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Caroline Quentin announces 2024 live tour

Caroline Quentin announces 2024 live tour

The sitcom star will be visiting two Kent theatres as part of her brand new tour, The Plot So Far.

Season 2 of BBC drama The Gold confirmed

Season 2 of BBC drama The Gold confirmed

A hit BBC show where Kent takes centre stage has been renewed for a second season, it has been confirmed.

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‘It’s impossible to resist the silliness of it all’

‘It’s impossible to resist the silliness of it all’

Ridiculous puns, outrageous outfits and giant mummies – the Marlowe Theatre panto is back, and we went along to review it.

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Comedian John Bishop announces huge UK tour

Comedian John Bishop announces huge UK tour

The TV funnyman and stand-up star will begin - and end - his new 57-date tour in Kent. Here’s how to get tickets.

Enjoy a winter break in the Kentish countryside

Enjoy a winter break in the Kentish countryside

We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to spend two nights in a beautiful country B&B surrounded by stunning gardens.

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Becky Hill joins line-up for summer concert series

Becky Hill joins line-up for summer concert series

Popstar Becky Hill is the latest artist to be announced for a series of open-air seaside concerts next summer.

The magical world of Narnia at the castle is a delight

The magical world of Narnia at the castle is a delight

We stepped into the magical world of Narnia this Christmas at a caste and it was just amazing.

Have a holly jolly sing-along at Kent’s Christmas concerts

Have a holly jolly sing-along at Kent’s Christmas concerts

From candlelit carols to big band concerts, we’ve got some of the best music to get you in the festive spirit this December.

Santa Fun Run returns to historic landmark

Santa Fun Run returns to historic landmark

Hundreds of Santas will be running past historic buildings and iconic film and TV sets to raise money for charity this Christmas.

We kicked off Christmas with thousands of festive lights

We kicked off Christmas with thousands of festive lights

Our reporter visited a castle’s spectacular Christmas light trail on opening night to get into the festive spirit.

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Feel-good festive fun on mission to save Christmas at dockyard

Feel-good festive fun on mission to save Christmas at dockyard

Families are spoilt for choice with festive attractions, but Mission Christmas at Chatham Dockyard offers something a bit different says our reviewer.

Huge arts festival set for return – but a year later than planned

Huge arts festival set for return – but a year later than planned

A prestigious outdoor contemporary art festival will return to Kent in 2025 after being delayed for a year.

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Don Broco to play intimate seaside venue

Don Broco to play intimate seaside venue

The Bedfordshire rock band are swapping arena concerts for club venues on their upcoming tour - including one night in Kent.

‘I’d like to be able to say this isn’t the most depressing pub ever’

‘I’d like to be able to say this isn’t the most depressing pub ever’

It’s not a Saturday night to savour as Secret Drinker joins the line-up in ‘God’s waiting room’

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Cinderella cast reveals the magic behind this year’s panto

Cinderella cast reveals the magic behind this year’s panto

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards and her castmates share their excitement ahead of a fairytale panto season.

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Your bumper guide to Kent’s best pantos

Your bumper guide to Kent’s best pantos

Boo and hiss the baddies and dance with a darling dame - that’s right, it’s panto season in Kent. Here’s everything you need to know.

Festive films to be shown on the big screen

Festive films to be shown on the big screen

13 films including family favourites and Christmas rom-coms are set to return to cinemas in the coming weeks.

Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Give your favourite food and drink hotspots a shoutout by nominating them for the new Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

Christmas light trail returns to castle

Christmas light trail returns to castle

A popular festive event is back for its second year, featuring incredible illuminations and colourful projections. Here’s how to book tickets.

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DJ Pete Tong to perform Ibiza Classics in Kent

DJ Pete Tong to perform Ibiza Classics in Kent

The Dartford-born DJ will play some of the island’s biggest summer anthems alongside an incredible live orchestra.

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Spread Christmas cheer with Kent’s festive family days out

Spread Christmas cheer with Kent’s festive family days out

From gingerbread decorating to film screenings and ice skating, there’s lots to keep everyone happy this Christmas. Here’s our top picks.

Dermot O’Leary to meet fans at Kent bookshop

Dermot O’Leary to meet fans at Kent bookshop

The showbiz host will be signing copies of his new children’s book, Wings of Glory, at a Kent shopping centre.

Scouting for Girls to headline popular food festival

Scouting for Girls to headline popular food festival

Pop-rock group Scouting for Girls, known for She’s So Lovely and Heartbeat, have been announced as headliners at a popular food and drink festival.

‘This is the place to beat this year’

‘This is the place to beat this year’

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

Step back in time with the National Trust’s Christmas activities

Step back in time with the National Trust’s Christmas activities

Some of Kent’s most beautiful historic properties are putting on festivities from Tudor times and the Swinging Sixties this Christmas.

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Sheryl Crow to headline huge rock festival

Sheryl Crow to headline huge rock festival

The Grammy Award-winning singer is the first name announced for the summer festival’s 2024 line-up.

‘This pub’s a powerful mix of tradition and great hospitality’

‘This pub’s a powerful mix of tradition and great hospitality’

Secret Drinker hobnobs it at an ‘upmarket’ pub that’s ticking all the right boxes

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‘I was swept away on a wave of nostalgia’

‘I was swept away on a wave of nostalgia’

Our reporter is in the hotseat as he reviews game show play Quiz: The Coughing Major Millionaire Scandal.

‘The louder they can boo me, the better!’

‘The louder they can boo me, the better!’

Former Strictly champ Kevin Clifton talks panto villains, musical theatre and spending Christmas in Kent.

Join the secret mission to help Mrs Claus save Christmas

Join the secret mission to help Mrs Claus save Christmas

Santa’s secrets are set to be revealed in a secret festive mission at one of Kent’s biggest attractions.

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How and when to see one of Kent’s biggest castles transformed for Christmas

How and when to see one of Kent’s biggest castles transformed for Christmas

The castle will put on twinkling lights, a festive forest trail and visits from Father Christmas. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Forest’s festive light trail returns for Christmas

Forest’s festive light trail returns for Christmas

The spectacular illuminations and projections will return this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

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