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From Beppe to baddie: EastEnder Michael Greco in panto

From Beppe to baddie: EastEnder Michael Greco in panto

Is the best role in panto being the baddie? Former EastEnder Michael Greco is ready to revel in the boos coming his way in Kent.

Volunteer shortage puts winter shelter in jepardy

Volunteer shortage puts winter shelter in jepardy

The County Town’s only winter shelter for homeless people has been put in jeopardy by a shortage of volunteers.

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Discover Christmas in France with P&O Ferries

Discover Christmas in France with P&O Ferries

Sponsored editorial: Want to add a little je ne sais quoi to your Christmas table and gifts? Hop across the Channel to browse a French festive market.

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Get in the seasonal swing this weekend

Get in the seasonal swing this weekend

From fire breathing dragons to jazz jives, you’d better get your skates on to take part in festive fun across the county this weekend.

Pucker up at Penshurst Place this winter

Pucker up at Penshurst Place this winter

The season of goodwill gets an amorous boost with mistletoe but harvesting it at one of Kent’s most historic homes is a project in itself.

What's the best Christmas joke?

What's the best Christmas joke?

It's that time of year when crackers are pulled to reveal a festive-themed joke, to get the celebration started here's nine of the best.

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Couple release catchy Christmas song

Couple release catchy Christmas song

A married couple have taken their love for mince pies to the next level, releasing their very own Christmas song - Mr Mince Pie.

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Retailers going Christmas crackers

Retailers going Christmas crackers

Retailers have transformed one Kent town in the run up to the big day.

Festive flavours with Christmas markets across Kent

Festive flavours with Christmas markets across Kent

Get a taste of the season by heading to a Christmas market this weekend with our guide to ones across the county.

Pictures: Thanet's feeling festive

Pictures: Thanet's feeling festive

With the big day getting closer, three towns have hit the switch on their Christmas lights.

Cinema's seasonal gift to emergency service workers

Cinema's seasonal gift to emergency service workers

One cinema is giving something back this Christmas by offering emergency service workers a free ticket over the festive period.

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Our guide to Christmas lights switch-on

Our guide to Christmas lights switch-on

It's not long before the festive lights begin to twinkle in Sheerness - here's all you need to know about this year's switch-on.

Kelly mum and dad to switch on Christmas lights

Kelly mum and dad to switch on Christmas lights

Dover's 2017 festive illuminations will be put on by the parents of Kelly Turner in a surprise change of plan.

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Support the Messenger Christmas Appeal

Support the Messenger Christmas Appeal

A husband and wife duo at the core of this year's Christmas appeal for the homeless.

Countdown to Christmas begins

Countdown to Christmas begins

The first of the month means the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. But what's on your wish list this year?

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Have you got your Christmas jumper yet?

Have you got your Christmas jumper yet?

It's that time of year again when you have the perfect excuse to wear a festive knit. Here's our pick of the best.

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TV legend Bob to play a "nice" panto baddie

TV legend Bob to play a "nice" panto baddie

After making a generation of kids laugh, TV veteran Bob Carolgees, and his sidekick Spit the Dog,hopes his panto baddie will be quite nice.

Hospital's Christmas project

Hospital's Christmas project

Staff and volunteers at a Kent hospital are determined to make sure everyone has a gift to unwrap on this Christmas.

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Towns and villages turn on the festive cheer as Christmas approaches

Towns and villages turn on the festive cheer as Christmas approaches

As December has crept up on us and we gear ourselves for Christmas, here is how our towns are bringing the festive cheer.

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Festive films to wrap yourself in this winter

Festive films to wrap yourself in this winter

Heart warming classics including The Muppet Christmas Carol and a sing-a-long Frozen are among festive favourites being screened this winter.

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