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Light festival to bring colour to winter nights

Light festival to bring colour to winter nights

A two-day light display will return with free circus shows and illuminated installations this January.

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KentOnline readers vote for the county’s top restaurants

KentOnline readers vote for the county’s top restaurants

The nominations are in! These are the top 11 restaurants in this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, as voted for by you.

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Artist behind piece that attracted over 100,000 visitors returns to Kent

Artist behind piece that attracted over 100,000 visitors returns to Kent

The man behind a popular exhibition is back with a new eye-catching installation inspired by Mars.

The votes are in: Kent and Medway’s top 11 pubs

The votes are in: Kent and Medway’s top 11 pubs

We’ve received hundreds of nominations for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, and these 11 pubs came out on top.

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10 family days out for under £10

10 family days out for under £10

From wildlife parks to indoor mini golf, we’ve got some penny-pinching days out for under a tenner this January.

Ghost the Musical tells supernatural love story on UK tour

Ghost the Musical tells supernatural love story on UK tour

Oh, my love! The 1990 romance has been recreated for the stage, featuring music by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.

Jen Brister to headline comedy night

Jen Brister to headline comedy night

The stand-up star will perform at one of Kent’s biggest live comedy nights alongside Josh Pugh and Paddy Young.

The Saturday Social: The ultimate pub quiz to tackle on your own or with mates

The Saturday Social: The ultimate pub quiz to tackle on your own or with mates

Are you a champion quizzer? 13 brain teasers to answer from news to sport.

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Iffy pints, parrots and a mutiny at the pool table

Iffy pints, parrots and a mutiny at the pool table

Secret Drinker finds an unruly crew in a Sheppey pub designed to look like a ship below decks

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5 art exhibitions to visit this year

5 art exhibitions to visit this year

From Steve McQueen’s photography collection to a hotly-anticipated triennial, these are the must-see art exhibitions coming to Kent.

Jack Dee to visit Kent on stand-up tour

Jack Dee to visit Kent on stand-up tour

The sarcastic stand-up comedian is bringing his new show, Small World, to five theatres in the county this year.

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Inbetweeners star to share sitcom stories

Inbetweeners star to share sitcom stories

Joe Thomas, who played Simon in the teen comedy, will host an intimate evening of conversation to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary.

X Factor winner stars in musical tour

X Factor winner stars in musical tour

Singer Joe McElderry will appear in the nationwide tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The best books to watch out for in 2025

The best books to watch out for in 2025

Make some room on your bookshelves as experts predict just a few of the titles that are set to hit the bestseller lists next year.

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Milton Jones brings comedy to the county

Milton Jones brings comedy to the county

The deadpan comedian is bringing his latest show, Hamilton, to four venues in Kent this year.

5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025

5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025

Start filling next year’s diary with fantastic festivals, amazing art exhibitions and more.

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First pictures of new lion cubs at Kent zoo

First pictures of new lion cubs at Kent zoo

Four adorable lion cubs who faced a death sentence have been saved at the 11th hour by a Kent wildlife park.

Last chance to nominate your foodie favourites in Kent awards

Last chance to nominate your foodie favourites in Kent awards

You haven’t got long left to send us your nominations for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025. Here’s how to do it.

What to look forward to in Kent in 2025

What to look forward to in Kent in 2025

Music festivals, art exhibitions, charity races and national holidays – it’s all here in our 2025 Kent events calendar.

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Ready for the next 12 months? Take our 2025 Quiz and find out

Ready for the next 12 months? Take our 2025 Quiz and find out

Brush up on what’s in store with 31 questions all about the New Year

QUIZ OF THE YEAR: How well do you remember 2024?

QUIZ OF THE YEAR: How well do you remember 2024?

Test your memory with 30 questions, from news to pop culture, on the past 12 months.

5 festivals to book for this summer

5 festivals to book for this summer

Already dreaming of festival season? Start planning your summer of music with these five fantastic fests.

Food trends to look out for in 2025

Food trends to look out for in 2025

From dumplings to sour cherries, these are the food trends that should be on your radar for the year ahead.

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On the run: Kent’s charity races to sign up for next year

On the run: Kent’s charity races to sign up for next year

Make a start on your January health kick by signing up for one of Kent’s charity runs in 2025.

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