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Nick Mohammed’s Mr Swallow is back on tour

Nick Mohammed’s Mr Swallow is back on tour

The TV star’s magician alter-ego is bringing his new tricks to fans all over the country.

Exciting family-friendly race event open for sign-ups

Exciting family-friendly race event open for sign-ups

An annual athletic event is now open for registrations and promises fun for all ages.

‘Have these badgers been chatting with Bonnie Blue?’

‘Have these badgers been chatting with Bonnie Blue?’

Last One Laughing UK’s Rob Beckett latest show at a jam-packed Kent theatre brought a bundle of laughs - here’s what our reviewer thought.

Whip crack away! Calamity Jane is coming to town

Whip crack away! Calamity Jane is coming to town

Carrie Hope Fletcher is the sharp-shootin’ Calamity Jane as the comedy musical goes on tour for the first time in 10 years.

Enjoy a family day out at Kent’s biggest summer event

Enjoy a family day out at Kent’s biggest summer event

We’re giving away five sets of family tickets to this year’s unmissable Kent County Show. Here’s how to enter.

Marvellous May: Ideas for the late bank holiday weekend

Marvellous May: Ideas for the late bank holiday weekend

From beer festivals to flower shows, make the most of the bonus day off with fantastic days out.

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Festival double bill to bring bumper weekend of live music to Kent

Festival double bill to bring bumper weekend of live music to Kent

A park is set to host not one, but two, huge music festivals over the late May bank holiday weekend.

‘Grungy rock bar’s cocktails left me pining for a pint’

‘Grungy rock bar’s cocktails left me pining for a pint’

Our reviewer nearly abandoned her assignment midway through when she paid a visit to a riotous rock bar serving up skull-shaped cocktails.

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Steam train carriage converted into gaming room for school holidays

Steam train carriage converted into gaming room for school holidays

A Kent attraction has transformed one of its steam trains into the ‘ultimate gaming experience’ with modern consoles and racing simulators.

Our guide to the May half term

Our guide to the May half term

Stuck for school holiday ideas? Hop aboard a gaming train, make your own pizzas, follow a creepy crawly trail and more.

5 Kent pubs with great countryside views

5 Kent pubs with great countryside views

Celebrate blue skies and sunny days with a pint at one of these stunning countryside pubs.

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‘I’ve no idea if it’s a pub, cafe or bar - but I’ll 100% be rushing back’

‘I’ve no idea if it’s a pub, cafe or bar - but I’ll 100% be rushing back’

Secret Drinker heads to a seaside spot that’s thinking outside the box

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Strictly’s Aljaž and Janette hit the dancefloor in dazzling new show

Strictly’s Aljaž and Janette hit the dancefloor in dazzling new show

The couple are bringing love, laughter and lots of show-stopping dance moves to theatres across the country.

New craft beer festival to debut at food market

New craft beer festival to debut at food market

A festival boasting craft beer, street food and live music is set to launch in Kent this summer.

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Jazz Age musical Chicago is still the cat’s pyjamas

Jazz Age musical Chicago is still the cat’s pyjamas

It’s been 50 years since its Broadway debut, but Bob Fosse’s snappy, sassy musical hasn’t lost any of its razzle-dazzle.

‘I must have sung China In Your Hand thousands of times’

‘I must have sung China In Your Hand thousands of times’

T’Pau topped the album and singles chart in 1987 - we catch up with singer Carol Decker as she prepares for the 80s festival Rewind in Kent.

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This year’s biggest summer blockbusters

This year’s biggest summer blockbusters

Fancy a trip to the cinema this summer? Here’s your guide to the must-see comedy, horror, action and family films coming to the big screen.

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Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

Pedal to the metal: Classic car show returns to market town

A huge transport festival is bringing hundreds of vintage vehicles to a town centre for two days.

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‘We visited one of Kent’s unsolved mysteries’

‘We visited one of Kent’s unsolved mysteries’

We shunned a hugely popular theme park and the seaside arcades to explore a hidden gem.

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Where to watch Eurovision on the big screen

Where to watch Eurovision on the big screen

It’s time to wave your flag and pick your favourites as Eurovision returns to our screens. Here’s where you can watch the Euro pop party.

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70 Dunkirk Little Ships to arrive at harbour for Operation Dynamo anniversary

70 Dunkirk Little Ships to arrive at harbour for Operation Dynamo anniversary

The largest fleet of Little Ships since WWII will be setting sail from Kent to Dunkirk as part of the 85th anniversary festival.

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‘This village inn is so upmarket it only lets Jaguars use the car park’

‘This village inn is so upmarket it only lets Jaguars use the car park’

Secret Drinker tries the quintessential English pub complete with village green and picket fence.

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‘The perfect comedy adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic’

‘The perfect comedy adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic’

There’s a reason millions around the world love Jane Austen novels but this version to hit the stage is a perfect raucously entertaining adaptation.

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‘Cool’ food festival brings DJs and tarot readings to Kent

‘Cool’ food festival brings DJs and tarot readings to Kent

A quirky festival boasting street food, pop-up bars, tribute acts, Reiki treatments and yoga sessions is back for its 10th year.

A festive first: Wildlife park announces new Christmas light trail

A festive first: Wildlife park announces new Christmas light trail

One of Kent’s biggest animal parks is bringing twinkling lights and colourful art installations to its 600-acre reserve this winter.

David Baddiel to share family secrets at book signing

David Baddiel to share family secrets at book signing

The comedian and author is giving audiences a glimpse into his unusual childhood, based on his latest memoir, My Family.

Craft show to take over castle grounds

Craft show to take over castle grounds

A spring craft fair with more than 120 exhibitors is returning for four days of unique artwork and live music.

Razzle dazzle ‘em! Chicago is coming to town

Razzle dazzle ‘em! Chicago is coming to town

The sultry 1920s musical, starring Kevin Clifton and Brenda Edwards, is coming to Kent for six nights.

Got green fingers? Here’s 8 spring gardens worth a visit

Got green fingers? Here’s 8 spring gardens worth a visit

There are plenty of stunning gardens open to the public this month, including Jane Austen’s second home and cosy cottage gardens.

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