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Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

20 March 2024

Hindus everywhere are preparing to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of colour. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities.

Competition seeks to discover new voice of science

Competition seeks to discover new voice of science

12 March 2024

A major competition is being held to try to find talented young science presenters.

Popular Kent music festival to return after five years

Popular Kent music festival to return after five years

29 February 2024

International stars, local bands and DJs are being lined up for the return of a Kent music festival after an absence of five years.

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The Primark Busker takes to the stage

The Primark Busker takes to the stage

24 February 2024

From the streets, a cathedral, and now a theatre – The Primark Busker takes central stage at a town centre venue.

10 unmissable events for your 2024 calendar

10 unmissable events for your 2024 calendar

02 January 2024

From tasty food and drink festivals to must-see live music, we’ve got 10 of Kent’s top events to look forward to next year.

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Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim

Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim

16 December 2023

Dress up in your favourite festive costume and brave the cold water for a refreshing Christmas Eve dip.

Rudolph race to raise money for charity

Rudolph race to raise money for charity

13 December 2023

Runners are set to dress up in a pair of antlers and a red nose to take part in a festive fun run for charity.

Get tails wagging with dog-friendly Christmas walk

Get tails wagging with dog-friendly Christmas walk

11 December 2023

The seaside stroll will encourage dog owners and their pups to dress up in Christmas jumpers for a brisk winter walk.

Christmas Jumper Day 2023: Dates, donations and how to take part

Christmas Jumper Day 2023: Dates, donations and how to take part

05 December 2023

Dig out your favourite festive jumper and take part in this year’s annual charity event.

Christmas events to get you in the festive spirit

Christmas events to get you in the festive spirit

01 December 2023

We’ve rounded up a number of festive events taking place during December for children, families and adults to enjoy.

‘This is the place to beat this year’

‘This is the place to beat this year’

18 November 2023

Our reporter looks at one of the county’s most hypnotising Christmas light shows – as people far and wide get into the holiday spirit.

Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin

Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin

16 November 2023

Excitement and anticipation for a town’s festive light switch-on has reached its crescendo as lights officially turned on. .

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Sikh temple set to celebrate Diwali with huge fireworks display

Sikh temple set to celebrate Diwali with huge fireworks display

07 November 2023

The biggest gurdwara in Europe is hosting its annual Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali celebrations again with a huge fireworks display.

Pay your respects with Kent’s Remembrance Day events

Pay your respects with Kent’s Remembrance Day events

05 November 2023

Pay tribute to those who have given their lives in battle over the years at Remembrance Day services across Kent.

Diwali 2023: Everything you need to know

Diwali 2023: Everything you need to know

03 November 2023

It will soon be Diwali – find out more about the Hindu festival, why it's celebrated and some of the special events taking place.

‘I felt so much love in the room’

‘I felt so much love in the room’

03 November 2023

Legendary soul singer Jaki Graham was among those in attendance at a local awards show celebrating black youth.

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‘Saluting Our Sisters’ for Black History Month 2023

‘Saluting Our Sisters’ for Black History Month 2023

31 October 2023

Community members gathered to celebrate black history with free workshops, evening entertainment and an awards ceremony.

Digital festival to take over Medway towns

Digital festival to take over Medway towns

26 October 2023

Electric Medway Festival will boast a programme of stunning light projections, art exhibitions and VR experiences.

Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

19 October 2023

What is the Hindu festival, how is it celebrated and what events will there be across Kent?

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kmfm presenters to host bonfire bash

kmfm presenters to host bonfire bash

18 October 2023

Two kmfm radio hosts will be at the helm of one of Kent’s biggest fireworks displays with live music and a funfair.

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