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Lions and tigers, oh my: Wildlife park celebrates Carnivore Week

Lions and tigers, oh my: Wildlife park celebrates Carnivore Week

We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to meet the big cats at one of Kent’s best-loved animal parks this summer.

‘I said I would never go back - but I did’

‘I said I would never go back - but I did’

Plenty to chew on! Secret Drinker returns to a pub that left a gristly taste in the mouth first time round.

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Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

The winner of ITV’s popular talent show will make her panto debut in Kent this December after securing a place in a “dream” production.

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Make a meal of payday at some of Kent’s best restaurants

Make a meal of payday at some of Kent’s best restaurants

Splash the cash this payday with a meal at one of KentOnline’s top-rated restaurants of the year - so far.

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Kent club launches ‘over 30s’ daytime event

Kent club launches ‘over 30s’ daytime event

A cocktail bar is putting on a unique afternoon event with retro tunes and live entertainers exclusively for people aged 30 or over.

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Amber Davies and Ore Oduba to star in Pretty Woman tour

Amber Davies and Ore Oduba to star in Pretty Woman tour

Missing out on this rom-com musical would be a big mistake. Huge.

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Get tickets to the biggest shows at The O2

Get tickets to the biggest shows at The O2

From Justin Timberlake and Charli XCX to rock icons Deep Purple, see the biggest names in music just up the road from Kent.

Teenage kicks: summer holiday ideas for teens

Teenage kicks: summer holiday ideas for teens

Make sure your teenagers are part of the fun this summer with great days out, from music festivals to inflatable assault courses.

‘Punk, politics and provocative chants as Idles bring riotous show to Kent’

‘Punk, politics and provocative chants as Idles bring riotous show to Kent’

At times more political rally than punk gig, Idles put on a powerful and provocative show at Margate’s Dreamland that wasn’t for the faint-hearted…

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River festival to make a splash

River festival to make a splash

An annual waterfront festival is set to return with raft races, illuminated floats, live music and a craft market.

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‘Margate, you are trash’

‘Margate, you are trash’

Suede and Manic Street Preachers were the latest bands to play at Dreamland for the venue’s summer of live music.

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Popstar Jess Glynne to perform seaside show

Popstar Jess Glynne to perform seaside show

After cancelling a Kent gig in 2019, the singer is returning to the county for a headline concert full of chart-topping pop tunes.

Wildlife park celebrates summer with themed animal weeks

Wildlife park celebrates summer with themed animal weeks

We’re giving away family tickets and an animal feeding session to one of Kent’s biggest wildlife parks this summer.

‘The only thing not from the 90s was the £1.50 for a packet of Golden Wonder’

‘The only thing not from the 90s was the £1.50 for a packet of Golden Wonder’

Card schools, conversation and silly signs - Secret Drinker visits a pub where traditional values still ring true.

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It’s a family affair at Love Supreme

It’s a family affair at Love Supreme

Chaka Khan headlines this year’s Love Supreme – but Natalie Williams will get the party going from the opening minutes.

Kent’s pick-your-own summer flowers

Kent’s pick-your-own summer flowers

Enjoy a stroll through beautiful fields, pick your own flowers to take home and admire the views with prosecco and pizza this summer.

‘Faye Tozer’s performance stole the show’

‘Faye Tozer’s performance stole the show’

We came face-to-face with one of Disney’s wickedest villains at the live stage adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.

Nature’s calling with Kent’s outdoor GeoAdventures

Nature’s calling with Kent’s outdoor GeoAdventures

GeoAdventures are a series of outdoor activities taking place in Kent this summer, including bat walks and river dipping.

Britpop stars and punk bands rock ‘n’ roll into Kent

Britpop stars and punk bands rock ‘n’ roll into Kent

Some huge names from British rock music are coming to the Kent coast this weekend as part of an outdoor concert series.

Kent’s best ice cream by the coast

Kent’s best ice cream by the coast

A day at the seaside isn’t complete without an ice cream. Here are some of Kent’s top-rated spots to get a soft serve this summer.

‘We were cold, wet and muddy, but we loved it’

‘We were cold, wet and muddy, but we loved it’

We review the Leeds Castle Classical Concert, where plucky picnickers partied in the rain to world-class music.

One of music’s legends transforms Kent venue into disco haven

One of music’s legends transforms Kent venue into disco haven

Our reviewer watches Nile Rodgers and Chic roll back the years in an electrifying display in front of a sell-out crowd at Margate’s Dreamland.

Sister Act musical to bless Kent audiences

Sister Act musical to bless Kent audiences

The heavenly musical will star former Coronation Street actor Wendi Peters on its current UK tour.

Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

His set was short, but The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft proved a hit at Dreamland on Friday night - we went along to review it.

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Rock, riffs and real ale: Maid of Stone Festival returns to Kent

Rock, riffs and real ale: Maid of Stone Festival returns to Kent

The three-day rock and heavy metal festival is back for its second year of music and mosh pits.

Family days out for your summer calendar

Family days out for your summer calendar

From food and music festivals to mystery trails and jousting tournaments, we’ve got all the need-to-know dates for the summer holidays.

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Danny Dyer lookalikes and the best barmaid in town at this footie fan’s paradise

Danny Dyer lookalikes and the best barmaid in town at this footie fan’s paradise

Need a pub to watch a big game in? Secret Drinker might just have the answer.

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World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

A 25-metre inflatable obstacle course is returning to a popular park for three days this summer, with a new zone for kids.

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EastEnders star joins the cast of Kent’s biggest panto

EastEnders star joins the cast of Kent’s biggest panto

Maisie Smith, best known for playing Tiffany Butcher and reaching the finals of Strictly Come Dancing, is making her panto debut this year.

Take the family on a retro camping trip

Take the family on a retro camping trip

We’re giving away family camping tickets to a military festival that celebrates all things vintage.

Toploader to perform at free festival

Toploader to perform at free festival

The noughties group will headline a two-day family festival that also boasts vintage vehicles, outdoor theatre and tribute acts.

London days out with a difference

London days out with a difference

Planning to spend some time in London this summer? We’ve got some unique exhibits, parades and festivals to keep the whole family happy.

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‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

Huge hits and massive noise - the Kaiser Chiefs certainly let you know they were in town and our reviewer was there to relive his teenage years.

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