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'The Christmas experience that would leave Scrooge with a festive glow'

'The Christmas experience that would leave Scrooge with a festive glow'

As Bedgebury Pinetum's mile-long lights trail launches for its fifth year, we went to see if the illuminations still have the wow factor...

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Christmas bar opens in horsebox

Christmas bar opens in horsebox

A Christmas pop up bar has opened in a horsebox serving mulled wine and apple pie flavoured cider.

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Two switch on events to light up town

Two switch on events to light up town

The festive spirit is being embraced with two Christmas light switch on events in one day and a host of free activities.

Royal Mail's last Christmas posting dates as service faces more strikes

Royal Mail's last Christmas posting dates as service faces more strikes

Royal Mail is asking customers to send Christmas post in good time as the service faces more strike action during its busiest period.

Crowds gather for massive Christmas lights switch on

Crowds gather for massive Christmas lights switch on

The countdown to Christmas has now officially started with a big lights switch on in the heart of a town.

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The Kent town with no Christmas lights after fundraising flop

The Kent town with no Christmas lights after fundraising flop

There will be no festive lights display in one Kent town after a fundraiser failed to generate even 1% of its original goal.

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Singers feature on M&S Christmas ad

Singers feature on M&S Christmas ad

A choir featuring singers from Kent have taken part in filming for the company's Christmas advert.

‘Every actor wants to play a villain - especially when you can terrify children!’

‘Every actor wants to play a villain - especially when you can terrify children!’

Carrie Hope Fletcher tells us about her panto debut as Sleeping Beauty villain Carabosse, and why she can’t wait to visit Canterbury this Christmas.

Our guide to Kent's best pantos this Christmas

Our guide to Kent's best pantos this Christmas

Find your nearest wicked step-sisters and dashing princes with our guide on how to get tickets to Kent’s top festive shows.

Forest gears up for festive light trail opening date

Forest gears up for festive light trail opening date

A sellout Christmas event returns this November with more than a million twinkling lights and decorations.

Towns' Christmas lights switch-ons 2022

Towns' Christmas lights switch-ons 2022

Don't miss the big switch-ons – here's our guide for when and where the Christmas lights are being turned on.

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Christmas ice rink returns to town for 12th year

Christmas ice rink returns to town for 12th year

Skate features two ice skating rinks, Bavarian curling and a festive market, open seven days a week.

Jingle bills: Cost of lighting crisis divides residents

Jingle bills: Cost of lighting crisis divides residents

Some residents have branded Christmas lights along a high street "outrageous" as energy bills soar - but others say they are "vital" for business.

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How to send a letter to Santa ... and get a free reply

How to send a letter to Santa ... and get a free reply

Royal Mail is asking children to write to Father Christmas by early next month if they would like a reply and here's where to send their letters.

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Shopping centre to launch first Christmas activities of the year

Shopping centre to launch first Christmas activities of the year

The outdoor fair features Christmas lights, childrens’ rides and stalls selling mulled wine and mince pies.

3, 2, 1… Christmas lights switch ons across Kent this year

3, 2, 1… Christmas lights switch ons across Kent this year

Kick off the countdown to Christmas and find out where to see the festive lights being switched on near you.

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Kent artist draws final Christmas stamps featuring late Queen

Kent artist draws final Christmas stamps featuring late Queen

Royal Mail has unveiled the last Christmas stamps to feature the Queen's silhouette, which this year have been designed by a Kent artist.

Get into the festive spirit with Kent’s Christmas markets

Get into the festive spirit with Kent’s Christmas markets

Have your Christmas list at the ready and leave room for a mince pie or two as we round up Kent’s best festive fairs and outdoor markets.

Help make the world better with a Christmas sweater

Help make the world better with a Christmas sweater

Find out how to sign up for this year’s Christmas Jumper Day and raise money for a good cause.

Popular Christmas market to 'double in size' this year

Popular Christmas market to 'double in size' this year

Shoppers will be able to peruse 35 stalls at a Christmas market selling everything from gifts for your pooch to ceramics, handmade jewellery and art.

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