support community arts projects across the isle next year

Knitters, artists and famous folk coming together to support a wonderful community project in London

Stephen Fry backs Merton's su***de prevention project Daffodil Walk The riverside walk will provide a space for quite contemplation and aims to raise awareness about su***de

Christmas is back to normal in Broadstairs with the return of the Thanet Male Voice Choir's annual event 🥰

Thanet choir get ready for 25th anniversary Christmas concert Broadstairs' annual festive fundraiser returns after a short hiatus due to the pandemic

Doughnut Dance is being auctioned to raise funds for the Kent organisation that helped launch Mr Doodle's career Bauhaus Cafe UK

Mr Doodle artwork to be auctioned in aid of young Kent artists Doughnut Dance is expected to raise thousands for Bauhaus Cafe who supported Mr Doodle in his early days

😈 Screamland and Quex Park are not doing scare mazes this year (sadly), so you have to go further afield for some fiendish fun this Halloween 🎃

Top 10 terrifying scare attractions across the UK this Halloween Thrills and chills at immersive scare mazes and scream parks - if you dare!

SOS Whitstable's Barricade the Beach protest was mentioned in a parliamentary debate this week.

‘No more poo!’: Hundreds join Whitstable beach protest Protestors barricaded the beach, calling on Southern Water to stop polluting the sea

Highlights of the SOS Whitstable protest, set to music from Beans on Toast

Hundreds gather on Whitstable beach in protest over sewage pollution Protestors barricaded the beach, on October 9, calling on Southern Water to stop polluting the sea.Footage and photos set to 'Swimming In It' by local musici...

Do you have an idea for next year's JAM on the Marsh? 🎨🎭🎵

Call for artists for Romney Marsh arts festival Be part of next summer's multi-arts festival which reaches audiences locally, nationally and internationally

Children at Junior School St Lawrence College learnt about the good work of people in their community

Pupils treat Ramsgate firefighters on Making a Difference Day Children also learned about the work of TAG Pet Rescue and held fundraising events for the Red Cross

A wonderful tribute to Mrs Beston, from St Olave's Grammar School

Sevenoaks concert remembers much-loved Orpington teacher The Big Band concert was arranged by a Sevenoaks music teacher who lost his wife to cancer

Fundraising by Channel Rotary Folkestone helps causes across the world as well as in the local area

Folkestone Rotarians donate funds to hospital in rural India Equipment will help improve diagnosis and cancer care in remote areas

Local groups can apply for grants of up to £15,000

Funding to help Wealden residents become more active Community and voluntary groups can apply for grants of up to £15,000

Get ready for the "Belles of the Bingo Ball"

Glamorous trio bring glitter and giggles to Ramsgate Catch The Dabber Dolls at Mecca Thanet next month