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The real and made-up parts of Kent in Richard Osman's books

The real and made-up parts of Kent in Richard Osman's books

24 September 2021

As Richard Osman's second bestselling whodunnit hits the shelves, we take a look at where in Kent he has set them - and which places are fictional.

Royal Mint unveils new 50p Winnie the Pooh coin worth £1,000

Royal Mint unveils new 50p Winnie the Pooh coin worth £1,000

02 September 2021

A new 50p collectable coin featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends has been unveiled by The Royal Mint, including one with a very hefty price tag.

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Book reveals secret history of a town and village

Book reveals secret history of a town and village

20 August 2021

A historian's new book reveals some of Deal's best kept secrets with a vast selection of pictures old and new.

'It was the fattest thing I have ever decorated'

'It was the fattest thing I have ever decorated'

18 August 2021

As the Elmer art trail in a Kent town has its last weekend, artist Ralph Steadman talks about creating his design for it and why he lent his support.

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Tall tales and tannoy tub thumping

Tall tales and tannoy tub thumping

06 August 2021

Gills FC announcer, folk musician and stand-up comic Doug Hudson has written a memoir filled with back room soccer exploits and music memories.

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New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

14 July 2021

A new Storytime app has been launched by BBC children's channel Cbeebies, with more diverse stories to 'better reflect' all children in the UK.

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UFO's, aliens and one man's battle for the truth

UFO's, aliens and one man's battle for the truth

24 June 2021

It's World UFO Day and one author sets his experience of going on a hunt for the truth in Kent against other unexplained incidents.

Winning bookshop team pick their own winners

Winning bookshop team pick their own winners

14 June 2021

The team behind the UK's Independent Bookshop of the Year pick their favourite Kent books for us and share their top reasons to read.

In the solitary footsteps of playwright Samuel Beckett

In the solitary footsteps of playwright Samuel Beckett

08 June 2021

As a literary festival returns, one event takes visitors on a journey in playwright and author Samuel Beckett's footsteps. Here's what we thought:

Book festival gets ready to turn over a new leaf

Book festival gets ready to turn over a new leaf

01 June 2021

A book festival returns this week after a year's absence, with its centrepiece inspired by novelist Samuel Beckett, plus outdoor live performances.

Bluewater unveils new Hungry Caterpillar attraction

Bluewater unveils new Hungry Caterpillar attraction

27 May 2021

Bluewater's Hungry Caterpillar-themed trail has a new attraction for half term, as it is announced the author of the story Eric Carle has died.

'They can have a seismic impact on people'

'They can have a seismic impact on people'

27 May 2021

An author and motivational speaker hopes his new book will help shine a light on acts of kindness - no matter how big or small.

Theme park opens Gangsta Granny: The Ride

Theme park opens Gangsta Granny: The Ride

24 May 2021

Take a look inside the World of David Walliams, including the new Gangsta Granny-themed ride, which have all opened at a theme park.

Famous names back children's book about tortoise

Famous names back children's book about tortoise

11 May 2021

An 80-year-old tortoise who was abandoned 50-years-ago has become the star of a series of picture books.

Secret wedding witnesses sought by festival organisers

Secret wedding witnesses sought by festival organisers

07 May 2021

The few people in on a celebrity's secret wedding in Kent back in the 60s are being sought for a festival which will celebrate the event next month.

Supermarket launches free children's book scheme

Supermarket launches free children's book scheme

06 May 2021

Children will be able to bring home free books from a Kent supermarket thanks to book swap stations being brought into all stores.

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New chapter for library users

New chapter for library users

29 April 2021

A town's £10m civic centre has opened its first service to the public.

Writer imagines near-future seaside town on brink of disaster

Writer imagines near-future seaside town on brink of disaster

22 April 2021

From the delight of an iconic theme park to a sex scene in a shell grotto, a new novel brings one Kent town to life - but also warns of a dark future.

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Ellie shortlisted in creative writing competition

Ellie shortlisted in creative writing competition

17 April 2021

An 11-year-old from Kent has been shortlisted in a creative writing competition held by one of Scotland’s leading hotel groups.

Praise for author's debut novel

Praise for author's debut novel

22 March 2021

Sunday League football has inspired one man to write about the end of civilisation.

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