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Feel the festive spirit this weekend

Feel the festive spirit this weekend

Make merry with markets, miniature railways and magical spectacles with the latest festive events across the county this weekend.

Review: Peter Pan at the Marlowe Theatre

Review: Peter Pan at the Marlowe Theatre

The pressure is on for Marlowe Theatre panto producers and cast to top last year's show: have they done it with Peter Pan?

Spirits of Christmas past - and guaranteed snow!

Spirits of Christmas past - and guaranteed snow!

This weekend's annual Dickensian Christmas Festival will turn Rochester into a white Christmas scene with Dickens' characters and parades.

Festive knits you’ll actually want to wear this Christmas Jumper Day

Festive knits you’ll actually want to wear this Christmas Jumper Day

Forget novelty Christmas jumpers, here's 11 of the most stylish seasonal sweaters around.

Hundreds enjoy Christmas lights switch-on event

Hundreds enjoy Christmas lights switch-on event

There was plenty of festive fun to be had at this Christmas lights switch-on event.

Cafe’s feast is for those on their own on Christmas Day

Cafe’s feast is for those on their own on Christmas Day

A new cafe owner has teamed up with chef Tyrone Harewood to put on a three course spread

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The bright lights beckon: Christmas shopping to treasure

The bright lights beckon: Christmas shopping to treasure

Make a day of your Christmas shopping and kick start your festive memories with a trip to London’s Oxford Street, just a train ride away.

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Pick your perfect Christmas tree: an expert's guide

Pick your perfect Christmas tree: an expert's guide

Are you buying real this Christmas? Here's an expert's guide to picking the perfect one - and getting a sapling to plant in its place.

Where to find Santa in his grotto this Christmas

Where to find Santa in his grotto this Christmas

Looking for a magical treat to take the family to this festive season? Here's our pick of Santa's grottos to visit across the county.

Christmas markets across Kent set their stall out

Christmas markets across Kent set their stall out

The taste of Christmas comes to the county this weekend with the first of the season's festive markets.

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Feel some festive spirit

Feel some festive spirit

Festive spirit is in the air with fetes and fairs across the county this weekend from Home Front experiences to fairs to pick up gifts and goodies.

Wonderland will raise money for good cause

Wonderland will raise money for good cause

A winter wonderland is being prepared for families to enjoy while raising money for a good cause.

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Design contest is a tough decision

Design contest is a tough decision

Penguins in woolly hats and snowflakes on The Palace of Westminster are among the designs submitted by children for MP Charlie Elphicke's festive card

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Christmas presents for your dog

Christmas presents for your dog

You may not have started your festive shopping yet but we have a few things you could buy to spoil your pooch.

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The story of panto: Oh Yes It Is!

The story of panto: Oh Yes It Is!

As pantomime season arrives, a new free exhibition celebrates panto through the ages right up to the present day.

Light up your Christmas at Hollywood Bowl

Light up your Christmas at Hollywood Bowl

Sponsored Editorial: Fun, fab festive party packages available from just £21.99 per person

Christmas sparkle comes to streets

Christmas sparkle comes to streets

A town is gearing up to switch on its lights with a little help from celebrity guests this evening.

Let there be festive light: Christmas lights across Kent

Let there be festive light: Christmas lights across Kent

Grab a slice of the festive action and head to a Christmas lights switch-on near you with our guide to ones happening across the county.

Curtain up on panto season starts with Peter Pan

Curtain up on panto season starts with Peter Pan

Former EastEnder Shaun Williamson talks Barry's legacy, home in Kent and the serious business of panto, as Peter Pan prepares for curtain up.

Christmas lights switch-on events across the district

Christmas lights switch-on events across the district

With the festivities getting into full swing, here's a round-up of the Christmas lights switch-ons to come in the area.

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