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One Day author David Nicholls to introduce new book

One Day author David Nicholls to introduce new book

The writer will be talking about his newest love story You Are Here at a special author event.

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local

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You will definitely want to come on over to this place

You will definitely want to come on over to this place

The songs of hit 1950s group The Drifters are brought to life in the touring West End show The Drifters Girl.

Best of the fest: Our guide to Sweeps Festival 2024

Best of the fest: Our guide to Sweeps Festival 2024

Everything you need to know about this year’s Sweeps Festival, from parking to getting the best view of the Morris dancers.

Cocktail festival is back for second year

Cocktail festival is back for second year

The 12-day event gives cocktail drinkers a chance to get speciality drinks at a bargain price.

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‘It’s a far cry from your local boot fair’

‘It’s a far cry from your local boot fair’

We visited a bustling antiques fair that had everything from surgical instruments to rare Disney ornaments.

Jason Manford announces extra tour dates

Jason Manford announces extra tour dates

The comedian and musical theatre star is adding more dates to his new tour, A Manford All Seasons. Here’s how to get tickets.

Watch world-class music at one of Kent’s biggest tourist attractions

Watch world-class music at one of Kent’s biggest tourist attractions

We’re giving away five pairs of tickets to this year’s unmissable Leeds Castle Concert, featuring classical music and a fireworks finale.

Discover environmental initiatives on your doorstep this Earth Day

Discover environmental initiatives on your doorstep this Earth Day

From dining at sustainable restaurants to visiting nature reserves, Kent boasts plenty of ways to help protect our planet on Earth Day.

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Missed out on the London Marathon? Here are 10 of Kent's best running trails

Missed out on the London Marathon? Here are 10 of Kent's best running trails

Grab your running shoes and take on some of the county’s most stunning scenic routes.

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Cheers! Pubs where you can celebrate the May Day weekend

Cheers! Pubs where you can celebrate the May Day weekend

Kick off the month with a long weekend of craft beer, live music, outdoor BBQs and more at these Kent watering holes.

Dates confirmed for Christmas light trail

Dates confirmed for Christmas light trail

A second festive light trail featuring jaw-dropping installations has announced it will return this year. Find out how to book your tickets.

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Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Secret Drinker lets his dog take the lead as they head to a seaside haven for those on two legs and four

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Outdoor concert series returns to town centre

Outdoor concert series returns to town centre

The live music series features open-air performances from 20 jazz, funk, rock and pop artists.

Strictly’s Joanne Clifton to star as fairytale princess

Strictly’s Joanne Clifton to star as fairytale princess

The former ballroom dancer has swapped the Blackpool Tower for the land of Far Far Away as she’s set to star in Shrek the Musical.

Tickets for festive light trail go on sale

Tickets for festive light trail go on sale

One of the county’s biggest Christmas events will return this year with millions of sparkling lights. Here’s how to get tickets.

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Show-stopping outdoor theatre coming to Kent this summer

Show-stopping outdoor theatre coming to Kent this summer

Sit back, relax and enjoy spectacular open-air performances from some of the country’s best theatre companies over the coming months.

Annual lambing weekend could see up to 10,000 visitors

Annual lambing weekend could see up to 10,000 visitors

The springtime event, which returns this month, has seen large crowds flock to see the newborn lambs in previous years.

Step into the House of Jojo with Strictly’s Johannes Radebe

Step into the House of Jojo with Strictly’s Johannes Radebe

The professional dancer and Strictly fan favourite is back on tour, bringing high-energy music and routines to theatres across the country.

‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

Is Spoons getting everything right or is the town centre competition just a bit naff? Secret Drinker finds out.

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Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

An outdoor cinema, which offers views over the English Channel, will return this summer and show new releases as well as fan favourites.

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Rufus Wainwright announced as festival headliner

Rufus Wainwright announced as festival headliner

The singer, songwriter and composer is performing in Kent this summer as his only UK festival appearance of the year.

The Full Monty stage show is heartwarming and hilarious

The Full Monty stage show is heartwarming and hilarious

The Full Monty, playing at The Marlowe, will leave you whooping with joy and rooting for the ex-steel workers who form a stripping group.

McFly singer Tom Fletcher brings children’s book to life

McFly singer Tom Fletcher brings children’s book to life

Monsters, aliens and unicorns are coming to the stage with a live adaptation of the popstar’s Who’s In Your Book series

Colourful Indian festival to celebrate spring season

Colourful Indian festival to celebrate spring season

A new festival is set to welcome spring with traditional Indian music, Bollywood dancing, colour powder and street food.

Kent attractions make VisitEngland tourism award finals

Kent attractions make VisitEngland tourism award finals

Four attractions in the county have made it to the finals of the VisitEngland awards.

Rock band The Subways to play Kent gig

Rock band The Subways to play Kent gig

The explosive guitar band are bringing their noughties hits to intimate venues all over the country on their latest tour

Top TV chefs heading to food and drink festival

Top TV chefs heading to food and drink festival

A shopping centre’s first food and drink festival will include cookery demonstrations from top TV chefs.

‘I’ve always wanted to slip into a pair of chaps’

‘I’ve always wanted to slip into a pair of chaps’

Julian Clary gives fans a sneak peek ahead of his new Western-themed stand-up show coming to two Kent theatres.

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Comedian’s show sells out in minutes

Comedian’s show sells out in minutes

Tickets for a Kent show by comedian Micky Flanagan sold out within minutes this morning, leaving many fans disappointed.

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