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A sack load of festive treats this weekend

A sack load of festive treats this weekend

From markets with seasonal goodies to the arrival of Santa, there's some fabulously festive events on this weekend across Kent.

Lanterns to lead the way

Lanterns to lead the way

A lantern parade will be the centrepiece of one seaside town's Christmas lights celebrations this weekend.

Marine's panto writer releases book on time in the Falklands

Marine's panto writer releases book on time in the Falklands

The writer of a popular annual pantomime has written a book about his exciting, dangerous and sometimes sad Falklands war experience.

Christmas market and festival comes to town

Christmas market and festival comes to town

A popular festive weekend event returns with street entertainment, carols and seasonal goodies on sale.

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Christmas in Kent with the National Trust

Christmas in Kent with the National Trust

Festive markets, nostalgic decorations and a children's winter time trail are on offer at National Trust properties across the county this Christmas.

Town’s BEM recipients switch on Christmas lights

Town’s BEM recipients switch on Christmas lights

Charity ambassadors who received royal recognition for their services to others switched on a town's Christmas lights.

New 'Angel Express' night bus to get women home safely

New 'Angel Express' night bus to get women home safely

A new free evening bus service running between two towns will help women get home safely over the festive season.

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Largest turn out yet for teen's charity Xmas lights display

Largest turn out yet for teen's charity Xmas lights display

A 15-year-old, who is autistic, dazzled a crowd with his garden Christmas lights display, which raises funds for the homeless.

Christmas all wrapped up in town centre

Christmas all wrapped up in town centre

Free festive golden bows now adorn the front doors of businesses in a town centre, as traders prepare for the Christmas season.

Chance to meet Father Christmas at charity's fayre

Chance to meet Father Christmas at charity's fayre

The chance to meet Father Christmas - without booking - and browse stalls will be at Martha Trust Christmas Fayre.

Station decked with 3,000 recycled tickets

Station decked with 3,000 recycled tickets

A 4ft tall cutout of Wallace and Gromit is among Christmas decorations made from thousands of recycled tickets at a train station.

Santa's Grotto and stalls shut at shopping centre

Santa's Grotto and stalls shut at shopping centre

Emergency repairs at a popular shopping centre have forced stalls and a Santa's Grotto to be closed for several days in the lead up to Christmas.

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28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across Kent are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

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It's curtain up for panto casts

It's curtain up for panto casts

Panto season starts here this week as two of Kent's theatres open their shows to audiences this week, promising glitz, glamour and plenty of laughs.

Shopping centre wants visitors to Believe in Christmas

Shopping centre wants visitors to Believe in Christmas

A Kent shopping centre will have all of its festive attractions open this weekend, from a grotto and funfair to ice rink.

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In the market for festive fare

In the market for festive fare

A series of popular Christmas markets which were cancelled due to the pandemic last year, return this weekend.

Music therapy inspires children's hospice’s charity cover

Music therapy inspires children's hospice’s charity cover

A children's hospice choir has released its own version of an Andrea Bocelli song as part of its Christmas fundraising appeal.

Twelve Days of Christmas at the castle

Twelve Days of Christmas at the castle

Themed festivities for the Christmas season kick off at one of the county's castles this weekend.

Clubbers asked to wear Christmas jumpers

Clubbers asked to wear Christmas jumpers

A nightclub is hosting a charity night - with guests encouraged to wear a festive knit and meet The Grinch.

Traffic-plagued Winter Wonderland weekend scrapped

Traffic-plagued Winter Wonderland weekend scrapped

Two days of festive fun have been cancelled, with organisers citing a rise in Covid-19 cases across Europe as a contributing factor.

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